The two pieces of ‘SLIDE AND RUN’ by @nikitadiakur are now available for bidding! ▪️Reserve auction starting at 1500 xtz The exhibition Slide and Run presents two works: ‘Run ⎕’ and ‘Hair 2 ∞’. These pieces explore the tension between control and randomness in computer-generated imagery through an animation method that blends puppeteering with dynamic simulation. Created a decade ago in 2014, the Ugly series emerged as a counter-response to the highly polished CGI aesthetics prevalent at the time, emphasizing unpredictability and imperfection. Traditional animation allows for complete control through iterative adjustments, but the animation in Ugly introduces uncertainty by integrating simulated physics. The animator sets the initial parameters and directs the action, but the computer’s calculations determine the final movement. This approach results in a more organic and unpredictable output, akin to working with human actors whose behavior cannot be fully anticipated. Thus, Ugly challenges conventional notions of animation by embracing imperfection, work-in-progress aesthetics, and the unexpected outcomes inherent to simulation-based processes. Enter here to watch the pieces in full resolution (sound on!), read more about the release and make your bid 👉🏼 objkt.com/collections/exhibi…

In light of what is happening in the Middle East, I'm once again offering to produce a recommendation letter to any artist I've worked with through my gallery or Artcrush. This can help constitute your candidacy to benefit from the asylum status in France. I can do it for other visa programs outside of France too as long as you are in a situation justifying of becoming a refugee. I will respect your confidentiality on your situation of course and not talk about it publicly. I have done it for fellow Russian and Ukrainian artists who had reached out to me in the last couple of years, so if you are Soudanese, Yemeni, Somalian, Burkinabè, Birmanian, Israeli, Palestinian, Iranian, Afghan, Lebanese, Congolese, Nigerian, Lybian, Syrian, Kurdish, Armenian, Azerbadji, or other, feel free to reach out even If we didn't work together before (we can figure something out) I might not be the biggest authority to do so but getting recommended by an established art professional as an artist can go a long way, I don't take sides whatsoever, just want artists to be able to do art and help in any little way I can regardless of their origin, ethnicity, nationality sexual orientation, gender or political affiliation. Most Particularly, I can make recommendations letter to the Atelier des Artist en Exile, an NGO that aims to identify artists in exile of all origins and disciplines, to support them according to their situation and needs, to offer them workspace and to put them in contact with professionals (French and European networks), in order to provide them with the necessary means to restructure and continue their practice. My first show of WEB3 artists was made in collaboration with them so I have a great relationship with them.

🧵 1/2 Gm! We know you're eager for details on The Tickle IRL release, and guess what? They’re coming soon! We’ve been working hard behind the scenes, and while it’s a lot to organize, we’re taking it one playful step at a time.