What is Computer Art?

Computer Art is a term for early computer-generated art from the 1950s to the beginning of the 1980s, a phase in the history of computer technology dominated by mainframe computers. ....









Check out our real world exhibits

Rolf Wölk: Line. Chance. Algorithm. / Imaginary Architecture: Otto Beckmann & ars intermedia. 1968-1980. / Georg NEES 100

...as well as—since 2012—the virtual exhibits

The Favorites / Beyond Human Creativity. On the arrival of the computer in architecture. / A Computer-Designed Tapestry / The New Golden Age / Machine Art / Pioneer Work: Herbert W. Franke / Pioneer Work: Manfred Mohr / Zomerzegel 1970 / Pioneer Work: Frieder Nake / Pioneer Work: Georg Nees / Kubo-Oktaeder / red 40 + 1 / Serendipity! / Computer Art 1972