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AI Learning Patterns: “Recipes” According to Daito Manabe
During the exhibition commentary, Daito Manabe, the head of Rhizomatiks, impressively referred to the patterns he taught the AI as “recipes.” It makes sense—AI generates art using what it has on hand, guided by these recipes! Pot-au-feu, nikujaga, stew, curry… by freely combining these recipes, the possibilities for variation become endless. And if we think of it as a chef publishing a recipe book, it’s quite understandable for Rhizomatiks to unleash an AI with its own aesthetic sensibility as a sort of extension of itself into the market.
At the venue, four AI-generated images are showcased on acrylic panels. These selections, chosen by Manabe from tens of thousands of images, are truly stunning—so much so that I felt an urge to take them home and display them in my room. When I think of generative art, I usually picture the flat, simplistic textures of old PC screen savers, so I was amazed to see how advanced AI has become in producing such exquisite works. This achievement is likely due to the fact that it’s a brand AI developed under a refined aesthetic vision.
As I stood there, I felt as if unexpected landscapes were revealing themselves in the details. One particular point that resembled trees reflecting in a puddle became my favorite, even though it probably wasn’t the artist’s intent. The oil painting-like brushstrokes and melting colors invite closer inspection. Additionally, there will be updates to the exhibition of outstanding AI works throughout the event, so if you visit during both the first and second halves, you can anticipate new discoveries each time.
