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The aim is to explore the kitschy tendencies in generative AI artworks and their implications.

February 16, 2026Open Access

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This analysis uncovers kitsch characteristics in GenAI artworks, suggesting implications for digital culture and artistic literacy.

The aim is to explore the kitschy tendencies in generative AI artworks and their implications.
Review of GenAI artworks illustrating expressive flaws relevant to digital culture.
Analysis of kitsch in the context of AI art and its market placement.
Discussion on the effects of overreliance on AI as a cultural reference.
Identified expressive flaws include topical oversimplification, manipulative forms, and recycling of themes.
Kitsch is prevalent among both amateur and professional GenAI artists, affecting artistic discourse.
The findings point to significant implications for artistic literacy and the understanding of AI's role in culture.

Dejan Grba (2025) studied this question.

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