Vera Molnar and Martin Grasser's Themes and Variations take the spotlight

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Hola amigos!

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.

Creating iconic real-world Bright Moments feat Seth Goldstein

Next Monday, María Paula, an Argentinian Web 3 founder —JPG, Eth Berlin, will join me.

Set a reminder for the Twitter Space here.

María 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 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.

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.

5. [Interesting read] Nicholas Garcia and Messari released the State of Tezos

NFT marketplaces continue to be the leading protocols on Tezos 👉 read here.

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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- Kaloh