观察者网"2026答案秀·思想者春晚"于2026年1月17日、18日在全平台直播，中国沙画创始人、中国火星 车"祝融号"车标设计者、丝绸之路文化大使苏大宝在现场带来了沙画表演，并发表了演讲《沙粒载梦， 星火燎原》。 观察者网：那您觉得坚持沙画创作的过程中，难点和创新点在哪里？ 苏大宝：难点就是没有太多的参考资料，因为我2004年的时候，就是看到匈牙利的Ferenc Cakó的一段 视频，从这段视频当中去探索，还是很有限的。他的创作工具无从找寻，只能是自己去探索，创作的理 论体系也是没有的，创作的技法那就更加没有参考，所以我也是摸着石头过河，就走一步看一步，通过 十几年的总结，然后形成了自己的一套体系。 观察者网：您的探索过程，是不是也包括去中国各地找适合的沙子？ 苏大宝：其实沙子是比较简单的，最早我就是自己筛选普通的沙子，其实也可以用，但是到现在我们发 展得比较成熟了，就是用最好的沙子。 用什么样的沙子，就跟我们用什么样的毛笔写字一样，狼毫兼毫或者其他毫都可以，但是找到最合适的 沙子，还是需要花点精力。也并不是说非得有多难，就是要到全国各地去找各种各样的沙子。 现在我们用的沙子叫石英砂，就是通过高温染色。然后 ...

Core Insights - The second AI Visual Creativity Competition (VACAT) was held in Longgang District, Shenzhen, showcasing the integration of AI technology in art [1][3] - The event featured a workshop with 22 top experts and artists discussing the latest breakthroughs in AI visual technology and its innovative applications in art [3][4] Group 1: Event Overview - The VACAT competition took place from October 17 to 19, co-hosted by the Longgang District Government, Shanghai Film Co., and Bilibili [1] - The AI Visual Technology Workshop was a key activity, highlighting the international perspective with experts from countries like France, the Netherlands, Germany, and South Korea [3] Group 2: Expert Insights - Felipe Franco emphasized that AI and art can coexist as creative partners, urging artists to maintain authenticity while collaborating with machines [8] - Wu Guanjun praised the international vision of the VACAT, stating that AI's involvement breaks language barriers and fosters global interaction [8][10] Group 3: Educational Perspectives - Experts discussed the relationship between AI technology, art, and humanistic education, exploring new possibilities in university and vocational education [11] - Fan Shengxi highlighted the importance of design in making technology more approachable and emphasized a shift in teaching methods towards guiding students in knowledge integration [13] Group 4: Future Directions - Zhao Bozuo proposed a systematic support framework for creators, aiming to elevate the VACAT to an annual industry event that bridges academia, art, and industry [15] - Luo Xiao noted significant improvements in audience professionalism and work quality, advocating for student participation in competitions to enhance creative standards [17] Group 5: The Role of AI in Art - Shao Yilei discussed the transition of AI from a technical to a conceptual focus, stressing the need for cultivating humanistic qualities in AI art creation [18] - The event underscored a consensus that AI is not a competitor to art but a collaborative force that enhances creativity and cultural continuity [23]