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Into The Collection
Deep Dives Into The Top Generative Art Collections

Archetype by Kjetil Golid

In this episode we perform a comprehensive analysis of Archetype by Kjetil Golid, fully cemented as a blue chip long from generative art collection.

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Recording date: September 9, 2022

Timestamps:
0:00 | Collector's Corner introduction
0:24 | Episode introduction
3:04 | Our initial impressions and general background on the collection (release platform, date, etc.)
5:14 | Background on the collection and the artist
12:23 | Why we chose this collection (reviewing our 7 point investment framework), including price action
26:34 | Deep dive into different traits, including rarities, visual impact, and price premiums
49:11 | Hidden and potentially undervalued traits
52:10 | Our top picks of the collection
55:20 | What we would buy right now
1:04:18 | Parting thoughts, other ways to collect this artist's work, and outro

Links to websites mentioned in the episode:
-- Background and useful sites --
Archetype Artblocks Launch Website - https://www.artblocks.io/collections/curated/projects/0xa7d8d9ef8d8ce8992df33d8b8cf4aebabd5bd270/23
Archipelago Archetype page (for viewing for sale pieces) - https://archipelago.art/collections/archetype
Artacle Archetype page (for viewing floor prices, especially trait based) - https://artacle.io/project/archetype?tab=2

-- Artist's personal page and resources --
Kjetil Golid's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kgolid/?hl=en
Chromatomes - https://kgolid.github.io/chromotome-site/
Golid's open source code and personal website - https://generated.space/

-- References profiling the artist --
Artnome article featuring Kjetil Golid - https://www.artnome.com/news/2020/10/11/interview-with-generative-artist-kjetil-golid
Kate Vass Galerie profile of Kjetil Golid - https://www.katevassgalerie.com/kjetil-golid
Known origin interview of Kjetil Golid - https://knownorigin.io/journal/spotlight/kjetil-golid

-- On the collection --
Archetype 101 article - https://kjetil-golid.medium.com/archetype-101-2f17633dcc86
Article Analyzing Archetype - https://nftc.medium.com/generative-art-an-analysis-of-archetype-8f19af7ff5b2

-- Other works by the artist --
Golid's works for sale on Known Origin - https://knownorigin.io/kjetil-golid
Paper Armada - https://opensea.io/collection/paper-armada-by-kjetil-golid
Decagons - https://opensea.io/collection/decagon-by-golid-and-deca
Decal - https://opensea.io/assets/ethereum/0x3c280e833896e29ff8cf3445a51da0d7fd0eec7e/53
Golid's SuperRare page - https://superrare.com/kjetil_golid

Our 7 point framework for evaluating collections:

• Aesthetics / visuals
  • Is the work appealing? Does it pass your "eye test?"
• Artist
  • Does the artist have a following? Do they engage with their community?
  • Is the artist charismatic or...