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100 PROOF Live: Franke's 1982 Apple II Art Reimagined

Nov 17, 2023

Amanda, Sam, and Eli join Kevin and Derek to discuss the ZENTRUM Exhibition, the Helena Sarin drop, Disney x Dapper partnership for digital pins, and the Liquid Delegate marketplace. They also interview Anika Meier, the curator of the ZENTRUM drop, about Franke's legacy. Exciting discussions about market overview, upcoming drops, and digital collectibles with mainstream IP. Curator Ona-ka shares their background and journey into curating and writing in the art world. Collaboration, excitement, and appreciation for early pioneers in the space.

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Amanda

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Quick takeaways

Early computer and generative art pioneers like Herbert Frank were visionary in their exploration of technology in the art world.

Herbert Frank's experiments with code and art in the Sentrum Collection showcased the potential of real-time, dynamic images using technology.

The resurgence of interest in early computer and generative art pioneers highlights the historical significance and influence of their work on contemporary artists, leading to collaborations and exhibitions.

Deep dives

An Unexpected Journey into Curating

Ona-ka Meyer never intended to be a curator, but her passion for writing about art led her down that path. She started by co-founding a student magazine and eventually began curating exhibitions after people noticed her work. Her focus turned to early computer and generative art pioneers, who she believes were visionary in their exploration of technology in the art world.

Introduction

2min

Busy Schedules, Upcoming Drops, and Footwear Choice

2min

Zen Collection: Computer Generative Art

13min

Creating Digital Collectibles with Mainstream IP

10min

Liquid Delegate: Marketplace for Digital Object Property Rights

9min

Exploring 'proof' and Minting Token Zero with Ona-ka

2min

Unexpected Journey into Curating and Writing in the Art World

12min

Excitement, Collaboration, and Appreciation

2min

Kevin (CEO, PROOF) is reunited with Derek (Collab+Currency) this week. They’re joined by Amanda (PROOF Culture and Community), Sam (NFTStats; PROOF Director of Research), and Eli (PROOF Head of Art) for the show.

Eli gives details of the ZENTRUM Exhibition at the Foundry and the exciting Helena Sarin drop. NFTstats/Sam gives an overview of the market this week, and the crew starts chatting about Disney x Dapper’s partnership for digital pins. They also talk about the Liquid Delegate marketplace, which tokenizes utility and has a ton of innovative use cases.

Anika Meier is the curator of the ZENTRUM drop by Herbert W. Franke, and Eli speaks with her to learn all about her background, Franke’s legacy, and why this drop is special.

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ZENTRUM drop | https://www.proof.xyz/exhibitions/zentrum

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0:00:00 Intro and Host Chat