Light Years by Dmitri Cherniak
Light Years is a project from generative artist Dmitri Cherniak in partnership with The Estate of László Moholy-Nagy. It is an homage to the photogram as a medium, but with a digitally native twist. Each of the 100 unique editions was created by a code-based generative system, then hand-prepared and printed to a film negative. A high definition scan of the negative was used to develop the image as a silver gelatin print which can be claimed by the first collector of the artwork.
Integrations
Rhizome Archives Fidenza: A Milestone in Generative Art
Mon 21st Apr 2025
A year ago, Rhizome sought recommendations for significant p5 projects worthy of archival preservation. The chosen project was **Fidenza**, recognized for its transformative impact on generative art.
In related news, the exhibition *Living Architecture: Gehry at Guggenheim Bilbao* has garnered positive reviews. The project, inspired by Blade Runner, explores architectural innovation through data and AI, featuring works inspired by:
- Frank Gehry's Walt Disney Concert Hall
- Zaha Hadid's DDP
- Gaudi's Casa Batlló
The exhibition marks a significant milestone in Spain's architectural landscape, blending traditional design with technological advancement.
Ringers NFT Collection Celebrates 4th Anniversary
Mon 3rd Feb 2025
**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.
Generative Art Exhibition and Talk in Toronto
Thu 19th Dec 2024
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
