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A Critical Look at Blockchain-Interactive Generative Art

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Title
A Critical Look at Blockchain-Interactive Generative Art
Abstract
Artists are increasingly using blockchain as a tool for trading digital artwork as non-fungible tokens (NFTs); however, some are also beginning to experiment with the blockchain as a medium for generative art, using it as a seed for a generative process or to continuously modify an evolving piece. This paper surveys, reviews, and classifies the state-of-the-art in blockchain-interactive NFTs and presents a liberal-arts critique of the opportunities and threats posed by this technology, whilst addressing existing criticism on the broader topic of art-related NFTs. The paper examines some of the most experimental pieces minted on the Hic et Nunc (HEN) and Teia NFT marketplaces, for which a purpose-built research tool was developed. The survey reveals some reliance on centralised infrastructure, namely blockchain indexers, placing undesired trust on third parties which undermines the potential longevity of the artwork. The paper concludes with recommendations for artists and NFT platform designers for developing more resilient and economically sustainable architectures.
Publication
International Journal of Creative Interfaces and Computer Graphics
Volume
13
Issue
1
Pages
1–17
Date
September 16, 2022
Journal Abbr
Int. J. Creat. Interaces Comput. Graph.
ISSN
1947-3117
Accessed
3/17/23, 1:48 AM
Library Catalog
ACM Digital Library
Citation
Farinha, D. F. (2022). A Critical Look at Blockchain-Interactive Generative Art. International Journal of Creative Interfaces and Computer Graphics, 13(1), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.4018/IJCICG.308809