Ragnar Acquires 13 Rare Works by Japan's Pioneering Computer Art Group CTG
Merzmensch · x · 2026-09-15
Ragnar Digital announced its acquisition of 13 works by Japan's Computer Technique Group (CTG), 7 of which are believed to be the last surviving impressions. CTG, formed in 1966–1969 by ten young engineers and designers — mostly students — created iconic early computer art like Running Cola is Africa and Return to a Square before dissolving; only 30 original works are estimated to survive. Commentator Hasaqui notes generative art is driving a re-evaluation of early computer art and pioneers like Hiroshi Kawano and CTG.
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