During Art Blocks Marfa Weekend, TRAME presented Desert Threads: Weaving Tradition and Technology, an exhibition inspired by two desert landscapes—the Moroccan Sahara and the West Texas Chihuahuan Desert. The exhibition intertwines the heritage of Moroccan craft with the free-spirited, artistic experimentalism that has come to characterize Marfa, TX. 

A collection of tapestries, developed during a research trip to Morocco in 2023, by renowned digital artists Ix Shells, Linda Dounia and Fingacode, were showcased within a recreated Berber camp situated on the open, canvas-like landscape of Marfa. The exhibition was an immersive gathering space and point of connection that invites visitors to explore the shared spirit of two deserts, where the boldness of digital art meets the tactile richness of Berber weaving tradition. 

The tapestries embody the harmony between the visions of the digital artists and the heritage craft of Moroccan artisans, opening a powerful dialogue about technology and tradition across continents and cultures. 

Inspired by the intricate patterns found on the shell of the ancient Asari clam, A Thousand Layers of Stomach is an abstract work by A.A. Murakami, that explores the intersection of nature and technology through a creative code that replicates the natural processes of Asari clam shell formation. An on-site custom knitting machine translated the artist-generated code to produce expansive textile wall pieces that capture the evolutionary beauty of the clam’s mesmerizing array of abstract shell patterns. 

Accompanying the installation was a film shot in the mudflats of the Pearl River Delta and the wet markets of Hong Kong, offering a visceral, transcendent exploration of the primordial connection between humanity and the sea. A Thousand Layers of Stomach poses questions about existence, the origins of life, and explores whether mathematics is an intrinsic part of nature or a human construct.

Located in the vast landscape of the West Texas Chihuahuan Desert, Punks in Marfa: Reflections on Counter Culture, was an exclusive exhibition of handcrafted Venetian mirrors that reimagined CryptoPunks as timeless works of art. 

Much like Donald Judd's iconic sculptures, the CryptoPunk mirrors created a dialogue between the physical environment, Judd’s “anti-museum,” and experimental art culture. As viewers stood before these pieces, they engaged with both the crafted world of the past and the digital art shaping our future. 

Each mirror is a symbol of the disruptive digital art age; it is also a portrait or distinct digital identity—a “PFP” in the lingo of CryptoPunk culture—reflecting the intersection of art, technology, and personal expression.

TRAME's participation in The International Contemporary Furniture Fair (ICFF) in New York City in May 2024 showcased the potential of technology in traditional design. With two booths—one displaying the Craft Nouveau series and another dedicated to Martin Grasser’s Portraits collection—TRAME set new standards for craftsmanship and integrated cutting-edge technology with formal design practices.

Attendees witnessed TRAME's innovative blend of algorithms and artisanal craftsmanship, creating dynamic and personalized spaces. This event signified TRAME's strategic progression towards influencing the residential, contract, and hospitality design landscapes, expanding its reach, and cementing its position as a key player in the evolution of interior design.

During NFT Paris, TRAME held exclusive offsite events for different segments of the community, including partners, artists and patrons, in a temporary showroom in a private residence at Place des Vosges, Le Marais. 

The custom-designed home interior and gallery, curated by Hedvig Maigre, immersed guests in a real-life environment where they observed how TRAME’s concept of Generative Interiors exemplified a living, breathing design philosophy. Guests experienced a dynamic, interactive, and personalized interior space in which generative algorithms were the basis for endless design possibilities, ensuring that no two moments in the same environment were identical.  

The showroom at Place des Vosges was a pivotal venue for reinforcing TRAME's dedication to redefining contemporary artistic expression.

TRAME debuted their innovative Generative Interiors concept during NFT Paris 2024 in the Grand Palais Éphémère in collaboration with Art Blocks Engine. The exhibition booth, designed by Hedvig Maigre and Nicola Lorini, artfully illuminated the stories behind current Craft Nouveau collections, including Enlace, the latest collection of generative Parisian cafe chairs. 

NFT Paris was an important platform for establishing TRAME's commitment to push the boundaries of art, design, and technology, by creating a bridge between the digital and physical realms.