Sotheby's proudly unveils a handpicked selection of extraordinary masterpieces that stand among the finest examples of generative art.<br><br>These carefully curated highlights represent the pinnacle of artistic innovation and technical excellence. Prepare to be captivated by the mesmerizing artworks including Tyler Hobbs’ “Fidenza”, Larva Labs’ “Autoglyphs”, Dmitri Cherniak’s “Ringers”, Snowfro’s “Chromie Squiggles” and Kjetil Golid’s “Archetypes."<br><br>We invite you to explore the interplay between order and chaos, as the algorithmic process gives rise to a mesmerizing tapestry of shapes and forms.

Uncover top highlights of the GRAILS auction, a meticulously curated selection representing the pinnacle of generative art's artistic innovation and technical excellence.

Grails Highlights

Trained in computer science, Dmitri Cherniak is a Canadian artist based in New York whose work investigates automation in visual art through generative algorithms, and firmly believes that both computer code and its output are both creative productions.

Ringers

Tyler Hobbs, based in Austin, is a prominent figure in contemporary generative art. His Fidenza project, launched in June 2021, quickly gained acclaim. Inspired by artists like Verostko and Molnar, Hobbs creates algorithmic visual frameworks with unique variations. Each artwork in the series is distinctive, featuring the artist's signature "flow field" and vibrant colors. The composition's scale determines the level of detail, enhancing the sense of movement. Fidenzas exemplify the perfect balance achieved through generative art's randomized process.

Tyler Hobbs, based in Austin, is one of the leading figures in the contemporary generative art scene. Released in June 2021, the Fidenza project rapidly grew into one of the most highly regarded generative art projects to date.

Fidenza

Generative art, also known as algorithmic art or computational art, is a form of digital art that is created using computer algorithms. The history of generative art can be traced back to the 1960s, when artists began to experiment with computer-generated art using mainframe computers.

Evolution of Generative Art

The Evolution of Generative Art

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Sotheby's is thrilled to present GRAILS: Part II, a dedicated live auction taking place in New York on the 15 June, 4 PM EST which comprises some of the most significant Generative Artworks ever assembled. The collection presents a selection of definitive grails by artists who pushed their practice into new territory, among them Tyler Hobbs, Dmitri Cherniak, Snowfro, Matt DesLauriers, Kjetil Golid, Jeff Davis, Casey Reas, Hideki Tsukamoto and more.

Grails: Property from an Iconic Digital Art Collection Part II