An Interplay Between Strict Rules and Randomness: On Harvey Rayner's LFGart.

This article explores the intricate interplay between strict rules and randomness in long-form generative art (LFGart), with a specific focus on the works of English artist Harvey Rayner. The interview with Rayner sheds light on the ideas explored in this essay. LFGart, a groundbreaking art movement...

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Publicado en:Hyperrhiz no. 29; pp. 1 - 5
Autor principal: ÖZKUL, MUSTAFA KEMAL
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Publicado: Rhizomes: Cultural Studies in Emerging Knowledge 2025
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