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102: Generative Chaos, Curation & Community with La Random’s Jan

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This week on TezTalks Radio, Marissa Trew is joined by thefunnyguys (aka Jan), co-founder of La Random—an art institution dedicated to generative art on Tezos. From NBA Top Shot to assembling one of the most diverse collections in the space, Jan shares his journey as a collector, his thoughts on curating for context, and why Tezos is the chain of choice for generative discovery.
Our special guest is Jan of La Random, where curation meets code and context on Tezos.
🔍 In this episode, we’ll explore:
The Origin Story: – From NBA Top Shot to minting works by Japanese artist QBB.
Why Tezos: – The go-to platform for collecting generative art with purpose and accessibility.
La Random’s Mission: – Building an archive that spans three generations of generative creators.
Curation with Intent: – How La Random provides cultural and historical framing for code-based art.

Chapters

1. Introduction to Jan and Lorandum (00:00:00)

2. Jan's Journey into NFT Collecting (00:07:47)

3. Understanding Generative Art Quality (00:12:48)

4. The Vision Behind Lorandum (00:16:21)

5. Discovery Process and Collection Diversity (00:23:35)

6. Technical Evolution of Generative Art (00:29:51)

7. Generative Art versus AI (00:34:48)

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