The AI Art Magazine, a new, 176-page biannual publication dedicated entirely to art made by artificial intelligence (AI), has launched. It’s publisher, Mike Brauner, said in a statement that it will “serve as a vital chronicle of this transformative moment in art history.”
On the magazine’s website, it says it “celebrates the fusion of human creativity and intelligent machines. Freezing the moment of art in a tangible printed form while AI is evolving rapidly.”
Hamburg-based creative studio called polardots.studio and Christoph Grünberger – who wrote the book The Age of Data: Embracing Algorithms in Art & Design – were instrumental in getting the project off the ground.
“[The magazine] showcases remarkable works and accompanying essays that set the benchmark for today’s AI-generated art, from surprising visual experiments to conceptually refined pieces that push the boundaries of this rapidly evolving field,” the project said in a statement. “The magazine reveals what happens when humans and machines get creative together. We’re throwing the doors wide open believe it’s going to be a big party – come in and let’s dance.”
It costs 22 euros and is independently funded, to ensure “editorial independence and creative freedom,” Brauner added. “While our first issue is advertisement-free, we’ve established meaningful partnerships with partners who supported us and received customised editions for their clients.”
The cover of the first issue features an artwork by Japanese AI artist Emi Kusano, who discusses her practice in an interview. There’s also a “curated gallery” of 50 works chosen from an international open call by jury including Mexican graphic designer Adriana Mora and a jury member created by AI called Xiaomi.
Several of the selected artworks are accompanied by essays written by the jury members. For example, American graphic designer David Carson’s contribution is titled “If someone gives a command to a machine, is that person then an artist?” The essay focuses on US arist Kevin Esherick’s work – Somewhere in Michigan – “demonstrates the depth of critical engagement we aim to foster,” Brauner said.
