AI or real photo: It is a V&A object or an 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 1Question 1 out of 9:

Which of these is the real Portland Vase?

A: This wide vase with handles

B: This narrower, taller vase

Question 2Question 2 out of 9:

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

A: This geometric design

B: This floral design

Question 3Question 3 out of 9:

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

A: This raised yellow chair

B: This folding yellow chair

Question 4Question 4 out of 9:

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

A: This narrow-brimmed hat

B: This wide-brimmed hat

Question 5Question 5 out of 9:

Which of these is a real puppet?

A: This long-armed Mr Punch

B: This short-armed Mr Punch

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Have you ever visited the Young V&A museum?

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Question 6Question 6 out of 9:

Which of these is a real teapot from 1879?

A: This worn-looking teapot

B: This shiny teapot

Question 7Question 7 out of 9:

Which is a real shoe from the 1760s?

A: This buckled shoe

B: This shoe with a bow

Question 8Question 8 out of 9:

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

A: This bolder design

B: This subtler design

Question 9Question 9 out of 9:

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

A: This gold ring with a flat band

B: This gold ring with a curved band

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