C3 is a traditional and digital artist, living in Iran. His paintings show clear-cut shapes, lines, and structures that tell deep and sometimes disturbing stories. C3 mixes figurative and abstract art.

You can find his works on SuperRare and decentralized marketplaces.

His dystopian works often show the struggle of the oppressed against their oppressors. But among the darkness, there is light, and there is hope. Hope that his art can contribute to a change so that the courageous people of Iran can wake up one morning and live their lives in freedom, once more.

Today, C3 is here to share a bit of his story with us.

Here are a few pieces that we talk about on the show:

Eve - https://superrare.com/artwork-v2/eve.-40544

Museum of Innocence - https://deca.art/C3NAA/innocence

C3's Twitter follow recommendations:

https://twitter.com/demonegoo

https://twitter.com/krrowbar

https://twitter.com/jake_inez

My guest today is Giulio Aprin from the beautiful city of Florence, Italy. 

Giulio is a photographer. But more than that, he's an explorer at heart. For several weeks every year, Giulio disappears into the desert in search of forgotten places. When he comes back, his backpack is full of sand, photos, and a lot of stories to tell.

If you're looking for someone who can really capture the essence of a lost civilization, then Giulio is your man. He has a way of making even the most deserted places come alive through his photos.

You can find his works on SuperRare.

Giulio is always on the lookout for new and exciting places to discover. So if you're planning a trip to somewhere off the beaten path, make sure to send Giulio a DM first. He might just have some insider tips for you! Today, Giulio’s here to share his story and tell us a bit about his art.

You can find Giulio on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GiulioAprin

Giulio on the desert train: https://twitter.com/GiulioAprin/status/1599772137304514560?s=20&t=SdHTckKOa6HrKaRIOja70A

Here are fews of Giulio's pieces that we talk about on the show:

RESILIENS: https://superrare.com/artwork-v2/r-e-s-i-l-i-e-n-s--35636

THE PALM BOYS: https://superrare.com/artwork-v2/the-palm-boys-35666

Giulio's Twitter follow recommendations:

https://twitter.com/dominikacuda

https://twitter.com/Reneejcampbell

https://twitter.com/hauglandphoto

Giulio also mentioned Maptia, a great website where you can find a "world of stories": https://maptia.com

My guest today is George Benjamin. 

George is a full-time wildlife photographer. Half of every year he travels the world and can be found in the wilderness but somehow, he still finds time to tweet and hang out on web3 almost daily. That’s what I call commitment. You may have seen a lot of wildlife photos, but I bet you have never seen anything like what George creates. He can portray animals in a way that makes you realize that these beings have a consciousness, and a story to tell. George also has created the NFT CONSERVATION FUND, a grant-based program to support creatives and scientist within the conservation sector. George is providing grants by using a part of his revenue generated from NFT sales. By buying George’s art, you are directly contributing to the fund and to the protection of nature. You can find his works on SuperRare and Foundation. Today, George is joining me to talk about his art and his unique approach to make a difference in this world. 

Some of George’s photos we talk about: 

Glimmer of Hope: https://superrare.com/artwork-v2/glimmer-of-hope-39018 

A Magical Shower: https://superrare.com/artwork-v2/a-magical-shower-34275 

Frozen Footprints: https://superrare.com/artwork-v2/frozen-footprints-33052 

Congo: https://foundation.app/@georgebenjamin/foundation/128291

George’s book recommendations 

John Krakauer – Into Thin Air 

Marcus Aurelius – Meditations 

George recommends following these artists that inspire him: 

Benjamin Grandi: https://twitter.com/benjamingrandi

Tara Workman:  https://twitter.com/bajaninpdx 

Jerad Armijo: https://twitter.com/awayiflew 

Rach Stewart: https://twitter.com/rachstewart_nz 

Ronald Ong: https://twitter.com/ronnaldong

My guest today is digital artist Elispri. He is the reigning KING OF MEMES for a reason. His works are not only funny, but subversive and clever. Elispri takes the essence of web3 events and turns them into memorable pieces of art that are writing crypto history. He takes traditional and digital art and infuses it with 21st century meme culture, creating a whole new playing field where he defines his own rules. Elispri's work is not only about entertainment. He wants to make you think about the world we live in and the role of art in it as one of the most powerful means of communication.

We talk about why memes are a universal language and what inspired him to pick up the digital pen. Elispri also gives great advice for new artists in the space and how they can protect themselves from the whims of centralized platforms.

Oh, and we learn interesting facts about one of the densest materials on earth: tungsten. 😉

Follow Elispri on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Elisprii

Here are some of his works we talk about in the show:

Where My Grants Go: https://foundation.app/@Elispri/elispri1of1s/15

2004 Portrait: https://twitter.com/Elisprii/status/1578354556043677696?s=20&t=78Q66Z2iqwc1liFmfs0bgg

Dense Meme Nights: https://foundation.app/@Elispri/foundation/114538

Andy Schwetz is a fine art and documentary photographer based in Munich, Germany. His work focuses on the melancholy of the past, history and old architecture, as well as detailed series about places with tragic pasts. His work also always contains a touch of social criticism, which gives his photographs a much deeper meaning than meets the eye.

Andy isn't afraid to go places you're not supposed to go. He travelled to the Chernobyl exclusion zone several times, and came back with haunting yet beautiful pictures. His images show what happens when humanity is served the bill for its hubris.

His most recent project is called GARDENS OF TIME, and it's a must-see. You can find it on FOUNDATION. It is an expressive series of photographs dedicated to nature and its reconquest over man-made structures. In the series, you will find places that, once abandoned by humans, are coming back to life. It shows us who really is in charge on this planet. Spoiler: it’s not us!

Andy's Twitter account: https://twitter.com/ilovedecay

Contaminated collection about Chernobyl: https://opensea.io/collection/contaminated 

GARDENS OF TIME collection: https://foundation.app/collection/gardens-of-time

My guest today is Hugo Korhonen, a 19-year-old photographer from Kuopio, Finland. He captures the beautiful landscapes of his come country, as well as mountains and wildlife of Europe. His mission is to show the beauty of nature and to encourage people to make more sustainable decisions and to experience nature themselves. You can find his works on OpenSea and Foundation. Hugo has some cool tutorials available on his YouTube channel, for example about how to shoot lighthouses. Plus, he recently launched a brand-new Photoshop Beginner Course for Nature Photographers. Give it a try! Hugo is not only a great photographer, he also has made it his mission to help others to self-improve.

You can find Hugo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hugoraphy and Instagram: https://instagram.com/hugoraphy

Hugo mentioned the following Twitter accounts that are worth following:

https://twitter.com/meanderquest

https://twitter.com/dhirjakharia

https://twitter.com/Visualsofjulius

https://twitter.com/ToriiScapes

Hugo's book recommendation: https://www.limitlessbook.com

Cheers, TO