Life in our Minds
The Inaugural project by Random Int in the NFT space
Life in our Minds
The Inaugural project by Random Int in the NFT space
How do you envision the future of interactive art? At Pace Verso we see it being something that constantly evolves, and that breaks the boundaries between viewer, collector, and artist.
Innovation has always propelled Art History forwards, so it seems only natural that digital art and Crypto-art are moving into these interactive territories.
Thus, we are thrilled to announce an upcoming collaboration with Random International and you – the owner of a unique generative NFT artwork that will affect the final artwork.
Innovation has always propelled Art History forwards, so it seems only natural that digital art and Crypto-art are moving into these interactive territories.
Thus, we are thrilled to announce an upcoming collaboration with Random International and you – the owner of a unique generative NFT artwork that will affect the final artwork.
About the LIOM Collection
A generative art project consisting of two major parts: an NFT collection and an interactive generative virtual sculpture called ‘The Mother Flock’. Both the collection and the Mother Flock are interrelated, as they are composed of the same basic elements – 3D origami objects called Boids. During the development of the project, all the elements – Boids, NFTs, and the Mother flock – go through a complex evolutionary process that depends on the NFT collector’s behaviour.
The final piece – The Mother Flock virtual sculpture – will be unveiled at a special art world event, produced by Pace gallery.
The final piece – The Mother Flock virtual sculpture – will be unveiled at a special art world event, produced by Pace gallery.
What makes this special:
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Upon buying, each collector receives a LIOM NFT that contains a small number of Boids. You may simply perchance it with your credit card and we will automatically generate a digital wallet for you to keep your NFT work.
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LIOM NFTs gradually evolve as long as they stay in the collectors' wallet and are not put up for sale — they add new Boids to the formation, while the old Boids of the NFT gradually change their looks.
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Some NFT properties are predefined (shape, evolution speed, and the maximum of Boids etc). Other properties are affected by the buyer's wallet. LIOM NFTs can also contain randomly distributed qualities such as high evolution speed, or higher Boids limits.
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Each Boid simultaneously exists as a part of its NFT and as a part of the Mother Flock virtual sculpture. As more Boids appear and change their visual traits, the sculpture constantly evolves.
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The final piece – The Mother Flock virtual sculpture – will be unveiled at a special art world event, produced by Pace gallery. And the web version of the sculpture will live on the OG.Art platform for anyone to view online.
There are only 250 NFTs reserved for Pace Verso “Friends and Family” list, which guarantees an opportunity to purchase artwork before the main sale.
You can now make an advance payment. You may do this with a credit card if you don't have a crypto wallet yet. In this case, we will send you simple instructions on how to make a wallet later at your own time.
Your LIOM NFTs will be delivered to your wallet within 48 hours after the mint date. The Collection mint will happen in late October - early November. Closer to the event, we will let you know the day and hour of the start, as well as the exact size of the NFT collection.
The price per NFT is $(TBD)
One person may buy up to 3(?) NFTs maximum
Who are we?
Random International
Established in 2005, Random International is a postdigital art group exploring the impact of technological development on the human condition. It is led by founders Hannes Koch and Florian Ortkrass (both born in Germany and currently based in London) and best known for their large-scale interactive installations, such as their critically acclaimed installation Rain Room. Their works were shown worldwide and are in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the YUZ Foundation in Shanghai, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in LA, and many more
Danil Krivoruchko
Ukrainian-born New York based multidisciplinary digital artist and art director whose clients include names like Apple, Nike, Intel, and Boeing. Krivoruchko’s work has won a variety of festival awards. He is currently nominated for a 2022 EMMY Award for Outstanding Main Title Design for the series "Foundation" as part of their creative team.
Pace Verso
Pace Gallery's web3 hub for producing and launching blockchain-powered artworks. An early champion of artists engaged with technology, Pace has long held innovation as a core value.
Don't want to miss it? Want to learn more, be a part of this groundbreaking project, and perhaps even see how your piece of art can engage and change the whole work? Become artists’ co-creator:
FAQ
What is blockchain?
The British Higher School of Art and Design (BHSAD) is a partner of the University of Hertfordshire (UH) running six validated BA (Hons) programs. Upon successful completion of studies, BHSAD students are eligible to receive academic awards issued by the University of Hertfordshire and identical to those provided for UH graduates. Our students can transfer freely to UH and return back for any semester during their studies.
Do I need cryptocurrency to buy crypto art?
No, you don't. You can pay with fiat and your credit card for it.
So what am I buying?
You are buying a token. It's like a certificate of ownership on the blockchain. Nonfungible tokens are secured by "smart contracts," lines of code that dictate the terms of use for those tokens. So you are buying proof that you own this original piece of art. And what's nice is that if you decide to sell it, the artist will automatically get his fee, unlike the rolls of the traditional art market.
Then why do I need a crypto wallet?
Because that is the place where the art NFTs that you've collected will be delivered. The most popular software-based digital wallet is MetaMask — you can learn how to install it on your desktop here.
How can I sell my NFTs?
You can do it on a marketplace like OpenSea, where you'll need to log in with your crypto wallet. This time, you should have some cryptocurrency to pay the transaction commission. In the United States, the easiest way to buy cryptocurrency is through Coinbase, a simple-to-use US dollar to a cryptocurrency exchange for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and several other cryptos. Marketplaces like Opensea or Rarible allow buying cryptocurrency right from their interfaces.
Where can I see my NFT collection?
There are many options. You can see your LIOM NFTs on OG.Art website if you log in with your wallet. Metamask has a mobile app that allows viewing all NFTs in your wallet. Or you can go OpenSea and find them in your profile. You can even view your NFTs on your Instagram (and show them to others!) if you connect your Metamask to your account. Finally, you may create your own online gallery with one of the tools like Spatial.