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The Generative Art Museum (TGAM) is a non-profit organization based in Barcelona dedicated to exploring, promoting, and advancing the understanding and appreciation of creative coding as a unique form of artistic expression.
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Current Exhibition: December 2024 to March 2025
Issue #09
Continuum
Art, in all its forms, reflects the evolution of human creativity, adapting to new tools, mediums, and cultural shifts. The perceived divide between traditional and digital art has been a topic of discussion among creators, curators, and audiences. However, these two domains are not separate entities; rather, they are interwoven threads within the same artistic ecosystem, each influencing and enriching the other.
Traditional art, rooted in time-honored techniques such as painting, sculpture, and embroidery, often emphasizes the tactile and material aspects of creation. It carries with it a sense of history, craftsmanship, and authenticity that appeals to many. On the other hand, digital art, born from technological advancements, expands the boundaries of what art can be, offering tools for infinite manipulation, interactivity, and scalability. While these differences may seem to set them apart, they are complementary rather than conflicting.
Efforts to bridge this gap are being led by institutions like The Generative Art Museum. TGAM actively works to dissolve the barriers between traditional and digital practices, presenting them as part of a unified artistic continuum. Through exhibitions like their signature series Issue, TGAM showcases works that seamlessly blend digital techniques with traditional forms such as embroidery, architecture, and lighting. By curating pieces that integrate the tactile with the virtual, TGAM demonstrates that these mediums are not opposing forces but interconnected expressions of creativity.
Featured artists: Anna Lucia, Heeey and Jacek Markusiewicz.
Latest Project
Art For Walls In Public Spaces: Roca Umbert Edition
The Generative Art Museum together with Anna Lucia carried out a unique artistic activation at the entrance of Nau B1 in Roca Umbert Fàbrica de les Arts: a collaborative painting of a mural based on a generative artwork by Anna Lucia titled Art for Walls in Public Spaces.
The event invited the entire community, especially children, to take part in the physical creation of a digital art piece, offering an immersive experience that brought generative art beyond the screen.
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Digital Arts Festival
Responsive Dreams
Responsive Dreams is the first generative art exhibition in Barcelona dedicated entirely to showcasing art created with code. Every year, The Generative Art Museum organizes this festival, where we collaborate with artists to bring to life what we call "responsive dreams", algorithms that explore responsiveness, animation, sound, and interaction.
The festival aims to bridge the gap between digital and physical ecosystems, strengthening the connection between art and audience by creating spaces to explore generative art and creative coding as artistic expression. Spanning three days, the festival features talks, roundtables, live coding sessions, and DJ sets, encouraging dialogue and experimentation.
TGAM's Community
Creative Coding Barcelona
Creative Coding Barcelona is a community exploring the creative possibilities of programming. Its mission is to share knowledge and inspiration about computational art and inspire multidisciplinary collaborations.
Creative Coding Barcelona began as an offshoot of Creative Coding Berlin, with both groups sharing similar values and practices. The collective welcomes everyone, regardless of programming experience or technical background. Informal gatherings provide a space for members to showcase projects, discuss topics of interest, and connect with others who share their passions.
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The Generative Art Museum virtual gallery is located in Voxels (formerly Cryptovoxels), a user owned virtual world and metaverse powered by Ethereum blockchain.
- Mission
- The goal of TGAM is to spread the word about generative art in all shapes and forms. We embrace any piece where humans interact with automated tools to create unique pieces.
- Exhibitions
- TGAM schedules several exhibitions every year. There are the regular issues and other smaller temporary events.
The current ongoing event of the TGAM is "Issue #09: Continuum" (From December 2nd 2024 to March 31th 2025) featuring Anna Lucia, Heeey and Jacek Markusiewicz. Visit now.
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- Projects
- A diverse range of projects that emerge from our collaborations with artists, technologists, and various sectors in our effort to create opportunities, synergies, and push the boundaries of creativity and technology.
- Articles & Interviews
- TGAM periodically releases interviews and articles about Generative Art.
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