From Witness to Steward
The Order makes the Milostate archive available through its leasing program. Leasing provides the opportunity to study, spend time with the work, and have direct contact with the physical object. This engagement is a necessary component of understanding the archive and becoming a Steward.
Physical contact is the foundation of understanding. A witness holds the work temporarily. Leased work remains a permanent component of the unified archive. The lease serves as the entry point into the life of the collection.
The Founders Circle
Leasing a work grants the participant the position of Stewardship at the Founders Circle level. This designation is a record of commitment to the archive’s survival.
Along with the leased work, you receive an invitation to a private Viewing of the archive. You are photographed with the Work and this portrait enters the archive.
Your initiation is recorded in The Order of the Black Ledger and your entry is inscribed on the blockchain to establish a permanent record of your Stewardship. The Token is yours. You also receive 3 Cipher Letters, 5 Plates, and Stone.
Terms of Stewardship
Pricing for all leases is negotiated individually upon inquiry. This ensures the agreement reflects the specific needs of the steward and the requirements of the piece.
- Security Deposit: A deposit of one month’s rent or $500 is required before delivery.
- Billing Flexibility: Payments occur in full at the start of the term or through a monthly subscription. Monthly payments are processed on the 1st of the month.
- Payment Methods: Transactions occur via credit cards or Direct Bank Transfers. A valid credit card must remain on file for the duration of the agreement.
- Termination: Agreements allow for termination after an initial 90-day period. A 30-day notice is required for cancellations.
- Responsibility: The steward assumes financial responsibility for the safety of the work. The leaseholder remains responsible for any damage or loss during the lease period.
The Evolution of the Archive
Milo Dlouhy views his work as an ongoing process. The artist requests possession of the work at the conclusion of a lease for professional documentation. This period allows Milo to reflect on the state of the piece. He applies a signature or performs additional alterations to reflect the current stage of deterioration or transformation.
Begin the process of witnessing.
- Select a piece from the Milostate archive.
- Send an inquiry to info@milohead.com