Art meets AI: computer-generated works set for New York sale


Sotheby’s specialists hang a 'La Corne d’Or' (Constantinople) painting by Paul Signac during an auction on Nov 12, 2019 in New York City. Sotheby's will put two paintings by the French art collective Obvious up for sale on Nov 14, including 'Le Baron De Belamy'. — AFP

NEW YORK: Two paintings up for auction in New York highlight a growing interest in artificial intelligence-created works – a technique that could transform how art is made and viewed but is also stirring up passionate debate.

The art world was stunned last year when an AI painting sold for US$432,500 (RM1.79mil), and auctioneers are keen to further test demand for computer-generated works.

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