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In this conversation, the Le Random team reflects on a whirlwind 2024 in digital art and looks ahead to 2025. Host Peter Bauman (Monk Antony, Le Random's editor in chief) is joined by lerandom.art/subjects/thefunnyguys (CEO) and Conrad House (Nemo Cake, former Collection Lead at Le Random).
Also in this episode: Art Basel (lerandom.art/subjects/art-basel), Tate (lerandom.art/subjects/tate), Travess Smalley (lerandom.art/subjects/travess-smalley), Vuk Ćosić (lerandom.art/subjects/vuk-cosic), Erik Swahn (lerandom.art/subjects/erik-swahn), Kazumasa Teshigawara (qubibi) (lerandom.art/subjects/kazumasa-teshigawara-qub…), Michael Kozlowski (lerandom.art/subjects/michael-kozlowski), Hic et Nunc (HEN) (lerandom.art/subjects/hic-et-nunc-hen), Marcel Schwittlick (lerandom.art/subjects/marcel-schwittlick), Frieze (lerandom.art/subjects/frieze)
Listen next: Ep. 23, Discussing Digital Art in 1Q 2025 (lerandom.art/episodes/discussing-digital-art-i…), Ep. 38, 2025 Art in Review with thefunnyguys, Conrad House & Peter Bauman (lerandom.art/episodes/2025-art-in-review-with-…)
Chapters 📖:
Introduction
Host Peter Bauman introduces the podcast, the guests, and the agenda: reflecting on 2024 and discussing the outlook for 2025.
Why did the big platforms pivot?
Discussion on the major themes of 2024, focusing on digital art platforms like lerandom.art/subjects/fxhash, Foundation, Art Blocks (lerandom.art/subjects/art-blocks), and their pivots or expansions.
What do artist tokens mean for artists?
Exploration of the fxhash artist token economy and its implications for artists and collectors.
How are platforms like Rodeo adapting?
Conrad House talks about Rodeo's onboarding process and how platforms are adapting to market conditions.
Market slump or museum moment?
Peter Bauman discusses the dual themes of market struggles and institutional acceptance of digital art in 2024.
Does museum acclaim help the market?
Thefunnyguys and Conrad House reflect on the institutional acclaim for digital art and its impact on the market.
Are collectors getting more discerning?
Discussion on the maturing digital art market and the growing sophistication of collectors.
What were 2024's best exhibitions?
We share our favorite exhibitions of 2024, including Electric Dreams (lerandom.art/subjects/electric-dreams) and Electric Op (lerandom.art/subjects/electric-op).
What were 2024's best projects?
We discuss our favorite projects from 2024, such as The Call (lerandom.art/subjects/the-call) by Holly Herndon (lerandom.art/subjects/holly-herndon) and Mat Dryhurst (lerandom.art/subjects/mat-dryhurst).
What did Le Random acquire in 2024?
Discussion on favorite team acquisitions and commissions of 2024, highlighting Deep ASCII, Florada, and others.
Who was the artist of the year?
We nominate our artists of the year, including Holly Herndon, Mat Dryhurst, and Rafaël Rozendaal (lerandom.art/subjects/rafael-rozendaal).
Which 2024 events mattered most?
Reflection on the major events of 2024, such as the Generative Art Summit in Berlin and Bright Moments (lerandom.art/subjects/bright-moments) Venice.
What did Le Random achieve in 2024?
We highlight personal and team accomplishments from 2024, focusing on commissions and content.
What are we watching for in 2025?
We discuss the events and projects we're looking forward to in 2025, including NFT Paris and new exhibitions.
Will politics reshape crypto in 2025?
Discussion on the potential impact of political and regulatory changes on the crypto and digital art markets in 2025.
What are our goals for 2025?
We share our goals for 2025, including exploring new technologies, activations, and preservation efforts.
Closing Thoughts
Final reflections on 2024 and excitement for the opportunities and challenges that 2025 may bring.
