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V&A object or AI image?

We asked an AI to analyse – and then recreate – 10 objects from the V&A collections. Can you tell which images are the original objects, and which ones are completely computer-generated? It’s not as easy as you might think…

Question 1 out of 9:

Which of these is the real Portland Vase?

Black ceramic vase with decorative figures and leaves
Black ceramic vase with decorative figures and leaves
Question 2 out of 9:

Which of these is a real mid-1800s wallpaper by designer Owen Jones?

Wallpaper with red and black geometric shapes
Wallpaper with red and black floral shapes
Question 3 out of 9:

Which of these is a real 1968 chair by Peter Ghyczy?

Yellow polyurethane egg chair
Yellow polyurethane egg chair with folding back
Question 4 out of 9:

Which of these hats was really worn in the musical, Wicked?

Dark blue fabric witches hat with narrow brim
Dark blue fabric witches hat with wide brim
Question 5 out of 9:

Which of these is a real puppet?

Seated puppet of Mr Punch
Wooden glove puppet of Mr Punch
Question 6 out of 9:

Which of these is a real teapot from 1879?

Tarnished silver teapot with three pronged handle
Silver teapot with three pronged handle
Question 7 out of 9:

Which is a real shoe from the 1760s?

Women's shoes decorated with a painted floral design
Women's shoes decorated with a painted floral design
Question 8 out of 9:

Which of these is a real pattern designed by William Morris?

Wallpaper with repeating leaf pattern
Wallpaper with repeating leaf pattern
Question 9 out of 9:

Finally, which of these is a real gold ring, made around 800 AD?

Gold ring decorated with filigree
Gold ring decorated with filigree

Are you ready to get your results?

Customised blue and white adidas trainers, with comical stick on eyes, nose and teeth dancing back and forth. 

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