GANksy, a new artificial intelligence software, has been trained to produce works that mimic those of ‘a certain street artist’. described by its creator as ‘a twisted visual genius whose work reflects our unsettled times’, GANksy was born in september 2020 and underwent a strenuous A.I. training regime using hundreds of street art photos. although GANksy has a style remarkably similar to banksy, the anonymous street artist is not mentioned as a direct influence on the newly created A.I. artist.

AI software GANksy was shown street art, and learned to draw like banksy
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developed by matt round and his team at vole.wtf, GANksy has produced 256 original pieces that have been derived from its understanding of shape, form, and texture. the unique works are for sale on the vole.wtf website starting at £1 ($1.30), rising by £1 as each one is purchased. ‘GANksy wants to be put into a robot body so it can spraypaint the entire planet,’ says the team, adding that all proceeds will be reinvested in the company.

AI software GANksy was shown street art, and learned to draw like banksy
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AI software GANksy was shown street art, and learned to draw like banksy
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AI software GANksy was shown street art, and learned to draw like banksy
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AI software GANksy was shown street art, and learned to draw like banksy
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AI software GANksy was shown street art, and learned to draw like banksy
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project info: 

 

name: GANksy
creator: vole.wtf
via: theartnewspaper