For the first time, Art Basel has collaborated with acclaimed generative artist Tyler Hobbs and ICONIC to create an exclusive poster series on the occasion of Art Basel Miami Beach.
Presales begin Thursday, December 5th @ 8AM ET.
Public sales begin Friday, December 6th @ 8AM ET.
About the Art Basel Miami Beach 2024 Series by Tyler Hobbs
This release features two distinct editions:
A Limited Edition collection composed of 400 unique prints, created on Hahnemühle Museum Etching 350 GSM paper, hand-signed and numbered by Hobbs, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity with an NFC chip.
A single image Collector’s Edition poster on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 188 GSM paper, which includes an NFC chip on the backside of the poster.
Each edition encapsulates the experience of being at Art Basel long after the show closes.
64 Bits of Sunlight
An Exclusive Commemorative Poster Series by Generative Artist Tyler Hobbs for Art Basel Miami Beach 2024.
ABOUT:
64 BITS OF SUNLIGHT
64 Bits of Sunlight is a new generative release by acclaimed artist Tyler Hobbs. The algorithm is constructed in a non-deterministic way so that every time it is run, a different image is produced. Within the algorithm, choices are made to decide the compositional structure, color palette, textures, and other elements. As a result, there are a wide range of potential images that can be constructed.
The algorithm is crafted by hand using a general-purpose programming language. It does not involve AI or data visualization. It is simply designed to explore a particular aesthetic space of possibilities, using chance decisions to arrive at unexpected outcomes.
The Limited Edition series comprises 400 entirely unique outputs, with each print showcasing a one-of-a-kind creation generated by the algorithm, resulting in a collection of 400 distinct, hand-signed and numbered prints.
ABOUT:
TYLER HOBBS
Tyler Hobbs is an Austin-based visual artist who works primarily with algorithms, plotters, and paint to create works that explore the relationship between computational aesthetics and the natural world. By programming custom algorithms, he balances the rigid precision of computer-generated structures with the organic, unpredictable qualities found in nature.
His art has been exhibited internationally, including solo shows at Unit in London and Pace Gallery in New York City, and is highly sought after by collectors, with pieces featured in auctions by Christie’s, Phillips, and Sotheby’s. His work is also part of the permanent collections at LACMA, SFMOMA, and the Museum of Art+Light.
ABOUT:
THE RELEASE
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Limited-Edition: This exclusive series features 400 unique 1:1 artworks, each hand-signed, individually numbered, and meticulously printed on museum-grade Hahnemühle Museum Etching 350 GSM paper.
Collector’s Edition: This gorgeously crafted series is printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 188 GSM.
Print Size: 50 x 70.6 cm (19.7 x 27.8 in.) -
An NFC (Near Field Communication) chip is a small device embedded on our prints, enabling enhanced digital connectivity and verification for each piece. By scanning the chip with your phone, collectors can:
Claim the digital COA
Access exclusive content
Authenticate their print’s provenance
Unlock VIP access to future releases
Limited Edition: The Limited Edition series comes with a certificate of authenticity featuring an NFC chip, granting holders exclusive VIP access to secure upcoming Limited Edition poster releases.
Collector’s Edition: The Collector’s Edition series features an NFC chip on the back of each print, providing holders with exclusive access to upcoming Collector’s Edition poster releases.
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A limited supply of both the poster and the Limited Edition prints will be available to purchase on-site at The Art Basel Shop’s three retail locations during the fair.
The posters and prints are available on a first-come, first-served basis at.
ABOUT:
THE NFC CHIP
An NFC (Near Field Communication) chip is a small device embedded on our prints, enabling enhanced digital connectivity and verification for each piece. By scanning the chip with your phone, collectors can access exclusive content, authenticate their print’s provenance, claim their digital certificate of authenticity, and unlock VIP access to future releases, making each artwork both unique and interactive.
How to Claim the Digital Certificate of Authenticity:
Wake/Unlock your phone and touch it within 2 cm of the NFC chip.
Open the notification.
Follow the instructions to claim your digital COA.