Kura Curiosa — Vexel Hook

🚨✨ Kura Curiosa 2.0 – 1/4 Scale & Easier Assembly ✨🚨

🚨✨ After presenting Kura Curiosa to many people and several museums, the most frequent feedback concerned the size of the modules—which made collecting time-consuming and costly—and the connection system, which was too complex and required too much force. ✨🚨

🚨✨ So, I’ve completely reworked and redesigned the collection from the ground up at 1/4 scale: smaller, faster, and more affordable to print, with a brand-new Vexel connection system that makes everything easier to build and customize. ✨🚨

👉 Why? Because I want more people to access, print, and play—without technical hurdles or cost barriers.

To those who started collecting the original Kura Curiosa modules: thank you for your early support. If you need a specific module from the previous version and didn’t have time to download it, feel free to contact me—I’ll be happy to send you the STL.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

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This special hook can be attached to the back of any vexel using the usual M3 square nut and screw. If you plan to hang a large collection on a wall, it’s advisable to use more than two hooks to distribute the weight evenly across multiple points.
 

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Kura Curiosa is an ever-expanding collection of modular artwork, drawing inspiration from the idea of a futuristic cabinet of curiosities. The project features both free-to-download 3D-printable pieces and exclusive works.

The collection is organized in categories:

• Specimens (main content)

• Sentries (AI sentinels)

• Cores (control units)

• Blank panels (design units)

🛠 PRINTING TIPS

— You can 3D-print Kura curiosa in any material or color (you can also experiment with different top fill patterns), or follow the STANDARD COLOR SCHEME: black, white, blue, red

— Assembling: All Kura Curiosa modules use M3 x 8mm screws & M3 square nuts (5.5 x 5.5 x 2.6mm)

— Best to use a 0.4mm nozzle. If you decide to use 0.6 or 0.8, make sure to test the tolerance between Vexels before printing tons of them.

🐣 GETTING STARTED

1. New to Kura Curiosa? Check the FAQ: https://www.baptistetavernier.com/faq

2. Print a few modules and start assembling them the way you want

3. Use M3 x 8mm screws and square nuts to attach the Vexels to each other

4. Repeat with more Vexels and more content and expand your collection

5. If you want to attach your collection to a wall, you can download Vexel hooks here: https://www.printables.com/model/1328129-kura-curiosa-vexel-hook

❓ SUPPORT & RESOURCES

• Complete FAQ: https://www.baptistetavernier.com/faq

• MODULAR GRID: https://www.baptistetavernier.com/grid

• Project website: https://baptistetavernier.com

🔗 RELATED DOWNLOADS ON PRINTABLES

• Specimens full Collection: https://www.printables.com/@baptistetavernier/collections/1857069

• Cores full Collection: https://www.printables.com/@baptistetavernier/collections/1857070

• Sentries full Collection: https://www.printables.com/@baptistetavernier/collections/1857071

• Blank Panels Full Collection: https://www.printables.com/@baptistetavernier/collections/2215725

📱 FOLLOW KURA CURIOSA

• Instagram: Behind the scenes and new modules  -  https://www.instagram.com/baptiste_tavernier/

• LinkedIn: Project development, concepts & news  -  https://www.linkedin.com/in/baptistetavernier/

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© Baptiste Tavernier

Kura Curiosa - Democratizing Art Through 3D Printing