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During the rise of the generative AI backlash, I once saw a take along the lines of "data visualization doesn't count as art because you write it with code: art
by minimaxir 2y ago
During the rise of the generative AI backlash, I once saw a take along the lines of "data visualization doesn't count as art because you write it with code: art only counts if you put sweat and tears and labor into it."
I was too baffled to respond.
- RataNova 2y agoBy that logic, photography, digital painting, music production, and even architectural design wouldn't count as art because they involve tools and technology
- stared 2y agoI bet this person has never created a data visualization. On the contrary, I think data visualization (along with architecture, mathematics, and mechanical watches) is one of the most interesting art forms that requires strict constraints.