Artificial Intelligence and the Emergence of Co-Creativism in Contemporary Art
Artificial Intelligence and the Emergence of Co-Creativism in Contemporary Art
Author(s): Tace McNamaraSubject(s): Visual Arts, Social Informatics, Sociology of Culture, ICT Information and Communications Technologies, Sociology of Art, History of Art
Published by: INSAM Institut za savremenu umjetničku muziku
Keywords: co-creativism; art; artificial intelligence (AI); AI-human synergy; art movements; creative process; collaborative art; digital art; creativity;
Summary/Abstract: This paper argues for the emergence of a new art movement termed Co-Creativism, emblematic of the profound synergy between humans and artificial intelligence (AI) in shaping artistic narratives. Emerging as a successor to post-postmodernism and metamodernism, I propose Co-Creativism began its ascent around 2018 and has since solidified its prominence by 2023, notably influenced by the postCOVID landscape. The era transcends viewing AI as a mere instrumental entity, instead recognising it as an integral co-contributor in the creative realm. Through a methodical approach encompassing case studies and content analysis of artist statements, this paper aims to define the key characteristics and underlying themes of Co-Creativism. By examining the interplay between the global context, the art world, the notion of the artist, art-making practice, the audience, and co-creativist art, the goal is to provide a comprehensive understanding of Co-Creativism.
Journal: INSAM Journal of Contemporary Music, Art and Technology
- Issue Year: 2023
- Issue No: 11
- Page Range: 12-38
- Page Count: 27
- Language: English
