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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, MarĂa Paula, an Argentinian Web 3 founder —JPG, Eth Berlin, will join me.
Set a reminder for the Twitter Space here.
![MarĂa Paula —JPG and Eth Berlin Co-Founder — will join the Podcast next Monday. Set a reminder for the Twitter Space here. MarĂa Paula —JPG and Eth Berlin Co-Founder — will join the Podcast next Monday. Set a reminder for the Twitter Space here.](https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/01543191-a4df-44f1-88d4-e238489be77c_1200x675.png)
MarĂa Paula —JPG and Eth Berlin Co-Founder — will join the Podcast next Monday. 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.”
![Themes and Variations #39 by Vera Molnar and Martin Grasser. Themes and Variations #39 by Vera Molnar and Martin Grasser.](https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/b1731384-23ae-45ff-bad1-1dc797102f2e_2520x2520.png)
Themes and Variations #39 by Vera Molnar and Martin Grasser sold for 17.99 ETH.
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.
![Zach Lieberman, Cone Gradients, 2023. Preview Output. Zach Lieberman, Cone Gradients, 2023. Preview Output.](https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/4100cadb-7bfd-4de6-864a-de6a28962454_1380x2000.webp)
Zach Lieberman, Cone Gradients, 2023. Preview Output.
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.
![The Source by Camille Roux preview. The Source by Camille Roux preview.](https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/d28dcf31-ac76-4822-a2ca-e404c53e08fc_2730x4096.jpeg)
The Source by Camille Roux preview.
5. [Interesting read] Nicholas Garcia and Messari released the State of Tezos
NFT marketplaces continue to be the leading protocols on Tezos 👉 read here.
![View full size NFT marketplaces continue to be the leading protocols on Tezos.](https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/a1a99444-0253-4361-bf29-6597b7732ab3_1280x720.png)
NFT marketplaces continue to be the leading protocols on Tezos.
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
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