Ansel Adams' trust says AI-colorized version of his work was exhibited without permission
The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust has condemned the unauthorized exhibition of an AI-colorized version of Adams' iconic photograph, 'Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico.' The trust claims that the work was displayed at AIPAD's The Photography Show without their consent or notification. They emphasize that while they support the use of AI in art, the exploitation of Adams' name and work for profit without proper attribution is unacceptable.
- ▪The AI-generated version of 'Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico' was exhibited without permission.
- ▪The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust stated that the exhibitor failed to identify any human artist responsible for the creation.
- ▪The trust reached out to the exhibitor to notify them of their rights and requested the work's removal.
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News AI Ansel Adams' trust says AI-colorized version of his work was exhibited without permission The AI-generated version of ‘Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico’ was on display at AIPAD’s The Photography show. By Cheyenne MacDonald May 23, 2026 4:22 pm EST Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust released a statement this weekend condemning the unauthorized use of the photographer's name and work for the creation of an "AI-generated color version" of Adams' "Moonrise, Hernandez, New Mexico." According to the trust, the piece was up for sale last month at the Association of International Photography Art Dealers' (AIPAD) The Photography Show.
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