my convo with @reylarsdam – originally filmed on October 15th, 2024

In It 5 The Art #28 – Ayla El-Moussa 

@aylaelmoussa

 
took a little break from regularly posting dope convo, but in it 5 the art is back  enjoy this convo with an absolute legend of our space + a truly incredible soul, Ayla El-Moussa

1:00 Exploring Ayla’s Artistic Process
5:00 Navigating Imposter Syndrome & Transparency in Blockchain Art
10:00 From Photography to Moving Art: Ayla’s Journey
15:00 Discovering NFTs on Clubhouse in 2021
20:00 The Role of Blockchain in Preserving Art History
25:00 Community Dynamics and Sophistication in Projects
30:00 Memes, Digital Art, and Bridging with Traditional Art
35:00 Emotional Energy Behind Art and Artistic Vulnerability
40:00 Challenges with AI Integration in Art
45:00 Storytelling in Ayla’s Upcoming Work
50:00 Reflecting on Early NFT Successes and Long-Term Vision
55:00 Building an Artistic Legacy
1:00:00 The Intersection of Technology and Artistic Evolution
1:10:00 Final Reflections on the Evolution of Art in the Digital Space
1:15:00 Closing Thoughts on the Role of Artists in Shaping History

In It 5 The Art #27 – Roger Dickerman 

@RogerDickerman

although we spoke for ~2 hours, time melted by quick in this epic convo with RD. we highlighted our current takes on the space, RD's journey building 24 Hours of Art, what he's learned along the way, and so much more. it was an incredibly dope time, enjoy this one fam

5:00 Roger’s Early Days in NFTs and Nifty Gateway
9:00 Building Artifex and Collaborations with Artists
12:00 Community Dynamics and Long-Term Vision
15:00 RD's Daily Routine
25:00 Creating High-Quality Art
28:00 The Significance of 24 Hours of Art as a Historical Record
30:00 Art Reports and Identifying Market Trends
33:00 Preserving History Through the Blockchain
35:00 Insights on Art and PVP Mechanics
40:00 Current Market Trends and Collector Behavior
44:00 Challenges Artists Face in the NFT Space
49:00 The Role of Conviction
52:00 Reflecting on Market Cycles and Artist Perseverance
56:00 Importance of Authenticity and Clear Vision
1:00:00 Future Vision for 24 Hours of Art
1:05:00 The Importance of Narrative
1:10:00 Lessons from Major Projects and Artist Reflections
1:15:00 Evolving Art Collections and Community
1:20:00 Reflection on Long-Term Market Cycles
1:25:00 Final Thoughts and Advice to Artists
1:30:00 Roger’s Personal Routines and Mental Health
1:35:00 Controlling the Bookends of the Day

In It 5 The Art #26 – ol1y @ol1y_art 

was such a dope time getting to sit down with this incredible soul, ol1y, and chat about on-chain art, his journey as an artist and photographer, what he thinks the future looks like for our space, and more. LFG

1:00 ol1y's Background in Photography and Early Artistic Influences
5:00 Transition from Photography to Digital Art
8:00 Exploring Technology in Art
10:00 The Impact of AI and ChatGPT on Artistic Workflows
12:00 Introduction to NFTs and Crypto Art
18:00 Experiences with Adidas and the Metaverse
20:00 Community Engagement and NFT Catcher Group
25:00 Early Successes and Async Art Involvement
30:00 Exploration of Fully On-Chain Art
35:00 Compressionism and its Influence on Art
40:00 Permanent vs. Temporary Art Storage: IPFS, Arweave, and On-Chain
45:00 Challenges in Compressing Photography for Fully On-Chain Minting
50:00 Experimenting with New Tools Like Efficax
55:00 Future of Fully On-Chain Art and Evolution in the Space
1:00:00 Reflections on the Current Digital Art Landscape
1:05:00 Upcoming Projects and Work with Gamma

In It 5 The Art #25 – Brando, Co-Founder of @Ninfa_io (@BRND71)

i rly enjoyed chatting with Brando about all things art, the long-term plan & vision for NINFA, and how they are building rly dope relationships w/ artists along the way. i love seeing builders so engaged with artists and so interested in really helping them grow, not just leveraging artists for a platform fee. NINFA rly is in it 5 the art and this convo illustrates that.

enjoy this one fam, much love 🤘

1:00 NINFA’s Mission and Vision
5:00 Transition to Curated Collections
8:00 Evolution of the Platform and Solo Artist Shows
12:00 Building Relationships with Artists
18:00 Focusing on Long-Term Growth for Artists
22:00 New Features Coming to NINFA
26:00 Combining Digital Art with Physical Galleries
30:00 Challenges of Blending Web3 and Traditional Art
35:00 Growth of Digital Art and Future of the Space
40:00 IRL Events and the Impact on Community Building
45:00 Innovations in Art Discoverability and Marketplace Improvements
50:00 Discussing Display Options for Digital Art
55:00 Brando’s Personal Interests: Collecting, Gym, and Sake

In It 5 The Art #23 – C0MPUTERBL00D @C0MPUTERBL00D 💻🩸

was an absolute fkn bluddy pleasure chatting with this legend. 'twas a more brief convo than many of the other pods so far, but it's fkn packed with golden nuggets for artists and appreciators alike. much love homies, enjoy this beastly convo with C0MPUTERBL00D 🔥

1:00 Skulls of Lucifer Project Overview
5:00 Transition to Digital Art from Traditional
8:00 Daily Practice and Timed Art Creation
12:00 Challenges with Gas Fees and NFT Market
15:00 Building a Community Around the Project
18:00 Persevering as an Artist and Career Advice
20:00 Future Projects and Exploration of Styles
25:00 Reflecting on Dark Themes and Personal Growth

In It 5 The Art #22 - 0009 x noper (@_0_0_0_9_ x @bagdelete)

the first 3-person pod on in it 5 the art 🔥! this is noper's 2nd time on the pod, and 0009's first. both absolutely incredible human beings making truly fire work, the convo that resulted from us 3 getting together was insanely dope & insightful. so much love to both these homies, this was an absolute banger. enjoy fam <3

1:00 0009’s Early Art Journey and Subcultures in LA
5:00 Transition to AI Art and Crypto
8:00 0009’s Car Design Background
12:00 Balancing Art, Design Work, and Fatherhood
18:00 The Importance of Time Management
20:00 Noper’s Artistic Process and AI Experiments
25:00 The Challenge of Balancing Creativity and Business
30:00 Art as a Means of Self-Expression
35:00 Emotional Connections in Art and Collaboration
40:00 Series vs. 1 of 1 Drops
46:00 Curating a Series for Maximum Impact
50:00 The Power of Collaboration
55:00 Scrapping Ideas and Reworking Concepts
1:00:00 Importance of Having Fun in Art Creation
1:05:00 Showing Work Beyond Sales
1:10:00 Current Projects and Future Plans
1:15:00 Thoughts on Displaying Digital Art in Galleries

In It 5 The Art #21 – William Savas @wsavas 

was truly epic getting to chat w this fkn gigachad about his journey, his mindset, how he looks at artist narrative, his nft fund, how he collects art, and more. enjoy this banger convo with the legend William Savas🤘

1:00 Being a Father in Web3  

3:30 Journey into Crypto and NFTs  

5:00 Initial Exploration of NFTs  

8:00 Financial Motivation and Early NFT Involvement  

10:00 Working with Patrick Mahomes and Eminem on NFT Drops  

12:00 Transition from Financial Motivation to Supporting Artists  

15:00 Learning from Community Backlash  

18:00 Similarities Between NFT Space and the Video Game Industry

20:00 Emotional Impact of Handling Drops  

25:00 The Importance of IRL Events in Web3  

27:00 Meeting Fellow Collectors and Building Partnerships  

30:00 Creating a Fund and Collecting for Personal vs. Fund Purposes  

35:00 Looking for New Artists and Projects  

39:00 Compressionism and the Rise of Digital Art  

42:00 Changing Art Space and Collectors' Behavior  

46:00 Learning from Past Sales Regrets  

50:00 Importance of Narrative in Art and Building Long-Term Connections  

54:00 Final Reflections on the NFT Space and Lessons Learned  

56:00 Closing Thoughts and Plans for the Future

In It 5 The Art #20 – Patrick Amadon @amadon

Patrick is an absolute chad who needs no introduction. It was incredible getting to chat with him about his journey, the markets, the future of our space, and tons more. much love fam, enjoy🤘

1:00 Patrick’s Early Art Journey  
3:00 Discovering Digital Art and Glitch Techniques  
5:00 Political Art and Graffiti Influence  
7:00 Combining Graffiti, Glitch, and Politics  
10:00 The Drive Behind Creating Meaningful Art  
12:00 Patrick’s Entry into Crypto Art (2021)  
14:00 Thoughts on Current Art Market and Crypto Scene  
17:00 Challenges and Authenticity in the Art Space  
20:00 Democratizing Art and Its Future  
25:00 The Role of Screens in Spreading Digital Art  
27:00 Collaboration with LG and Distribution of Digital Art  
30:00 Impact of Digital Art on Society  
33:00 Privacy, Freedom of Expression, and Surveillance  
35:00 Growing Importance of Art in Political Discourse  
37:00 Artistic Freedom and Sovereignty in the Digital Age  
40:00 Reflection on the Digital Art Ecosystem and Platforms  
43:00 Criticism of Free Mints and Market Exploitation  
46:00 Zora and Rodeo Platforms and Artist Exploitation  
50:00 Risks of Overproduction and Impact on Long-Term Careers  
55:00 Distinguishing Generative Projects from One of Ones  
1:00:00 Art vs. Collectibles: Investment and Speculation  
1:05:00 Growing Pains in the Space and Artist Responsibility

In It 5 The Art #19 – Vinnie Hager @vinniehager

what an absolute pleasure it was interviewing this legend 😤 we talked on a ton of topics ranging all the way from Vinnie's journey starting as a wee lad making art, the wisdom learned along the way, to the future of art & our awesome space. Vinnie is an incredible dude, and it was a truly epic time chatting. enjoy this one fam 🤘

1:00 Vinnie’s Early Inspirations
5:00 Filling Space in Art and Early Style
8:00 Transitioning to Physical Art
11:00 Clothing and Expanding Beyond Digital
14:00 Art as a Full-Time Career
18:00 Balancing Creativity and Routine
22:00 Art as Therapy and Personal Growth
26:00 Monetizing Art Without Losing Creativity
30:00 Personal Exploration in Art
33:00 Delusion and Dedication to Art
39:00 The Role of Money in Art
44:00 Vinnie’s Diary Project
47:00 Exploring On-Chain Art and Bitcoin
51:00 Thoughts on Supply and Demand in Art
55:00 Vinnie’s Approach to One of Ones
58:00 Long-Term Project Planning and Creative Risks
1:01:00 Lessons Learned from Big Projects
1:04:00 Where Digital Art Might Be in 10 Years
1:10:00 Final Thoughts on Pushing the Space Forward
1:15:00 Handling Nostalgia in Art
1:20:00 Exploring Clothing as an Art Medium
1:25:00 The Impact of Art as a Diary
1:30:00 Balancing Commercial Success and Personal Fulfillment