List of AI Artists

Artist Description Website/Wikipedia Link
Harold Cohen Created AARON, an early rule-based AI system that generates paintings; focuses on meticulously programmed rules mimicking artistic composition. Wikipedia
Frieder Nake An early pioneer of algorithmic art, making generative art with computers in the sixties. However, his works did not employ techniques commonly thought of as AI. Website
Vera Molnar An early pioneer of algorithmic art, making generative art with computers in the sixties. However, her works did not employ techniques commonly thought of as AI. Wikipedia
Gene Kogan Explores AI for generating traditional-looking artworks, and uses techniques such as style transfer; investigates human-machine collaboration in conceptual art. Website
Alexander Mordvintsev Used DeepDream algorithm to generate surreal and psychedelic images, showcasing the creative potential of modified neural networks. Website
Refik Anadol Creates large-scale, immersive installations by curating and processing vast datasets to evoke a sense of wonder and explore different forms of data as creative mediums. Website
Obvious Generated the "Portrait of Edmond Belamy" using GANs, creating photorealistic portraits by training algorithms on existing artworks. Website
Mario Klingemann Explores the intersection of AI and text by using text models for generation; examines how much meaning can be expressed through simple outputs; works with AI for generating faces. Website
Alexander Reben Collaborates with AI to question the collaborative creative potential between humans and machines, using biofeedback and AI to create unique conceptual art. Website
Guido Salimbeni Combine AI and Traditional drawing, paintings and printmaking techniques to question how AI can enhance creative potential and create meaningful art expression. Website
Nick Walton Created the "AI Dungeon" text-based game pushing the boundaries of interactive storytelling using GPT models to generate dynamic narratives. Website
François Chollet Focuses on pushing boundaries in measuring AI intelligence, aiming to create a system that generalizes better than the current ML algorithms. Website
Ross Goodwin Uses AI for generating text narratives, such as creating the longest English novel and combining human input with AI interpretation in storytelling. Website
Annie Dorsen Explores algorithmic theatre, creating performances with AI systems, such as chatbots, blurring the lines between human and machine performers. Website
Karen Palmer Creates interactive films using AI and facial recognition to adapt storytelling to the viewer's emotions, creating emotionally responsive narratives. Website
Wayne McGregor Investigates human-machine partnerships in choreography, training AI models on dance movements to generate new movement sequences. Website
Ellen Pearlman Explores biofeedback and AI interaction in performance art, translating biometric data into immersive and responsive experiences. Website
Scott Eaton Uses AI to transform hand-drawn sketches into 3D digital paintings, highlighting the dynamic interplay between artist and machine in figural art. Website
Nao Tokui Creates AI-powered music performances, focusing on real-time interaction and improvisation, generating music and exploring the boundaries of musical expression. Website
Sofia Crespo Explores the intersection of nature and technology, training AI models on natural imagery to generate novel artificial life forms. Website
David Young Uses a minimalist approach to AI training, using limited data and exploring the beauty of machine imperfections in AI art and natural landscapes. Website
Guillaume Slizewicz Intertwines personal memories with collective memory using AI, exploring how our past is shaped, stored, and reinterpreted in the digital age. Website
Anna Ridler Curates training datasets and focuses on the imperfections in AI-generated imagery, exploring bias, and challenging the notion of flawless realism in AI art. Website
Mimi Onuoha Uses data as a critical lens, exposing biases in AI and challenging stereotypical representations through interactive installations. Website
Memo Akten Explores AI's potential for visual content creation, using curated datasets to generate abstract and thought-provoking artworks, while examining ethical implications in algorithmic decision making. Website
Trevor Paglen Exposes the often-invisible ways AI shapes our world, using his art to make these systems visible and prompt critical reflection on AI's societal impact. Website
Libby Heaney Creates participatory installations, performances, and videos that address AI's social, political, and ethical implications, deconstructing dominant narratives. Website
Caroline Sinders Actively critiques AI and its use on an economic and political level, creating counter-narratives using her work that empowers marginalized voices. Website
Cecilie Waagner Falkenstrøm Exposes the dangers of misinformation and political polarization by creating interactive installations with AI systems to present opposing sides of real-world situations and political debates. Website
Rachel Ginsberg Explores the human-machine relationship, emphasizing the potential of AI to foster empathy and understanding by creating a dialogue between human and AI. Website
Joy Buolamwini Exposes racial and gender biases in facial recognition systems, using her work to challenge limitations in AI systems and create inclusive technologies. Website
Stephanie Dinkins Explores the intersection of AI, family history, and black American identity, creating conversational AI agents that tell stories and address issues of representation and bias. Website
Tega Brain Explores the limitations of AI in environmental management, using AI to create interactive installations that highlight the potential for ethical and ecological concerns. Website
Tom White Creates art by training AI to generate images and abstract prints that are readily understood by other AI systems. Wikipedia
Simon Colton Aims to create a legitimate AI artist through his "Painting Fool" system that is able to make independent artistic decisions. Website
Ai-Da A humanoid robot artist capable of creating art autonomously, using AI and robotic systems to create drawings, paintings, and sculptures. Website
Ian Cheng Creates AI-powered digital characters and simulated worlds that exhibit emergent behaviors, exploring aliveness and dynamic narratives. Website