AB[500] · Artist bibliography

Han Saglam: links

A sourced, verified bibliography of interviews, press, institutional collections, auctions, and critical writing on the generative artist and smart-contract pioneer.

24 sources · last updated 2026-06-29

In the AB[500]: Art Blocks

AlgoRhythms, a curated collection of 1,000 generative audio-visual data sculptures by Han Saglam and Nicolas Daniel, released May 13, 2021.

artblocks.io/collection/algorhythms-by-han-x-nicolas-daniel ↗ collection · 2021

AlgoBeats, a playground collection of 1,000 generative percussive artworks by Han Saglam and Nicolas Daniel, released April 5, 2022.

artblocks.io/collection/algobeats-by-han-x-nicolas-daniel ↗ collection · 2022

Art Blocks artist profile for Han Saglam, documenting his practice in algorithms, data, smart contracts, and autonomous systems.

artblocks.io/artists/han-saglam ↗ profile · 2022

Artist's own sites and projects

Han Saglam's primary website, presenting his practice through generative systems, smart contracts, and machines across creative fields.

han.io ↗ artist site

Artist biography and statement on pioneering the world computer as an artistic medium, with permanent collections at LACMA and Dataland Museum.

han.io/about ↗ biography

CryptoCubes project page documenting the 256 unique 3D sculptures, LACMA acquisition, and auction history at Sotheby's and Christie's.

han.io/works/cryptocubes ↗ project · 2020

AlgoBeats project page describing the collaboration with Nicolas Daniel as a percussive evolution exploring rhythm, released on Art Blocks Playground.

han.io/works/algobeats ↗ project · 2022

Artificial After All: 256 standalone Ethereum contracts, each containing a compressed neural network that runs full inference onchain.

artificial.han.io ↗ project · 2025

Standalone smart contract artworks on Ethereum with built-in marketplace functions, each containing WebGL graphics rendering directly from bytecode.

art.han.io ↗ project · 2023

Selected interviews, articles, and conversations featuring Han Saglam across generative systems, onchain art, and digital culture.

han.io/press ↗ press archive

Interviews

Vertical Cryptoart interview with Han Saglam and Nicolas Daniel discussing the creation and concept behind AlgoRhythms.

youtube.com/watch?v=0TbVOqsX9J8 ↗ interview · 2021

NFT-in interview with Han Saglam covering CryptoCubes origins, architecture background, and vision for 3D NFT design.

nft-in.com/itw-han ↗ interview · 2022

Particle Collection podcast: Han Saglam on transforming art with generative code and smart contracts.

music.amazon.co.jp/podcasts/proof-of-art-han-saglam ↗ podcast · 2024

OpenSea feature: In Conversation with Han of CryptoCubes, exploring his journey from architecture to blockchain art.

opensea.io/blog/features ↗ interview · 2025

Press and criticism

nft now ultimate guide to CryptoCubes, covering the collection's history, AlgoRhythms, AlgoBeats, and LightOnChain installation.

nftnow.com/ultimate-guide-to-cryptocubes ↗ press · 2023

Ordinary Folk animation studio collaboration with Han Saglam on a promotional film for CryptoCubes and CryptoCubes Creators.

ordinaryfolk.co/project/cryptocubes ↗ press · 2023

Museums and institutions

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) permanent collection includes CryptoCube #43, donated by Cozomo de' Medici as part of the largest blockchain art donation to an American museum.

han.io/works/cryptocubes ↗ institution · 2023

Auctions and catalogues

Sotheby's Digital Art Day Sale listing for AlgoRhythms #402, a unique work from the long-form generative art series of 1,000 iterations.

sothebys.com/digital-art-day-sale/algorhythms-402 ↗ auction · 2024

Sotheby's Digital Art Day Sale listing for AlgoRhythms #884 from the iconic generative art collection.

sothebys.com/lots/algorhythms-884 ↗ auction

Sotheby's Digital Art Day Sale listing for AlgoRhythms #964, documenting the continued auction presence of the collaborative series.

sothebys.com/digital-art-day-auction-2/algorhythms-964 ↗ auction · 2025

Profiles and archives

SuperRare collection page for CryptoCubes, documenting the 256 unique 3D on-chain sculptures and their auction history.

superrare.com/collection/cryptocubes ↗ archive

OpenSea collection page for AlgoRhythms by Han x Nicolas Daniel, showing trading volume and ownership statistics.

opensea.io/collection/algorhythms-by-han-x-nicolas-daniel ↗ archive

Comprehensive biographical and critical overview of Han Saglam's practice, projects, and influence on generative art.

grokipedia.com/page/Han_Saglam ↗ profile