20: Recapping 2024 and Projecting 2025 in Digital Art

In this conversation, the Le Random team reflects on a whirlwind 2024 in digital art and looks ahead to 2025. Host Peter Bauman (Editor-in-Chief at Le Random) is joined by thefunnyguys (CEO) and Conrad House (Collection Lead).

Chapters 📖

Chapter 1: Introduction

[00:00:05] - Host Peter Bauman introduces the podcast, the guests, and the agenda: reflecting on 2024 and discussing the outlook for 2025.

Chapter 2: Themes of 2024

[00:01:26] - Discussion on the major themes of 2024, focusing on digital art platforms like fxhash, Foundation, Art Blocks, and their pivots or expansions.

- The Artist Token Economy

[00:02:43] - Exploration of the fxhash artist token economy and its implications for artists and collectors.

- Platform Developments

[00:03:30] - Conrad House talks about Rodeo's onboarding process and how platforms are adapting to market conditions.

- Market Conditions vs. Institutional Acceptance

[00:06:29] - Peter Bauman discusses the dual themes of market struggles and institutional acceptance of digital art in 2024.

- Institutional Recognition of Digital Art

[00:09:45] - Thefunnyguys and Conrad House reflect on the institutional acclaim for digital art and its impact on the market.

- Maturing Market and Collectors

[00:11:06] - Discussion on the maturing digital art market and the growing sophistication of collectors.

Chapter 2: Exhibitions of the Year

[00:14:30] - We share our favorite exhibitions of 2024, including Electric Dreams and Electric Op.

Chapter 3: Projects of the Year

[00:22:55] - We discuss our favorite projects from 2024, such as The Call by Holly Herndon and Mat Dryhurst.

Chapter 4: Le Random acquisitions of the year

[00:35:55] - Discussion on favorite team acquisitions and commissions of 2024, highlighting Deep ASCII, Florada, and others.

Chapter 5: Artist of the Year

[00:45:45] - We nominate our artists of the year, including Holly Herndon, Mat Dryhurst, and Rafaël Rozendaal.

Chapter 6: Events of 2024

[00:54:04] - Reflection on the major events of 2024, such as the Generative Art Summit in Berlin and Bright Moments Venice.

Chapter 7: Accomplishments of 2024

[00:59:11] - We highlight personal and team accomplishments from 2024, focusing on commissions and content.

Chapter 8: Looking Ahead to 2025

[01:04:29] - We discuss the events and projects we're looking forward to in 2025, including NFT Paris and new exhibitions.

Chapter 9: Market and Regulatory Outlook for 2025

[01:10:24] - Discussion on the potential impact of political and regulatory changes on the crypto and digital art markets in 2025.

Chapter 10: Goals and Aspirations for 2025

[01:20:59] - We share our goals for 2025, including exploring new technologies, activations, and preservation efforts.

Chapter 11: Closing Thoughts

[01:28:28] - Final reflections on 2024 and excitement for the opportunities and challenges that 2025 may bring.