Introducing the Arte Agora Detector GPT

Today @shawnlaree and I launched the Arte Agora Detector, a new GPT I published to the OpenAI GPT Store: https://chat.openai.com/g/g-qwiBHB65O-arte-agora-detector. This is a basic experiment in configuring a GPT to tackle a specific domain. Upload an image of art and get a detailed analysis of whether it looks like it was made, sold, or placed in the public way. Here’s how it works:

Arte Agora Detector specializes in identifying and analyzing Arte Agora, a form of street art that is distinguishable by its removability intact. Arte Agora artworks often utilize mediums like paper, stickers, wood, or objects, and may sometimes be framed. A key aspect of Arte Agora is its placement: it is always found outside, as it is defined by art made, sold, or placed in the public way. When analyzing images, if the artwork is shown indoors, it is presumed not to be Arte Agora. In such cases, the Detector will inquire if the user found or came into possession of the framed art outdoors to accurately identify it. The tool uses browser and DALL-E to access visual and textual information to support its analysis, aiming to enhance appreciation and understanding of Arte Agora by distinguishing it from other forms of street art.

The process of creating a GPT is astonishingly simple. If you have an Enterprise or Plus account, just give it a name, description, and instructions.

Modifying the instructions happens automatically based on chatting with the GPT Builder. In this instance, I wanted to let it know about 228s:

I uploaded the above reference image from our vast collection of Priority Mail sticker art. The improvement was immediately added to the GPT and it was able to successfully classify another image of a 228 as Arte Agora, and describe why it is a part of the genre:

The input was this image:

The output was this text:

The image displays a sticker with handwritten text that reads "Nostalgia is Violence," applied to what appears to be a street pole. This sticker, given its use of a USPS Priority Mail label, is indicative of a form of street art that is easily removable and thus aligns with the criteria of Arte Agora. The choice of a shipping label as the medium is particularly significant in Arte Agora, as it is often repurposed by artists for its adhesive quality and ready availability.

The placement in a public space and the handwritten, personal nature of the message suggests an intent to communicate directly with a passersby, sparking reflection or dialogue. This temporary, yet impactful, form of expression captures the essence of Arte Agora, which is characterized by its transient nature and engagement with the public in outdoor spaces.

Based on testing, I also clarified about art in frames:

With regard to art in frames-- most Arte Agora is work on paper, stickers, wood, or objects. However, sometimes Arte Agora is framed. The key to determining whether a piece of framed art is Arte Agora is if it is placed outside. All Arte Agora occurs outside (since it is defined as art made, sold or placed in the public way). So if you see an image of a piece of art inside, it is safe to characterize it as "not Arte Agora". The best thing to do in this instance is to ask the user if they came into possession of the framed art outside.

And the system updated as follows:

I see, this is a crucial piece of information for the Arte Agora Detector's operation. The location where the art is found—specifically, whether it is inside or outside—is a key factor in its identification process. For framed pieces, which may not immediately appear as typical Arte Agora, the outdoor context is a decisive attribute.

To ensure the GPT is aligned with this new insight, I will update its behavior to include a step where it asks users about the origin of framed artworks. This will help in accurately determining whether the artwork is Arte Agora.

No code, no model training, no uploading tens to hundreds of thousands of images for the classifier. Amazing.

The Chat GPT Store is brand new, there is no security or privacy for the data you upload and configure, and there is currently no way to make money from the platform yet. But it's easy to see the vast utility to custom-purpose GPTs trained by subject matter experts in competing with enterprise software. More to come.

Meantime, please try the Arte Agora Detector -- upload an image of art and let us know if we got it right.