According to a project statement, quoted by The Art Newspaper, 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”.
Its the brainchild of Hamburg-based creative studio polardots.studio. The AI Art Magazine is the result of 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 a tangible printed form while AI is evolving rapidly".
The debut issue – priced at €22 – is a mix of art and critical thought, featuring works selected through an international open call.
The first issue’s cover is graced by the work of
Japanese artist
Emi Kusano, who shares her insights into her approach to using AI as a tool for creative exploration. Inside, readers can find a curated 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.
US graphic designer David Carson tackles a provocative question:
“If someone gives a command to a machine, is that person then an artist?” His essay exemplifies “the depth of critical engagement we aim 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 issue is just the beginning. With more than 300 submissions already considered for the second issue, Brauner hints at even more ambitious plans for the future.
“Screening more than 300 submissions, all of them with extensive information on the work, the artist, and the process, was extremely time-consuming. We will sit together in January and discuss,” he says.
The magazine will be available in specialized art bookstores and galleries around the world, as well as for purchase online through its
dedicated website
.
“The magazine reveals what happens when humans and machines get creative together. We’re throwing the doors wide open [and] believe it’s going to be a big party – come in and let’s dance,” say the team behind the project.
