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For Zero10 Art Basel Hong Kong, @artblocks_io and I have been busy building an experience which we hope will resonate with a wide audience who know little to nothing about algorithmic art, and or, digital assets. Visitors will be able to generate unique artworks through an intuitive interface, shown alongside large curated prints from the same system. Participants can select a favorite result to mint to a custodial wallet and collect a small, but high quality on-demand print, signed by the artist. The experience, name, and description of this project are designed for audiences with little or no prior exposure to code-based art. The interactive component helps visitors build an intuitive understanding of the practice and how it connects to the broader history of art made with traditional media. I believe that when work does not obviously appear to be created through an abstract process like code, it can spark a natural curiosity and openness in those new to this form of digital art. The idea of co-creating and owning a unique artwork at an accessible price point is nothing special in our space. But this, I believe, is still one of the real radical innovations offered by long form generative art in the context of the traditional art world. This project is in no way trying to push the boundaries of code-based or digital art. It is a project designed to bring some of the magic we all take for granted to a general art appreciative audience. I believe there are many innovations we take for granted in this ecosystem and forget 99.99% of the world still knows nothing about them. Careful framing and delivery of these technologies, modalities and ideas is key to bringing our art to a wider audience IMO.