Proof of Art

Colborn Bell is an early collector of crypto art and co-founder of the Museum of Crypto Art (M○C△). A proponent of decentralized governance and community-driven decision-making, Colborn created M○C△ to steward and safeguard the collective story of crypto art. The M○C△ permanent collection is described as an ideological tribute, showcasing the works and ethos of more than 250 crypto artists.

Recorded on December 19, 2024.

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(00:35) Colborn's views on Crypto Art
(02:00) Early Interest in Crypto Art
(04:36) Rapid Wealth Transfer for the Creative Class
(07:28) Role of the Museum of Crypto Art (MOCA)
(10:17) Curating a Permanent Collection of Cryptoart
(11:35) Beeple's Everydays and the Financialization of Cryptoart
(12:19) Art as a Parody and Mirror of Reality
(15:22) Significant Artists in the Evolution of Cryptoart
(17:42) Safeguarding and Preserving Tokenized Art
(19:16) The Future of Virtual Museums
(23:59) Art DeCCOs: A Cryptoart PFP Project
(28:34) Colborn's Advice for Collectors
(32:50) Outro

Miss AL Simpson is an OG cryptoartist who has been tokenizing her work since 2019. She combines classical techniques and digital innovation to explore the intersection of time and technology. By reimagining the past, her work helps us to understand its significance in a digital context.

Recorded on December 5, 2024.

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(00:35) Miss AL Simpson's views on Cryptoart
(01:59) Ethos of Decentralization
(04:17) A Cultural Revolution
(08:19) Financial Empowerment through Cryptoart
(10:58) Disruptive Nature of Cryptoart
(12:46) Value of Provenance
(14:10) Distinction between Cryptoart and Digital Art
(15:45) Creating Collective Cultural Value
(17:34) Fostering a Decentralized Community 
(21:52) Sharing the Story of Cryptoart
(23:58) Memes, Meme Coins & Cryptoart
(24:18) Bitcoin Bitch vs. Tech Bros
(25:54) Old Money Corrupts & Cash Slaves
(28:36) AI & Cryptoart
(32:50) Bitcoin Bitch 100K Edition
(34:25) Outro

Coldie is an OG collector and creator of cryptoart. His stereoscopic 3D art has won awards and has been featured at art exhibitions, cryptocurrency events, and major auctions. His latest project, Filth Fiat, is an experimental digital and physical art collection that explores the fragility of fiat currency.

Recorded on November 3, 2024.

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https://filthyfiat.money
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(00:40) Coldie's views on Cryptoart
(02:32) Storytelling through Art
(07:15) Essential Works of Cryptoart
(10:55) Should Artists Explain their Works?
(12:49) The Day We've All Been Waiting For
(17:38) Creating & Collecting Cryptoart in 2018
(25:08) Filthy Fiat: Coldie's Latest Collection
(34:21) Robot Portrait by Pindar Van Arman
(34:56) Source Material for Filthy Fiat
(37:45) Evolution of Filthy Fiat
(41:30) Pioneering Interactive Magnetic 3D Art
(50:29) Inviting People to Touch the Art
(52:26) Significance of Cryptoart
(55:50) Outro

Martin Lukas Ostachowski is an artist and cryptoart historian. He maintains a timeline that includes milestones in the history of cryptoart, cryptoart galleries, physical blockchain-related artworks and events, blockchain technology in the traditional art world, and the first digital collectibles. Martin conducts research on the history and future of crypto art and NFTs, and he explores geometric abstraction and minimalism through his physical and digital artworks.

Recorded on October 25, 2024.

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(00:44) Definition of Cryptoart
(04:28) An Art Movement Based on Values over Aesthetics 
(06:42) The Making of a Web3 Renaissance
(11:27) Creating a Timeline of Cryptoart
(21:18) Is Cryptoart Dead?
(24:52) Preserving the History of Cryptoart
(27:26) Importance of Academic Research on Cryptoart
(29:39) Blockchain-related Art
(30:46) Precursors to Cryptoart
(31:50) Exploring the Cloud Motif through Cryptoart
(35:24) Showcasing the History of CryptoPunks through Art
(39:04) Motivation for Making Interdisciplinary Artwork
(41:12) Outro

Proof of Art returns with an all new season focused on answering the question: What is Cryptoart? Join hosts Scooter and Alexia to learn about the evolution of this art movement, its key creators and taste makers, and where it is headed next.

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William Kolomyjec, better known as Dr. Bill, is a generative art OG who has been making algorithmic computer art since the early 1970s. He pioneered computer art while studying at Michigan State University, while he taught engineering graphics, computer graphics, and computer art at Ohio State University. He has experience working at Pixar, developing educational products, and delivering training with numerous institutions. Dr. Bill began tokenizing some of his artwork on Ethereum in 2022, and earlier this month released a collection of Bitcoin Ordinals.

Recorded on August 23, 2024 as a Space on X.

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:30) Background & Generative Art Summit Talk
(07:31) Collaborating with Generative Art Pioneers
(10:44) The Computer Art Community in the 1970s
(12:45) Facing Resistance as a Computer Art Pioneer
(15:21) Debut Bitcoin Ordinals Collection
(20:02) Sourcing Rare Satoshis for Ordinals Collection
(22:18) Personal Stories Associated with Ordinals Artwork
(28:36) Story behind Banana Cone Plotter Art
(29:54) Prints Available to Ordinal Collectors
(31:36) Plotter Art to Blockchain Exhibition with Goat Gallery
(35:45) Algorithmic Snacks from the Generative Art Vending Machine
(38:57) Curating Outputs and the Alchemy of Generative Art
(41:39) Three Worlds Animated: Bringing an M.C. Escher Artwork to Life
(48:26) Works Acquired by Michael Spalter & Buffalo AKG Museum
(50:27) Evolving Views on Digital Art
(52:27) Final Thoughts from Dr. Bill
(53:24) Outro

Muhju is an architect and illustrator who is known for his distinctive style which he terms Renaissance 2.0. He draws inspiration from antiquity, including ancient Greece and Rome as well as the Renaissance and Baroque periods. His digital artwork combines a range of elements from these epochs, and this is also reflected through physical jewelry that he designs. Muhju’s artwork has been exhibited internationally, and his first solo exhibition, Renaissance Dreams, was recently presented by Anggrech Agency in Zurich.

Recorded on August 9, 2024 as a Space on X.

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:00) Lifelong Interest in Storytelling
(05:18) Influence of Architecture on Artistic Path
(09:16) Renaissance 2.0: an Evolving Aesthetic
(12:30) Nexus Anima: A Collection that Transcends the Canvas 
(17:13) The Making of Nexus Anima Portraits
(20:18) Anima Necklace: Jewelry created in a Renaissance 2.0 Style
(25:27) Sharing Royalties with Nexus Anima Collectors
(27:48) Renaissance Dreams: a Solo Exhibition
(30:48) Storytelling through a Triptych
(33:12) Endgame: Integrating Renaissance 2.0 & Glitch Styles
(37:02) FreedOM Fighter: the Joy of Making a Meme Card
(41:35) The Architect: a Self-Portrait of the Artist
(44:22) Family Collection of Renaissance Paintings
(46:55) Muhju's Personal Collecting Interests
(51:46) Outro

BonafideHan is a prominent builder within the web3 space. Han is the founder of Deca, an application that empowers Artists & Collectors, and he has recently launched Shape, a layer 2 chain built for creators. He is also a part of 6529 capital, as well as a prominent collector of tokenized art.

Recorded on August 2, 2024 as a Space on X.

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:50) How Web2 Experience Informed Han's Views on Web3
(04:19) The Significance of Storytelling
(06:42) Shape: a Layer 2 Blockchain Made for Creators
(10:50) Designing a Culture for Artists & Builders
(13:25) Gasback: Unlocking Value for Creators
(15:43) Encouraging Innovation with Gasback
(21:17) Harnessing the Power of Programmable NFTs
(29:22) Opportunities to Participate in Shape
(30:39) Deca: a Platform to Display & Share Digital Art
(33:29) Collector & Artist Pages on Deca
(37:03) Enabling Wallet Aggregation & Cross Chain Visibility with Deca
(43:40) Relationship Between Art & Digital Identity
(45:49) Collecting, Curating & Brokering Fidenzas
(50:28) The Role of Co-ownership in Digital Art
(52:40) Decagons: a Unique & Evolving Artwork
(58:14) Final Thoughts from Han
(59:49) Outro

Kirill Pobedeen is a photographer, digital artist and curator. Kirill uses his artwork to tell stories that explore the drama of human experience, combines art and technology to investigate the nature of our world and the ways we perceive it. He co-founded the Frame Society which uplifts emerging talent in the NFT space, and he recently released Somnium, a collection of digital works that comprise photos, mixed media and videos.

Recorded on July 26, 2024 as a Space on X.

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:10) First Exposure to Photography
(06:55) Pursuing Photography as a Career
(07:34) Infusing Emotion into Art
(08:44) Somnium: a Project 6 Months in the Making
(13:17) Stepping into a Directorial Role through Somnium
(15:26) Using ERC 7160 Contract to Engage Collectors 
(17:34) Finding Mystery in the Creative Process
(19:25) Onboarding & Educating Artists with The Frame Society
(23:06) Curating Events with The Frame Society
(26:05) The Value of Marketing & Communication for Artists
(29:15) End the Struggle Meme Card
(31:43) The Evolution of 5 Stages of Grief
(34:38) Synergy: a Unique Artwork Co-Created with Collectors
(36:40) Unique Materials Used to Create the Synergy Work
(38:26) Manifesto: A Blind Mint Using a Customized Smart Contract
(40:26) Exploring the Connection Between Art & Digital Identity
(42:20) Artwork that Resonates with Kirill
(43:40) A Unique Artwork from Kirill's Collection
(45:33) Final Thoughts from Kirill
(45:54) Outro

Judith Sepiold is a co-founder of the Crypto Sticker Thing, a recently launched collaborative collection of unique physical and digital cryptoart that includes stickers, display boxes, collecting books, as well as ordinals. Judith is joined by number of artists whose work is featured in the inaugural crypto sticker collection, including Empress Trash, Angie Taylor, Reinhard Schmidt and FelixFelixFelix.

Recorded on July 19, 2024 as a Space on X.

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:39) Judith's Early Experiences in Web3
(06:07) Inspiration and Idea Behind Crypto Stickers
(08:43) The Crypto Sticker Box & Crypto Sticker Book
(11:55) Curation and Collaboration of Crypto Sticker Artwork
(14:30) Bitcoin Psychedelia by Empress Trash
(21:13) PuNk ARt by Angie Taylor
(25:36) The Switch Dude by FelixFelixFelix
(29:39) Stick-a-SmackMan by Reinhard Schmid
(35:42) Role of Stickers at Crypto Events 
(39:31) Evolution and Value of Sticker Culture
(43:30) Subversive Visual Communication through Sticker Art
(44:56) Showcasing Sticker Art
(46:40) Linking Physical & Digital Art through Stickers
(50:24) Enhancing Sticker Art Collecting & Display
(52:36) Final Thoughts from Guests
(56:40) Outro