#7 Unbound Art: Takashi Murakami and Dmitri Cherniak in the Era of Creative Discovery
#7 Unbound Art: Takashi Murakami and Dmitri Cherniak in the Era of Creative Discovery
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Get ready for a journey through the vibrant world of digital art and creativity in our latest edition of the newsletter! We look at how renowned artist Takashi Murakami takes a brief look back at the last three years and sees his digital art.
We delve into the fascinating dialogue between generative artist Dmitri Cherniak and LACMA curator Dhyandra Lawson, exploring the intricacies of generative art.
Finally, we explore the intersection of technology and art curation with María Paula Fernández of "JPG" and dive into the fundamentals of generative art with Open Processing.
News Digest
The Whitney Museum of American Art is launching a new digital art project called CENTO by artist Nancy Baker Cahill on October 3, 2023.
Marco Brambilla, the pioneering video artist, presents his first NFT series on Artwrld to benefit the Perez Art Museum Miami.
Art Blocks celebrated generative art in Marfa this weekend.
Marfa? Marfa, the charming city in the far reaches of Texas, has become a thriving centre for creativity and artistic expression and is also the physical location of Art Blocks.
Digital Highlight
Following the addition of Ringers #962 to LACMA's holdings, Generative artist Dmitri Cherniak engages in a conversation with LACMA Curator Dhyandra Lawson. Their dialogue delves into the craftsmanship behind systems, the curation of randomness, and the genesis of Ringers.
Watch the whole interview.
Breaking records
On June 15 2023, Ringers #879 (nicknamed ‘the Goose’ because of its coincidental resemblance to the animal) sold for $6.2 million. Sotheby’s reported the sale as the “second most valuable work of generative art ever sold at auction.” In February 2023, Ringers #962 became one of the first pieces of art on the blockchain in the collection of LACMA, gifted by The Medici Collection.
Notable Insight
“Expanding NFTs into fine art is what I’m fully pursuing right now.”
– Takashi Murakami (Source)
While Murakami may have had high expectations for his NFT projects that were not entirely met, it will be intriguing to see how he leverages his crypto knowledge and past digital work as inspiration for future visual art.
Sale Spotlight
The Harvest is constructed using p5.js, harnessing its 3D API capabilities. When the orthogonal view is activated, the algorithm employs volumetric rectangular units to fashion a stylized semblance of extraterrestrial terrains. Each beam's position, color, reach, and yield are computed and systematically rendered as time unfolds.
Rising Talent
“Fold is a series that explores the diverse concepts of folding, merging them into an abstract, generative long-form work. From the natural undulations of sediment in the earth's crust to the human act of origami, folds wield significant structural and organizational power. Yet, they can also dramatically distort and redefine the shape and direction of the structures they form on the canvas.“
Tech & Texture
María Paula Fernández of “JPG“ looks at the history of curation and related mechanisms in the art world.
Open Processing offers a good introduction to generative art and nourishes the understanding of code and art.
Closing Remarks
Thank you for being part of our creative journey. Stay tuned for more captivating stories, innovative projects, and rising talents in the next edition coming this week.