A new 176-page magazine devoted exclusively to art generated by artificial intelligence (AI) has been launched, which “will serve as a crucial chronicle of this transformative moment in art history,” says publisher Mike Brauner.
The AI art magazinewhich is published biannually, is the brainchild of a Hamburg-based creative studio known as polardots.studio. Christoph Grünberger, the author of The age of data: embracing algorithms in art and design also played an important role in the launch of the new magazine.
The new €22 magazine “features remarkable works and accompanying essays that set the benchmark for contemporary AI-generated art – from surprising visual experiments to conceptually sophisticated pieces that push the boundaries of this rapidly evolving field,” according to a project statement. The new publication also claims to “freeze the moment of art in a tangible printed form as AI rapidly evolves.”
The cover of the first issue features a work by Japanese artist Emi Kusano, who discusses her approach to using AI. Inside there is a ‘curated gallery’ of 50 works, selected from an international open call by a jury consisting of German photographer Boris Eldagsen, Mexican graphic designer Adriana Mora and Xiaomi, a jury member created by AI.
Eleven of the works on display feature essays written by the jury members. For example, American graphic designer David Carson discusses: “If someone gives a command to a machine, is that person an artist?” His essay, based on the work of the American artist Kevin Esherick Somewhere in Michigan“demonstrates the depth of critical engagement we want to foster,” says Brauner. Other contributors include Tokyo-based artist Jason Scuderi, who focuses on Altered State: Humanity and AI in the Machine Age.
A jury with several members selects the entries for the second issue. “Screening more than 300 entries, all with extensive information about the work, the artist and the process, was extremely time-consuming. We will meet and discuss in January,” Brauner added.
“The magazine is independently funded, which guarantees editorial independence and creative freedom. While our first issue is ad-free, we built meaningful partnerships with partners who supported us and received custom editions for their customers,” says Brauner. The new magazine will be distributed worldwide through specialist art bookstores and galleries and can also be purchased online via a dedicated website.
