AB Infinite 1 at Christie’s | London

AB Infinite 1 represents an interactive snapshot of Andrea Bonaceto’s life in the eternal cycle that goes “ab infinite” (Latin for “from infinity”) to the origin, symbolised by the number “1”. As an interactive digital installation, AB Infinite 1 invites members of the public to become artists themselves, encouraging viewers to alter the digital artwork through a specially designed artificial intelligence (AI) mechanism that does not require coding or technical expertise.

Andrea’s purpose-built AI collects viewer interactions online through social media channels and turns these reactions or suggestions into visual responses, which then appear as part of AB Infinite 1. This creates a continuously evolving work shaped by audience participation and AI interpretation.

The artwork was also featured at one of the world’s most prestigious art auctions — Christie’s “20th/21st Century Evening Sale” in London on 13 October 2022, where AB Infinite 1 was offered as a unique digital lot during Frieze Week, positioning the piece alongside traditional masterpieces and signalling a milestone for programmable digital art in the mainstream market.