Introduction
Barcelona-born artist and art director Roger Haus, active in the NFT space since 2021, went viral on July 2, 2024, when his artwork "Girl with a Black Cat" amassed over 50 million views on X and 12,000 reposts, igniting the global art movement.
About
"Girl with a Black Cat" captivated audiences, not only for its surreal composition and emotional depth but also for the controversy it sparked. Created using AI, the artwork was criticized by traditional illustrators as “inhuman,” leading to calls for Haus to abandon AI tools and sparking a wave of fan art responses. On July 3, 2024, Haus called AI an “incredible” tool, expressing gratitude for reinterpretations of his work. He highlighted its transformative role in art, comparing it to photography’s impact on painting.
Recognition
The controversy sparked a debate on AI’s place in art. "Girl with a Black Cat" has since become an iconic image, endlessly redrawn by artists, cementing its status as a cultural phenomenon.
For collectors
This NFT includes a 50x70 cm museum-quality canvas print with striking depth and textures, a back signature, and a hand-signed certificate. Requires stretching.
