Light Years by Dmitri Cherniak

**Joan Semmel**, at 93 years old, recently gave what's being described as one of the best artist talks in recent memory. The veteran artist's presentation has garnered significant attention in the art community for its quality and insight. - Semmel's talk demonstrates the continued vitality of established artists - The presentation highlights the value of experience and perspective in contemporary art discourse - At 93, Semmel proves that age brings wisdom and compelling artistic commentary This exceptional talk reinforces Semmel's position as an important voice in the art world, showing that veteran artists continue to offer valuable perspectives to contemporary audiences.

**Polygon Etcetera at Art Basel Miami** Only 12 of 20 editions from the Polygon Etcetera series were displayed at Art Basel Miami with AOTM Gallery. The remaining 8 works were held by collectors who chose to print them. **Key highlights:** - Artist notes the printed works "truly shine in print" - AOTM Gallery's first physical installation was deemed highly successful - Exhibition attracted both traditional and crypto-native collectors - Featured alongside Ringers artwork display The collaboration between the generative art series and gallery representation demonstrates growing crossover between digital and physical art markets.

**Toledo Museum of Art** is embracing digital transformation under Director **Adam Levine's** leadership. The [ArtNews profile](https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/toledo-museum-of-art-digital-art-ai-and-future-proofing-the-museum-1234751781/) explores how the museum is: - Integrating **AI technologies** into exhibitions - **Future-proofing** traditional museum practices - Balancing digital innovation with classical art preservation Levine discusses the challenges of modernizing a traditional institution while maintaining its core mission. The museum is exploring how emerging technologies can enhance visitor experiences without compromising artistic integrity. This approach reflects broader trends in the art world as institutions adapt to digital-native audiences and new forms of creative expression.

**Art critic K.A. Letts reviews "Infinite Images: The Art of Algorithms"** at Toledo Museum of Art, despite admitting mixed feelings about digital art. The writer ultimately **recommends the exhibition to anyone within striking distance**, suggesting the show overcame their initial reservations. **Key points:** - Review published on Detroit Art Review - Exhibition explores algorithmic art at major museum - Critic's honest perspective on digital art medium - Strong recommendation despite personal hesitations The exhibition opened in July 2025 and represents a significant institutional showcase of algorithm-based artwork. [Read the full review](https://detroitartreview.com/2025/08/infinite-images-the-art-of-algorithms-toledo-museum-of-art/)

**Dmitri Cherniak reflects on Ringers' journey** as the influential NFT collection approaches its 4th anniversary. The project emerged from his 2018 New Year's resolution to promote generative art after visiting the Whitney's Programmed exhibition. Key moments: - Jan 30, 2021: Pre-launch Q&A session - Jan 31, 2021: Official release on Art Blocks as Curated Series #2 The collection has since become a cornerstone of generative art in the NFT space, marking a significant milestone in the artist's mission to bring generative art to mainstream attention.

InterAccess in Toronto is hosting an artist talk exploring the generative art boom of the past 4 years. This event provides context to recent developments in the space, including exhibitions like the London show that connected early generative art pioneers with contemporary artists. The timing is particularly relevant given recent projects like Light Years, which bridges traditional and digital art techniques. - Date: December 16, 2024 - Location: InterAccess, Toronto - Focus: Understanding the generative art movement's evolution