Harold Cohen was a British artist and computer scientist, best known for his pioneering work in the field of computer-generated art. He developed a program called AARON, which creates original artworks autonomously. Cohen's innovative approach combined traditional artistic techniques with advanced algorithms, allowing machines to produce visual art. Throughout his career, Cohen exhibited his work in various prestigious galleries and museums, contributing significantly to the dialogue between art and technology. He held teaching positions at institutions like the University of California, San Diego, where he influenced a new generation of artists and researchers interested in the intersection of creativity and computing.