Generative Art Timeline · Chapter 5: Artist-Programmer Era (1970s)

1974

Vera Molnár Begins her Iconic (Des)Ordres Series

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Vera Molnár Begins her Iconic (Des)Ordres Series
Spalter Digital. 2023. De La Serie (Des) Ordres. spalterdigital.com

One of Molnár’s most recognizable series of works, (Des)Ordres consists of a grid of concentric squares with random distortions that highlight the distinction between order and chaos.

According to the Digital Art Museum, “The title suggests a word play in French between two meanings: “désordres” (disorders) and “des ordres” (some orders), which implies that within the apparent dissarray one can find an underlying logic.”

Image is copyrighted by the artist and courtesy of The Anne and Michael Spalter Digital Art Collection.

Text by Peter Bauman. Generative Art Timeline, Le Random, fact-checked September 2026.

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People

Vera Molnár

Movements

computer art, generative art

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Ideas
generative art, geometry, order and chaos, randomness
Technologies
computer art
People
Vera Molnár
Works
(Dés)Ordres, untitled
Organisations
Digital Art Museum (DAM), Highlight

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