Factory Four
Digital Art Exhibition & Gallery Space
About Factory Four
Factory 4 is a nomadic, artist-led gallery founded by Paul Dowling and Olena Yara. It has hosted several digital art exhibitions in London and Lisbon, with a focus on empowering artists and showcasing their work to wider audiences. For the AIFA Awards 2025, Factory 4 brings together an exclusive collection of cutting-edge AI art alongside film screenings at the art'otel London Hoxton.
Olena Yara
Curator
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Olena is the founder and creative director of Factory 4, leading the collaborative initiative to showcase innovative AI artists in unique settings.
About Olena Yara
Olena is a Web3 marketing expert and founder of Yara Agency, a digital art marketing & PR firm supporting artists worldwide. She has led digital strategy at Fuelarts and LiveArt, collaborating with institutions like Christie's Education, Forbes Web3, and Tezos. A speaker at NFC Lisbon, Zebu Live, she also co-founded Factory 4.0.
Zhannet Podobed
Artist
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Zhannet Podobed's work for Factory 4 explores the intersection of nature, technology, and human experience through innovative AI-generated digital art.
About Zhannet Podobed
Zhannet Podobed is a Ukrainian multidisciplinary artist based in London. Her work spans digital art, painting, and interactive media, exploring nature, humanity, and technology. With a background in graphic and motion design, she is pursuing an MA in Computational Arts at Camberwell College of Arts, University of the Arts London.
Akane Hiraoka
Artist
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Akane's contributions to Factory 4 feature immersive interactive installations that invite viewers to engage directly with AI-generated content.
About Akane Hiraoka
Akane is a London-based new media artist specialising in interactive art installations. She won the 2025 KXSB AI HackXcelerator (Creative AI) and presented her work at the RAISE Summit at the Louvre, Paris. Upcoming projects include Expo Japan and a collaborative interactive performance with Jiarong Yu at Sadler's Wells.
Flux The Artist, Paul Dowling
Artist
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Flux's work with Factory 4 explores urban activism and social commentary through AI-enhanced visual storytelling and experiential art.
About Flux The Artist, Paul Dowling
Flux The Artist is a dynamic creator who thrives at the intersection of urban activism, social commentary, and cutting-edge artistic expression. As an artist, Flux channels the chaotic energy of city life into a diverse range of mediums, including concept art, street photography, and semi-abstract figurative works.
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