Press, Exhibitions, and Speaking Appearances
From gallery walls to film industry panels, these appearances document how I bring my experiments with AI, Indofuturism, and world-building into the real world.
Standing in front of my work at an exhibition. It's been a surreal and special journey to see these weird experiments I started in my room end up on gallery walls.
Speaking at Film Bazaar 2024. It was a great opportunity to discuss the future of storytelling and how AI will shape the film industry.
On a panel at Film Bazaar titled "Understanding AI: How AI Shapes the Future of Storytelling." I believe in sharing my process and engaging in conversations about these powerful new tools.
A close-up from my talk at Film Bazaar. I'm passionate about exploring how my online world-building approach can influence film and series production.
A group photo with fellow panelists at Film Bazaar. Building a community and collaborating with other creators is a huge part of what I do.
A surreal and special day meeting the legendary director Shekhar Kapur. We spoke about sci-fi, AI, and the future of storytelling. His film "Mr. India" was foundational for me.
A slide from a talk I gave about my "Minimum Viable Universe" framework. This is my approach to online world-building and how I see it interfacing with the entertainment industry.
An article about my work and the rise of Indofuturism in the Deccan Chronicle. I'm grateful for the media coverage that helps bring these ideas to a wider audience.
A feature on the "Future Frontiers" of Indofuturism. Seeing my work recognized as part of a larger cultural movement is incredibly rewarding.
An article about the PhotoVogue Festival exhibiting both AI and photography, featuring one of my pieces. I'm proud to be part of the ongoing debate about the place of AI in the art world.
About Behind the Art: Press & Appearances
Generating images is easy, but building a universe that actually lands is the real challenge. Whether I am discussing my 'Minimum Viable Universe' framework at Film Bazaar or breaking down the aesthetics of Indofuturism in print, my goal is to show that AI is not just a shortcut—it is a production tool for real storytelling.
Building a world requires more than just a slick prompt; it requires a forensic understanding of the visual language we speak in India. My journey, captured here through exhibitions, magazine features like Platform and Deccan Chronicle, and panels at Film Bazaar, reflects my shift from a solo experimenter to an architect of fictional universes.
When I discuss the 'Minimum Viable Universe' framework, I am explaining a process that studios and creators can actually use. I am not just creating memes—I am building pipelines. Whether it is a conversation with Shekhar Kapur about the legacy of Indian sci-fi or collaborating with brands to see how they fit into a 2050 Mumbai, my focus remains consistent: use the tools of tomorrow to tell the stories of today.
If you are looking to bring a specific narrative vision to life, these appearances highlight that I am not just creating static assets. I am providing the visual lore, the aesthetic blueprints, and the world-building strategies that turn a 'what if' into a production-ready pitch. If you have an idea that feels too weird for traditional channels, it is exactly the kind of project I want to build.
Prateek Arora
I am Prateek, and I build strange, glitchy worlds where Indian reality meets sci-fi. I do not just generate images; I craft narrative foundations for films, brands, and games that feel authentic to our own 'Riyal Life'.
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