In the lead up to @nft_paris I attended a couple of lovely events.

First up: the @artblocks_io & @ledger takeover of @NFTFactoryParis, with a fab series of panels & events.

The talks were popular, it was standing room only by the time I arrived.

Here's what stuck with me... #NFTParis https://i.imgur.com/aUQZf7p.jpg

Founder, @janetslist - curating Black & WoC brands & art // Talent Acq & HR Program Manager @FlipsideCrypto // Previous career - family law barrister.

I attended the first panel specifically for Ismail of TRAME & @ArtOnBlockchain.

Context: @CPGCLUB, @ArtBlocksEngine & @trameparis have a unique collab; @MacTuitui's code will be fed into the digital loom of Néolice, a French atelier to create a large scale physical tapestry.

Ismail of TRAME went on to say that in the future, we'll see creative coders being hired by luxury brands - who would bring generative art to the masses.

Generative art is the perfect medium for brands. https://i.imgur.com/CRmt1nW.jpg

Speaking of brands, Snowfro said that it's all about staking your reputation on the right sort of brand.

Snowfro said he'd love to work with @Swatch & @LEGO_Group (somebody please make this happen!)

Listennnn - I'd swap my Apple Watch for a #SquiggleSwatch #NFTParis https://i.imgur.com/c651rAv.jpg

Next up - a panel hosted by the incredible Ariel- it was wonderful to see Sofia Garcia on this one💃🏾

Themes that came up -anonymous art drops that take the heat out of the 'financialisation' of NFTs, discussions about an 'art blocks junior' for easier financial entry points. #NFTParis https://i.imgur.com/5CTSYqD

I loved the way @IsmaTaziS described the collab as 'minting & weaving code'.

He says that the future of art & design will be expressed digitally & physically - retailers want to provide experiential & bespoke experiences - with beautiful pieces that trigger emotions. 

#NFTParis https://i.imgur.com/XIZvXjR.jpg