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This week, in addition to highlighting a few AI projects that have caught my eye, I spoke with Syrian-Turkish generative artist Bassil Taleb about his upcoming fx(hash) genesis, one I'm looking forward to minting. I've also highlighted some other projects and artists that I'm watching and/or collecting, including my recent favorite three on Zora. In addition, there's an opportunity to help a community member, a list of Farcaster resources and more.
"Avatars of GOA" long-form AI series on Emprops:
"Avatars of Goa" is a long-form generative AI project by Ira Greenburg. Released on Emergent Properties as a follow up to the artist's successful 2022 "The Oracles" series, "Avatars of Goa" aims to reinvent the PFP, "from more collectibles to works of art".
Rather than utilizing a layered approach combining predefined bodies, heads, facial features, etc., Greenburg utilizes EmProps' generative AI variable system that, for this project, includes 11 unique traits, with each trait having numerous potential values which are weighted for rarity. Avatars are available to mint for 1 tez each, so there are no entries to barrier on this historical series.
Syrian-Turkish generative artist Bassil Taleb to release fx(hash) genesis:
Bassil Taleb, a Syrian-Turkish generative artist and architect, will be releasing his fx(hash) genesis piece, "Mashus", on Wed., March 6. A cohort of the VerticalCrypto Art residency program, Taleb says the series emerged as a reflection on the subtle yet profound ways in which intimacy and touch manifest within the digital sphere.
"I like to explore shared human experiences across cultures, kind of how we are all closer than what we appear to be and especially in the context of our digital lives," Taleb told The (art) Collector's Corner. "[In 'Mashus'], I wanted to focus on a single moment of connection: the intentionally intimate connections we share with those who we care about. So each output draws the effect of these moments in us, their traces if you will."
Along with the fx(hash) release, the project is slated to be exhibited throughout March at Mona, curated by @Kenza. Previously, Taleb's project entitled "Awabid" was released on Alba.art.
Learn more about Taleb on his website here.
Minting/Upcoming on fx(hash):
"Unmanageable" by @robscalera: An animated series that wrestles with the idea of the ever-increasing lack of control of our personal realm. Minting opens March 5 and will remain open until March 12. Click below for more details, to run live, etc. (Minting on fx(hash) on Base.)
Unmanageable
In "Unmanageable," I undertake a profound journey into the heart of life's intricacies. This endeavor serves as my expressive outlet, where I reveal with a profound sense of awareness the truth I've d
"Future Echoes" is a free mint by newcomer Paul Browne:
Future Echoes
Future Echoes is a Generative Art experiment showing how a minute change in initial conditions can give rise to vastly different outcomes. Created using pure JavaScript, without external libraries.
"Amalgamation" on Objkt.com:
I saw a piece from this series on @NFTBiker's live feed and dug a little deeper. "Amalgamation" is a 50-piece AI collection by artist Pete Richie that delves into the intersection of posthumanism, where humanity and technology coalesce into a singular entity. Each piece serves as a visual narrative, exploring themes of augmentation, transhumanism, and the blurring boundaries between organic and synthetic existence. What I like most is the collection challenges viewers to contemplate the implications of a future where the distinctions between man and machine become increasingly ambiguous. After collecting #42, I went back and collected #14, which is pictured above.
Minted on Zora:
My recent Zora favorite three, featuring @skygoodman, @tkzs, and @hopi:
https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x72e6004085d1c21a8ea128c0d45bf775cf22cae5/1https://zora.co/collect/zora:0xbb8435bb32492c10e5f9ced8a751f56776bec800/1https://zora.co/collect/zora:0xb4e0e294dde2b8a0b555854a2de7c1f9a349f4a1/20ClownVamp bringing to Verse:
"PUPPIES"
A new collection by @ClownVamp exploring the future of hyper-personalized media, through puppies.
Monday, March 4 at 2PM ET.
What happens when artificial imagery is pixel-perfect, infinite, and immediately personalized? When your TikTok feed is not just algorithmically targeted to your exact interests but algorithmically generated in real-time?
In "PUPPIES", the artist explores the optimistic side of this equation to highlight both the light and the dark. A lifetime lover of dogs and, perhaps most relevantly, dog GIFS, YouTube videos, TikToks–and really, any form of cute puppies doing cute things–he imagines what his own feed might look like in a fully optimized AI-future.
24-hour, ranked auction on @verse, presented by Tender.
New on Objkt:
Community Member in Need:
A lot of collectors are familiar with the work of Oregon-based artist ShillyPreston, who's recently wound up in a tough spot. Addresses to help are below, and you can find the artist on Objkt here.
ShillyPreston.tez on Warpcast
I'm currently in a shelter with my family and I only have 5 days left until we have to leave. If you can donate anything I would really appreciate it. Tez - tz1SMEhS93oLW6v3Uw154nZ7JqzepqSaYZA4 Any chain - 0x02A8F422E4623cF409B2a1a64a603B16357EA9da Sol - 8VMeBZQs3s3WrJin8RD6CG2S3wtUaocfe9H7rHtXKHZt
Good Listens, Reads & Watches:
@Kaloh digs deep into the Farcaster NFT ecosystem, bringing back his "market report" for the occasion:
🟣 Deep Dive: Farcaster NFTs
It has been a while since I created a market report. The reason is It felt unnecessary, and I couldn't find a particular angle that inspired me to pi...
The folks at WTBS speak with Jacek Markusiewicz:
Baudrillard, Blockchains & Barbarians: Interview with Jacek Markusiewicz by Waiting To Be Signed
WTBS lands a dream guest, Jacek Markusiewicz! Both of us have been following and collecting work by Jacek since his earliest days releasing on fx(hash). We are so excited to share this episode with him ahead of his Verse Solos release, Barbarians!
"What if...?" (Artist Journal 305) with @pocobelli:
In Case You Missed It:
I highlighted this one last week, but there are a few days left to mint"Aux Arbres" by @Zancan. While adding a few more my to my wallet, I minted the beauty that is pictured above. 💙
Don't miss out on this historical drop, the largest ever of its kind.
Farcaster/Warpcast Resources:
kugusha's Farcaster list: An updated, comprehensive list of art-focused channels, tools, resources, etc.
Photocaster: A photographer-focused client supporting high-res images.
Neynar: A subscription-based frame building platform. (Plans from $9/mo.)
Tiles: A photo-only feed platform. (Me: https://www.v0.tiles.cool/fluffheadchaser)
Gallery: Showcase art in frame galleries.
Suggestions, comments, etc.?
Feel free to reach out to me on Warpcast or via email in my Linktree:
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Photographer. Music enthusiast. Art collector.
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Issue #29 of The (art) Collector's Corner is out and includes notable releases and projects on @fxhash, @verse, and @objktcom; @olgaf's @galeriemet release; @fakewhale's artist open call; the @farcaster ecosystem; what we're reading and watching; and more. https://paragraph.xyz/@collectorscorner/the-art-collectors-corner-or-issue-29
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Nice to slow down and read something about art for a change. Thanks.
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This week for /firstdraft I published Issue #29 of The (art) Collector's Corner, aiming to bridge the gap across platforms and chains, elevating distinct artistic endeavors and empowering digital art connoisseurs. This edition includes notable releases and projects on @fxhash, @verse, @objktcom and @rodeodotclub; the Farcaster ecosystem in the 'State of Crypto' report; @fakewhale's artist open call; what we're reading and watching; and more. https://paragraph.xyz/@collectorscorner/the-art-collectors-corner-or-issue-29
Wow 🤩 just discovered @fluffheadchaser ‘s CC on /paragraph and I just subscribed! Check it out:
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This week I wrote Issue #25 of the (art) Collector's Corner newsletter, using my /firstdraft Club writing accountability program membership on @hypersub to get me past my propensity to procrastinate as well as past my predisposition for "perfection". 😊 https://paragraph.xyz/@collectorscorner/the-art-collectors-corner-or-issue-25-or-sept-20,-2024
Issue #25 of the (art) Collector's Corner is out, featuring notable releases and projects on Highlight, Objkt, Verse, Teia and Rodeo; a Hypersub for geometric art enthusiasts; a Brazilian artist initiative on Warpcast; what we're reading and watching, and more. Read/subscribe 👇 Follow us here: /art-cc https://paragraph.xyz/@collectorscorner/the-art-collectors-corner-or-issue-25-or-sept-20,-2024
@paul-prudence @yepstt @thepapercrane @studio-captain @platformmmm @hypersub @jeres @marcelonada @msoriaro @danielleking
Thank you a lot Fluff ✨
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Awesome! Big @yepstt fan here too!
Thank you so much for including the MAIF show in NYC that I’m co-curating!
thank you for the mention!! 🙏 🙏 🙏 ❤️
Thank you for the free mint!
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Aaaah thank you Fluffhead for mentioning us in your Collector's Corner! Amongst some amazing other artists and friends :)
New edition of the (art) Collector's Corner newsletter is out, featuring notable projects we're minting/collecting/watching on fx(hash), Objkt, Rodeo, SuperRare, Highlight, Verse and more. 😊 https://paragraph.xyz/@collectorscorner/the-art-collectors-corner-or-issue-24-or-sept-4,-2024
@donmarqvez @collapsar-b @lucianaguerraok @michaelmicasso @aluan @priyanka @winterbloed @daturascore.eth @nubplus @humanbydesign
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Great selection! 🪄 Thanks for the mention, appreciate it a lot 🫶
Looking forward to collecting your release!
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New issue of (art) Collector's Corner (/art-cc) is out, including upcoming projects to watch on @fxhash and @makersplace, a snapshot of recently-released projects of note, an artist open call on @tezos, some things we've collected on @rodeodotclub and /zora, what we're reading and watching, and more. https://paragraph.xyz/@collectorscorner/the-art-collectors-corner-or-issue-23-or-aug-27,-2024
@pixelsymphony @collapsar-b @nabeelnft @msoriaro @328jesse @gramajo.eth @kaloh @gorillasun @jpfraneto.eth
Thank you for the kind shoutout, bud! Love these newsletters 🙂
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(art) Collector's Corner Issue #21 is out, featuring recent releases and upcoming projects of note on @highlight, @rodeodotclub, Zora, @hereandnow, and @objktcom. 😊 https://paragraph.xyz/@collectorscorner/the-art-collectors-corner-or-issue-21-or-aug-19,-2024
@deconstruct @mistershot @nbswwit @omgidrawedit @yedai @distcollective @whitekross @antonis-tsagari @mikkolagerstedt @luyotw
Wow!! 😍 Thank you for including us! 300 $degen
I really appreciate the mention, FC! ♥️
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This week I built: The 20th issue of /art-cc on @paragraph, aiming to bridge the gap across platforms and chains, helping to amplify art from talented artists in all genres of work. 😊 https://paragraph.xyz/@collectorscorner/the-art-collectors-corner-or-issue-20-or-aug-14,-2024
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Wow! Your newsletter has already reached issue 20! Congratulations on the continuity and the quality of the content you produce 🌞 500 $farther
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