Elon Musk’s Baby Momma Sells AI
The musician and artist, whose real name is Claire Elise Boucher, created the tapestry with her brother
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let’s talk about something that’s been causing a stir in the art world—Grimes, AI, and a whole lot of controversy. Now, if you know anything about Grimes, you know she doesn’t just dip her toes in the water—she jumps in headfirst and makes a splash.
So here’s the deal. Grimes, the not-so-camera-shy Canadian musician, tech enthusiast, and, oh yeah, mother of three of Elon Musk’s kids, just sold an AI-generated tapestry artwork for $25,200 at Christie’s first-ever auction dedicated solely to AI art. This should’ve been a win, right? But of course, the internet had other plans.
Elon Musk and Grimes at the Met Gala in 2018. They have three children together
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Christie’s AI Art Auction: A Game-Changer or a Problem?
Let’s be real—Christie’s is old money, the kind of institution that deals with Van Goghs, Picassos, and Monets. So when they decided to host an auction dedicated entirely to AI-generated art, it was bound to raise some eyebrows. The sale, called "Augmented Intelligence", featured 34 pieces, including Grimes’ Marie Antoinette After the Singularity.
Now, here’s where things get messy. The auction house called the event “groundbreaking”, but nearly 6,500 artists signed an open letter, calling it a slap in the face to human creatives. Their argument? AI art is built on stolen work, and by selling it, Christie’s is incentivizing mass theft.
I get it. Imagine spending years perfecting your craft, only to have some AI model learn from your work, generate a "new" version, and then sell it for thousands. Yeah… I’d be pissed too.
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Grimes: The Queen of Unintentional Controversy
Here’s the thing about Grimes—she’s a walking contradiction. She’ll tell you she hates drama, yet somehow controversy follows her like a lost puppy.
Her brother, Mac Boucher, even said it himself:
"Claire actually hates controversy, yet somehow everything she does becomes controversial."
He’s not wrong. Whether it’s her relationship with Musk, her views on AI, or her artistic ventures, she always seems to land in the middle of an internet firestorm. And guess what? This AI art sale is no different.
The Meaning Behind ‘Marie Antoinette After the Singularity’
Now, before we just write this off as another celebrity AI cash grab, let’s talk about what this tapestry actually represents.
Grimes has always been deep into philosophy and tech, and she’s especially fascinated by Roko’s Basilisk—a wild thought experiment about a future AI overlord that punishes anyone who didn’t help create it. Yeah, it's some real sci-fi, end-of-humanity type thinking.
She also compared herself to Marie Antoinette after her split with Musk, saying she felt like a symbol of inequality. So, in classic Grimes fashion, she mashed these two ideas together—a historical queen who met a tragic fate and a hypothetical AI God that judges us all.
Honestly? It’s weird, nerdy, and exactly the kind of thing you’d expect from Grimes.
Marie Antoinette After the Singularity
Is AI Art the Future or a Scam?
Here’s the million-dollar question—or, well, the $25,200 question—is AI art a revolution in creativity or a glorified copy-paste hack job?
Some see it as the next step in artistic evolution, a way to blend technology with human creativity. Others think it’s ripping off real artists and replacing skill with automation.
Grimes says she’s trying to find a way to merge AI with traditional artistry rather than replace human artists. Her exact words?
"We wanted to think of a constructive way to implement AI art that supports human artists and preserves craft."
The problem? Most artists don’t buy it. And to be honest, I don’t blame them.
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Grimes’ Chaotic Life: Music, Motherhood, and Musk Drama
While all this AI art controversy is happening, Grimes’ personal life is in full-blown chaos mode.
On the same day the auction opened (February 20), she was publicly begging Musk on X (Twitter) to respond to their child’s medical crisis. Yeah, you read that right.
Meanwhile, she also found out Musk secretly had his 14th child. And if that wasn’t enough, her fans are hounding her for new music, since her last album dropped in 2020.
She even had to hop on Instagram and say:
"I’m sorry my album is taking so long."
Honestly, with everything going on, I don’t know how she has time to make music at all.
What’s Next for Grimes and AI Art?
Despite all the backlash, Grimes and her brother aren’t stopping anytime soon.
The AI tapestry was originally supposed to go into a San Francisco museum, but then Christie’s reached out, and they jumped at the opportunity.
Now, they’re already talking about more AI art projects, but as Mac Boucher puts it:
"It’ll be interesting to see: does it retain the same timelessness when the establishment actually embraces the evolution?"
Translation? Will AI art still feel rebellious and fresh when the big corporations start cashing in?
Final Thoughts: The Future of AI Art is Messy
Let’s be real—AI isn’t going anywhere. Love it or hate it, it’s changing the game.
Grimes’ sale at Christie’s may be historic, but it’s also controversial as hell. Artists feel like their work is being stolen, while collectors see a new frontier of digital creativity.
So what’s the future? Will AI art become the next great movement, or will it be just another tech fad that fades into obscurity?
Whatever happens, Grimes will be right in the middle of it—whether she likes it or not.
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