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Autonomous Art

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To be autonomous is to be free from external control. Autonomous art is art that is autonomous and which acts in order to ensure its autonomy. Often, it is art that owns itself or which cannot be owned. In this artifact, we describe what autonomous art is, what it is not, give examples, and comment on various facets of the artform.

Autonomous Art Table of Contents Manifesto Commentaries Discussion About Commentaries These questions do not belong in the manifesto, but they are important for understanding, imagining, and building autonomous art. What belongs in the manifesto? The manifesto is intended for artists and engineers who will build autonomous art. It should be parsimonious, clear, and relevant. In the interest of parsimony, it should not spend time explaining itself in exacting legal or scientific detail. In the interest of clarity, it should avoid making mysterious and important-sounding generalizations. In the

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