Sotheby's is delighted to present a curated collection of exceptional masterpieces, showcasing the epitome of digital art and exemplifying both artistic innovation and technical excellence.

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Starry Night Highlights

Generative art, also termed algorithmic or computational art, involves digital creation through computer algorithms. Its roots extend to the 1960s, as artists pioneered experiments with computer-generated art on mainframe computers. Today, this dynamic fusion of technology and creativity continues to redefine the boundaries of artistic expression, captivating audiences with its evolving forms and innovative possibilities. Delve into our selection of Generative artworks, showcasing the mesmerizing features from Tyler Hobbs, Helena Sarin, Dmitri Cherniak, Kjetil Golid and Snowfro.

Generative art, also termed algorithmic art, involves digital creation through computer algorithms.

Generative Art

Generative Art Unveiled

The London-based anonymous digital artist XCOPY was an early pioneer of GIF art via the websites Giphy and Tumblr but today is most widely known as an early adopter of crypto art. XCOPY’s style, which has come to define the aesthetic of NFT art today, most commonly sees bright, glitchy illustration set against dark backdrops. Both XCOPY’s subject matter and style heavily align with crypto culture itself, resulting in his work being viewed as the jewel in the crown of the world's most eminent crypto art collections. His neon-colored illustrated GIFs are instantly recognizable for their dark, punk-inspired themes of apathy and dystopia and the distorting “glitch” elements and visual loops which, due to their low frame rate, move and vibrate with a frenetic energy that brings the images to life on screen. Glitch art is a form of digital or visual art that embraces and incorporates glitches, errors, and imperfections in digital systems or technology. It involves intentionally distorting, corrupting, or manipulating digital images, videos, or other media to create unexpected and often aesthetically pleasing visual effects.

Glitch art is a form of digital or visual art that embraces and incorporates glitches, errors, and imperfections in digital systems or technology. 

XCOPY, Early Pioneer of Glitch Art

Gen2GAN represents a collaborative venture between Helena Sarin and Dmitri Cherniak, exploring the intersection of generative art and GANS ( generative adversarial network). During the initial phase of the project, Dmitri Cherniak formulates a generative algorithm, generating numerous outputs devoid of any curation. These outputs subsequently serve as the dataset for shaping GANs, a process undertaken with precision and artistry by Helena Sarin, involving meticulous hand-tuning and construction.

A collaborative venture between Helena Sarin and Dmitri Cherniak

gen2Gan

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The Starry Night collection showcases some of the most celebrated artists of the new digital art era. Encompassing over 300 artworks, the collection spotlights unique creations from artists such as Alpha Century Kid, Beeple, Grant Yun, Alotta Money and others.

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