In a world where artificial intelligence is rapidly redefining what it means to create, a new magazine is stepping in to document this bold new frontier. AI Art Magazine, a 176-page biannual publication, has just launched and is ready to serve as an essential record of this transformative moment in art history.
According to a project statement, cited by The Art Newspaper, the magazine “features remarkable works and accompanying essays that constitute a reference for today’s world.” AI-generated art – from surprising visual experiences to conceptually refined pieces that push the boundaries of this rapidly evolving field.”
It’s the brainchild of Hamburg-based creative studio polardots.studio. AI Art Magazine is the result of a collaboration with key players like Christoph Grünberger, author of “The Age of Data: Embracing Algorithms in Art & Design”. A physical object in an increasingly digital world, the magazine aims to freeze “the moment of art in tangible printed form as AI rapidly evolves.”
The first issue – priced €22 – is a blend of art and critical thinking, featuring works selected through an international open call.
The cover of the first issue features the work of Japanese artist Emi Kusano, who shares insights on her approach to using AI as a tool for creative exploration. Inside, readers can find a gallery of 50 works, handpicked by a diverse jury, including German photographer Boris Eldagsen, Mexican graphic designer Adriana Mora, and even a jury member created by AI itself.
American graphic designer David Carson addresses a provocative question: “If someone controls a machine, is he then an artist?” His essay illustrates “the depth of critical engagement we want to foster,” says Brauner. Other contributors include Tokyo-based artist Jason Scuderi, who explores the theme of humanity and AI in his essay “Altered State: Humanity and AI in the Machine Age.”
The launch problem is just the beginning. With more than 300 applications already considered for the second issue, Brauner hints at even more ambitious plans for the future.
“Selecting more than 300 applications, all with detailed information about the work, the artist and the process, took an enormous amount of time. We will meet in January and discuss,” he said.
The magazine will be available in specialist bookstores and art galleries around the world, as well as for purchase online via its website. dedicated site.
“The magazine reveals what happens when humans and machines get creative together. We open the doors wide open [and] I think it’s going to be a big party – come on in and let’s dance,” says the team behind the project.
