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Navette in Real Life

Minting Thursday

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TRAME x CPG
February 28, 2023

Seeing the excitement that Navette generated in real life at the opening on Thursday in Paris was the highlight of last week. Community members had a chance to see first-hand how generative art can translate into a physically crafted artwork; a piece meant for use and display, complete with texture, dimension, and other properties that elude the screen, like material reflection of light.

A guest experiences the texture of the tapestry up close

We enjoyed watching moments of wonder dance across faces in the room as onlookers viewed the tapestry for the first time. People were realizing: The possibilities at the intersection of generative art and craft are boundless and just beginning to unfold.

Guests ponder the artwork

Navette and other displays exhibited by CPG partner TRAME, including live 3D printing of earthenware vases, sparked a variety of animated conversations.

Guests against the tapestry backdrop

Artist Alexis André was in his element throughout the reception at Le Bon Marché to explain his process and discuss details of the output. Several CPG community members had a chance to engage him directly.

Artist Alexis André in conversation with a guest

What’s Ahead

TODAY: Please join us for our Twitter Spaces, The Future of Generative Art and Craft, with Erick Calderon (aka Snowfro) of Art Blocks, Navette artist Alexis André, Chris Cantino of CPG, and TRAME Founder Ismail Tazi. The panel will be moderated by Jean-Christophe Camuset of ELLE Decor.

In the lead up to mint this week, we’ll be publishing previews of the outputs on our Twitter feed to stimulate imagination about what the next generative work and companion tapestry could possibly be. While you won’t be able to guess, it will be fun to imagine. Think color, texture, and pattern without boundaries.

There will also be an announcement regarding a special utility for holders of Navette.

Spools of woolen tapestry thread sit in a sunny window at French atelier Néolice

Mint Details

Please note that these details have been updated since the last newsletter:

200 generative pieces via Dutch Auction, open to all, beginning March 2 at 10am PT/1pm ET/7pm CET:

‣ Starting bid 10Ξ
‣ Resting bid 1Ξ

Standard for Dutch auctions, the price will be lowered incrementally until the collection is either sold out or reaches the resting price of 1Ξ.

Visit the auction page for more details.