HAROLD COHEN (BRITISH 1928-2016)
Untitled Computer Drawing
1983
signed, dated and inscribed in pencil
digitally drawn black ink on wove
sheet 57 x 76cm
unframed
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Note: Harold Cohen developed an experimental digital drawing programme named AARON in 1973. Cohen had long been interested in the relationship between computer learning and art. This drawing system was designed to mimic human artist's image making, the machine was fitted with a black felt pen and was programmed to create biomorphic and botanical forms. This lot was created in 1983 when the Tate Gallery hosted four AARON drawing machines. The four machines were capable of drawing about twelve works an hour, creating hundreds of unique ink drawings during the exhibition.