Alexander Mordvintsev

Alexander Mordvintsev is best known for creating the DeepDream algorithm, which was introduced in 2015 and marks a major milestone in AI image generation. Apart from his significant contributions to this technology, Mordvintsev is also an active artist. In our article, we delve into both his invention and the beginning of his artistic journey.

This article by Arthur I. Miller, published in The MIT Press Reader, tells the story of Alexander Mordvintsev, the Google researcher who created DeepDream algorithm that visualizes how neural networks interpret images. The piece explores how Mordvintsev’s discovery opened a new path in the intersection of art and AI.

In this article Jason Bailey interviews Alexander Mordvintsev, the creator of DeepDream. The piece reflects on DeepDream’s explosive rise, cultural impact, and influence on the AI art movement, including artists like Mario Klingemann. Mordvintsev discusses the origin of the project, its scientific roots, and his evolving identity as an artist working alongside his wife Iana.

Alexander Mordvintsev, along with colleagues Christopher Olah and Mike Tyka, introduced DeepDream in the article titled "Inceptionism: Going Deeper into Neural Networks," published on the Google Research Blog on June 17, 2015. This article delves into the methods used to visualize and understand the patterns learned by neural networks.