By day, Fridman felt more like a working studio. Artists, stylists, photographers, editors, students and downtown regulars filled the space, snapping photos in front of zine spreads, trading ideas in corners and feeding prompts into the Lenovo Yoga 9i 2-in-1 Aura Edition, imagined with Intel. The device became a portal to remix Man and Lalonde’s likenesses in real time, while a large LED screen cycled fresh generations as they appeared. At the entrance, a vignette of plush sculptures—stitched from deadstock fabric and developed through a partnership between AI and the artist’s archives—set a surreal tone.
Man and Lalonde even moved through the room offering quick prompt tips, laughing at the wildest results—think outer space cameos or dollhouse interiors. The daytime vibe skewed collaborative, and more than a few guests left with signed copies of twentynine. It was equal parts art show, party and experiment—a reminder that technology doesn’t have to sanitize culture; it can amplify its messiness.
