Generative Art YouTube Videos Worth Watching

Generative Art YouTube Videos Worth Watching

A curated collection of YouTube videos on generative art — from Sotheby's deep-dive documentary series and artist conversations to creative coding tutorials and TEDx talks. Whether you're just getting started or deepening your practice, these are well worth your time.


Sotheby's — Generative Art Exploration Series

Sotheby's produced an excellent multi-part documentary series exploring the history, culture, and key works of generative art. Each episode is beautifully made and highly informative.

Chapter I — Tracing the Roots: The History of Generative Art

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Chapter II — Blockchain and Beyond: The Evolution

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Chapter IV — Ringers #879 (The Goose)

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Chapter V — The Life and Work of Vera Molnár

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Chapter VI — Themes and Variations: Vera Molnár in Collaboration

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Tyler Hobbs & Artist Conversations

Tyler Hobbs is one of the most celebrated contemporary generative artists. These videos from Unit Gallery offer an intimate look at his work and philosophy.

Introducing American Generative Artist Tyler Hobbs

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Inside Generative Art: Tyler Hobbs & Matt DesLauriers in Conversation

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Talks, Demos & Tutorials

A mix of conference talks, code demonstrations, and TEDx presentations that illuminate generative art from different angles.

Generative Art — Hao Hua

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Tim Holman — Generative Art Speedrun (CSSConf Australia)

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Recreating Vintage Computer Art with Processing — Alexander Miller

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Coding Challenge #76: 10PRINT in p5.js — The Coding Train

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Visualizing Math's Biggest Question with Generative Art — Sudhan Chitgopkar (TEDxUGA)

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