Vera Molnar and Martin Grasser's Themes and Variations take the spotlight
Here are 5 things worth sharing about generative art in case you missed them...
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Welcome to the hundreds (~250) of subscribers that joined over the last week.
In this issue (weekly digest), I curate 5 things I thought were worth sharing from the generative art world.
1. [Kaloh’s Podcast] The Bright Moments story with Seth Goldstein
I enjoyed chatting with Seth Goldstein, Bright Moments founder, last week. Listen to the episode below.
Next Monday, María Paula, an Argentinian Web 3 founder —JPG, Eth Berlin, will join me.
Set a reminder for the Twitter Space here.
2. [Hot Collection] Themes and Variations by Vera Molnar (in collaboration with Martin Grasser) via Sotheby’s & Art x Code
Last week was highlighted by Themes and Variations by Vera Molnar (in collaboration with Martin Grasser) via Sotheby’s & Art x Code.
This collection is undoubtedly a crucial point in history, as it represents the first NFT collection minted by the 99-year-old computer art pioneer.
Interesting fact: The code is in onchain (using the Art Blocks Engine), but the 500 pieces were curated manually by Vera and Martin. Michael Bouhanna — Sotheby’s VP ad Head of Contemporary Art — called it “curated long generative.”
3. [Upcoming solo show] Lichtrequisit: Studies in color, light, and geometry by Zach Liebermann via verse
Light assumes a profound presence within contemporary art, shaping Lieberman’s artistic practice. In this exhibition, the artist reflects on light as a creative medium, exploring the relationship between his work and the art of the past, and situating his new series within the wider discourse of media art.
Lichtrequisit: Studies in color, light, and geometry by Zach Liebermann.
50 editioned works.
150 mint passes.
each work's edition will be capped at 1/5
available with a signed print by Zach Lieberman.
The solo show is accompanied by a V&A —Saturday, 5th August, 1-4 pm.
4. [Upcoming Collection] The Source by Camille Roux and Matthieu Segret via gmStudio
An Ode to Water's Myriad States.
The Source by Camille Roux and Matthieu Segret
Collection size: 300.
Price: Dutch Auction, 4 → 0.25 ETH
Jul 31, 2023 @ 17:00 GMT+2.
5. [Interesting read] Nicholas Garcia and Messari released the State of Tezos
NFT marketplaces continue to be the leading protocols on Tezos 👉 read here.
Interesting takeaways:
Hic et nunc volume remains strong, although the original project has been discontinued, and a community-led marketplace (Teia) has taken over.
DeFi is experiencing growing traction on Tezos.
Tezos protocols and technology continue to be developed at a rapid pace.
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Until next time,
- Kaloh
Hey Kaloh! Thanks for curating this fantastic weekly digest on generative art. I'm particularly intrigued by the Themes and Variations collection by Vera Molnar and Martin Grasser - a true milestone in computer art history. Looking forward to more inspiring insights from you in the future! Cheers! - Adam