Official awards, community recognitions and experimental selections released by the organising team.
Results from the 3rd AI-ARTS Competition 2024.
26 recognitions across 5 sections
AI Judge rankings are experimental and are not organiser-selected awards.
STRAGGLER ART’s winning artwork, "That is Who We Are," draws the viewer into a profound exploration of the human condition. Through its layered triptychs, the piece examines identity, ambition, and the complexities of societal roles. Noted for its depth and originality, the work combines AI-driven creativity with themes of struggle, introspection, and resilience, inviting reflection on what it means to be human in an uncertain world.
This is a cycle of works that explores the most hidden human secrets. It is an attempt to discover our position in the world, our aspirations and ambitions, but also our highest mountains and deepest swamps. A mixture of struggle, joy and pain, accompanied by existential fear of an uncertain future.
View workThe AI Arts platform acknowledges the exceptional work of these five creators whose artworks showcase the innovative potential of generative AI. These artists have produced remarkable pieces, highlighting how AI can transform artistic expression. Their creations have received significant support from both the public and the competition organisers. We celebrate their achievements and view them as leaders in this evolving field, demonstrating the profound impact of AI in art.
An attempt to guide AI to truly creative design using the example of fashion design. In philosophy, we are still a long way from finally defining the origins of our thoughts and ideas. Language makes us social beings. The idea of communicating something specific arises from our thoughts. The source of the idea does not only consist of what we have learned and socialization. Just as AI makes use of an unbelievable data set resolved into noise, our subjective reality is formed from the filter processes available to us, such as seeing, hearing, understanding, etc., from a pool of infinite information. From noise.
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The Jury's Special Recognition category honours artworks that excel in quality and professionalism. These pieces showcase exceptional proficiency and originality, reflecting the artists' unique skills and creativity. Selecting these works was incredibly challenging due to the high calibre of all submissions. This recognition highlights the innovative spirit and artistic excellence that generative AI can achieve, and we commend these artists for their remarkable contributions to the evolving field of AI art.
A symbolic and expressive painting inspired by a poem. The canvas appears as if painted with intense, deep reds and dark shades, symbolizing blood and sweat. Subtle washes of lighter colors suggest dilution by tears. Shadows and shades are accentuated, representing fears, while scars appear as textured strokes across the canvas, symbolizing grading. Bright, hopeful highlights contrast sharply against the darker elements. Balancing elements in harmonious colors represent love, and the composition uses dramatic, lifelike perspective to embody life. The overall mood is poignant and deeply emotional.
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"Peaks, Surveys, and Erosion" by Tandem Tangents is a vibrant and surreal composition that weaves together flora, faces, and abstract forms. The piece explores the intersection of human expression and landscapes, where flowing lines and botanical elements merge with human features, creating a dynamic and layered visual experience. The intricate patterns suggest a sense of erosion and transformation, inviting reflection on the interplay between identity and environment. By blending photography, painting, and mixed media, the artwork opens a doorway to new, imaginative worlds, balancing the organic with the abstract.
View workThese artworks have been chosen by the community for their outstanding originality and the talent of their creators. Although they may not have been placed in other categories, their significant support from both the community and the jury highlights their importance. This recognition underscores the value and impact of these creations within the AI art community, reflecting the strong connection between the artists and their audience. These artworks were selected by popular vote. Works already included in the previous sections are not included here.
For the first time, we present the winners of the AI-ARTS Competition as assessed by our experimental " AI Judge ". This new approach offers an alternative perspective alongside the traditional human-selected winners, revealing both overlaps and contrasts between human judgment and AI-based assessment. Each submission features an icon with a detailed evaluation from the AI Judge, analyzing aspects like creativity, originality, technical execution, and emotional impact. We invite you to explore these evaluations and see the unique insights that AI brings to the world of generative art.
Featured international open call
Free entry · Open worldwide · AI image and video · 1–30 September 2026 · KRW 21 million total prize fund
Organised and hosted by HOBAN Cultural Foundation. AI‑ARTS is supporting international promotion.
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