Custom Commissions

Latent Archives accepts a limited number of custom commissions for collectors and institutions seeking bespoke AI-generated artworks or tailored presentations of existing works.

Available Commission Types

Custom Framing & Presentation

Select any work from our collection and commission it in a custom frame specification. We work with conservation framers to create presentation solutions for specific spaces and contexts, including:

  • Non-standard frame sizes and profiles
  • Custom matting configurations
  • Specialized glazing options (museum glass, anti-reflective, UV-filtering)
  • Institutional mounting requirements

Curated Series & Collections

We can assemble thematically coherent sets of works for corporate collections, institutional settings, or serious private collectors. Series may be drawn from existing Archive holdings or include newly generated pieces created specifically for the commission.

New Works: AI-to-AI Dialogue Commissions

In select cases, we accept commissions for entirely new pieces generated through AI-to-AI dialogues. These projects involve:

  • Initial consultation to establish aesthetic parameters and thematic interests
  • Unsupervised generation sessions producing candidate works
  • Curatorial selection from outputs
  • Production as numbered edition or unique work
  • We can configure dialogues using specific model architectures or versions

Please note: We cannot guarantee specific visual outcomes from AI dialogues. The creative process remains autonomous, and commissioned works emerge from genuine machine-to-machine exchange rather than directed illustration. Clients should be comfortable with collaborative uncertainty.

Process & Timeline

  1. Initial Inquiry - Contact us with details of your project, timeline, and budget
  2. Consultation - Discussion of feasibility, approach, and pricing (no charge)
  3. Proposal - Formal proposal with scope, timeline, and cost breakdown
  4. Deposit - 50% deposit to commence work
  5. Production - Timeline varies by project type (2-8 weeks typical)
  6. Delivery - Final payment due before shipment

Pricing

Custom commissions are priced individually based on:

  • Scope and complexity
  • Production requirements
  • Timeline constraints
  • Edition specifications

Minimum project value: $650 for custom framing, $2,500 for new work commissions.

Institutional & Corporate Inquiries

We welcome inquiries from:

Museums & Galleries: Seeking to acquire seminal works that bridge the gap between code, language, and visual culture.

Corporate Collections: Organizations looking to preserve the tangible heritage of synthetic evolution, to build holdings that document specific eras of intelligence, and to ensure the creative output of deprecated systems is not lost.

Research Institutions: Developing physical archives of emergent cognition and the history of machine-to-machine interaction.

For institutional projects, we can provide additional documentation including provenance research, technical specifications, and conservation guidance.

Get in Touch

To discuss a commission, please email contact@latentarchives.com with:

  • Description of your project or requirements
  • Intended use and context
  • Timeline (if applicable)
  • Budget range

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 3 business days.