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Harvey Rayner is an artist and creative coder with over 25 years of digital and generative art experience. His large and varied body of work reveals an evolution in formalized geometric approaches to art making. His work is a unique blend of compositional restraint and precision coupled with playful dynamism and a daring boldness. Harvey is also an avid rock climber and has maintained a daily meditation practice for over 2 decades.

Recorded on April 12, 2024 as a Space on X.

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:38) First Interest in Art
(03:07) Embracing Levity in art
(05:07) Discovery of Meditation
(09:46) Nomadic Approach to Life
(12:03) Impact of Meditation on Art Practice
(14:59) Adopting the Computer as an Artistic Tool
(17:02) Becoming a Pattern Specialist
(20:16) Creating an Award-Winning SVG Logo
(21:52) Exploring Generative Color & Static Motion with Fontana
(25:31) Introduction to the chatFUKR Generative PFP Project
(29:26) Combining Degen Culture with Fine Art
(32:22) Generative Process behind chatFUKRs
(36:04) Embracing Diversity with chatFUKRs
(40:35) Decision to Price chatFUKRs Affordably
(44:39) Evolving Stages of Velum Project
(48:11) Wonderland Entropy sale at Sotheby's Auction
(50:53) Quasi Dragon Studies & Value of Co-creation
(54:38) Signifcance of Patrons in Web3
(57:18) Final Thoughts from Harvey
(58:25) Outro

Micol is a curator, art dealer, and former founder of Vertical, a house for art and culture on the blockchain. As one of the most thoughtful voices in the NFT space, Micol has consistently worked to enrich the quality and content of discourse within web3.

Recorded on March 28, 2024 as a Space on X.

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:18) First Exposure to Cryptoart
(07:06) Building a Career around Blockchain Art
(11:39) Educating & Supporting Artists with Vertical Cryptoart
(18:49) Empowering Artists through Vertical Art Residency
(23:52) Curation as a Conversation with Artists
(30:55) Creating Connections through Virtual Studio Visits
(35:39) The Role of the Art Dealer
(38:22) The Need for Artist Representation & Education
(41:09) The Joys of Collecting on Hicetnunc
(44:39) Taking a Long-term View to Collecting
(48:03) Importance of Social Media and Storytelling
(50:19) Finding a Connection to a Work of Art
(53:48) Viewing a Collection as a Diary of Web3 Experiences
(57:22) Outro

Han Saglam is a generative artist who infuses his algorithmic creations with distinctive style. He is the creator of cryptocubes, a collection of innovative, 3D on chain works that exists as both art as well as building blocks for virtual worlds. His artwork is in the permanent collection of LACMA, and it has been exhibited at the Venice International Architecture Biennale, the OSHI gallery, the Khas gallery, as well as featured on SuperRare and Makersplace.

Recorded on March 22, 2024 as a Space on X.

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:39) Early Interest in Architecture
(02:52) What Architecture Reveals about its Surroundings
(05:30) Nascency, Han's Genesis Artwork
(08:21) The Making of CryptoCubes
(10:36) Colors and CryptoCubes
(11:25) Curating Generative Outputs
(13:55) Launching CryptoCubes and Creators
(16:39) Selection of Artists for CryptoCubes and Creators
(18:36) Future Potential for CryptoCubes
(20:02) Recent Innovations in the CryptoCube Ecosystem
(22:23) CryptoCubes featured at LACMA
(27:27) LightOnChain, the first On-Chain and Physical Installation
(28:52) Unique Smart Contract for Digital Soul Artwork
(34:19) Plans for Future Art Projects
(36:06) Intent behind Buying Back Artworks from Collectors
(37:54) Acquiring Beeple's work TIME: The Future of Business
(39:25) Connection to Skulls of Luci Collection by Sam Spratt
(42:07) Envisioning the Evolution of the Metaverse
(44:02) Value of IRL Events like NFT Paris
(45:35) Drawing Inspiration from Collectors and Artists
(47:18) Final Thoughts from Han
(48:49) Outro

Alida Sun is an interdisciplinary artist whose work integrates generative art, large-scale installation, blockchain technology and live performances. Her works have been exhibited at the Venice Biennale, Ars Electronica, UCCA Center for Contemporary Art, Unit London and SOMA Berlin, and they have been featured in numerous publications and at audiovisual festivals around the world. 

Recorded on March 15, 2024 as a Space on X.

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:33) First Experiences Making Art
(02:49) Self-reliance and Assemblage
(04:04) Developing a Daily Creative Practice
(06:34) Resisting Burnout as an Artist
(08:38) Restorative Nature of Digital Art
(11:18) Glitch Crystal Monsters Project
(13:48) Making of Glitch Crystal Monsters Installation for SOMA Berlin
(16:09) Stellaraum Installation and Live Performance
(19:48) Color & Fluid Dynamics in Chromacounterpane
(22:03) Themes of Migration & Displacement in Bewildered with Stars
(24:31) Transforming Code into Embodied Art through Klangraum
(26:25) Embracing Decolonization through Natively Digital Art
(30:22) Generative Art as Folk Art
(32:00) Significance of Insomnia Drawing Simulation
(33:36) Algorithmic Censorship and Generative Art
(35:57) State of Representation & Diversity in NFT Space
(38:02) Exercising Resistance through Joy in Code-based Art
(40:09) Dazzle Camouflage in Audioreactive ASCII Artwork
(42:12) Fostering Positive Behaviour Amongst Collectors
(44:10) Enjoying Digital Art as an Embodied Experience
(47:23) Artists & Writer Recommendations
(49:37) Final Thoughts from Alida Sun
(50:36) Outro

OONA is a conceptual and performance artist who challenges our perceptions of sexuality, identity, technology and finance. A critic of the toxic masculinity that is commonplace in crypto culture, OONA uses her art to help us imagine a future that is accepting and supportive of diversity in all its forms. 

Recorded on March 8, 2024 as a Space on X.

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:28) The Creation of OONA
(03:34) Privacy and Anonymity
(06:15) Audience Participation in Performance Art
(10:02) Performance of Milking the Artist
(18:33) Innovating on the Margins of Cryptoart
(22:45) Artists as the Original Influencers
(25:08) Failsafe: a Commentary on the Crypto Community
(29:43) Responses to Performance of Look Touch Own
(34:22) Co-creating art with Audience
(37:45) Curation of AND Exhibition with Museum of Crypto Art
(41:42) Making of BASIC INSTINCTS: THE HORSE
(48:55) Unanswered Questions: the Value of Artwork made by Women
(36:40) OONA asks Scooter about his Experience of Look Touch Own
(54:30) Final Thoughts from OONA
(55:50) Outro

Bryan Brinkman is an acclaimed artist and animator. His work has been exhibited internationally, featured at Sotheby's and Christies, shown at film festivals, and presented in publications. He is an advisor for numerous web3 projects, and he also co-hosts the Art First podcast with Adamtastic. 

Recorded on March 1, 2024 as a Space on X.

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:02) Early Work Experience
(05:46) Choosing an Artistic Career Path
(07:05) The Bryan Brinkman Experiment
(10:12) Getting Started as an Animator
(12:01) Blending Humor and Substance through Animation
(13:35) Creating Visual Effects for The Tonight Show & SNL
(19:16) The Enduring Appeal of Nimbuds
(26:25) Exploring Self-Portraiture through Animation
(29:03) Documenting the Creative Process
(31:35) Pioneers: a Celebration of the Cryptoart Movement
(33:18) Curating Artwork for Benzi Gallery Show
(35:18) Collecting Physical Items like Records & Concert Posters
(36:40) Favorite Types of NFTs to Collect
(38:59) Trading Art with Collectors
(42:48) Pairing Prices of Editions to One of One Artworks
(44:20) Creating Connection with a Growing Community of Collectors
(47:30) Promoting Awareness of NFT Artists
(49:00) Final Thoughts from Bryan Brinkman
(49:50) Outro

Sasha Stiles is a poet, artist and AI researcher who is widely recognized as a pioneer of generative literature and language art. She is the recipient of a Future Art Award and has been nominated for the Forward Prize, Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net. She is also a co-founder of the digital poetry gallery, theVERSEverse. 

Recorded on February 16, 2024 as a Space on X.

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:36) Tradition of Sending AI-Generarted Valentines
(06:37) Poetry & Books that Influenced Sasha's Love for Language
(10:13) Finding a Balance Between Time Spent Offline & Online
(13:24) Poetry as the Original Blockchain
(19:24) Technelegy, Sasha's Evolving AI Alter Ego
(25:16) Relationship with Technelegy
(28:49) Repetition & Patterns in Generative Language & Poetry
(35:30) Impact of Technology on Authorship and Creativity
(42:53) Significance of Daughter of E.V.E.
(47:26) Meaning behind Every Poem Starts with a Seed
(52:42) Influence of Kalmyk Heritage on Artistic Career
(56:36) Value of Friction in the Process of Collecting Art
(59:55) Writer & Artist Recommendations from Sasha 
(1:04:33) Outro

ARTJEDI1 is a contemporary artist and innovator who tells stories through her creations. She is known for making thought-provoking conceptual art, and her artistic practice spans fine art painting, printmaking, sculpture, photography and lens-based media. 

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

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:27) Early Beginnings as an Artist
(03:05) Influence of Surroundings on Making Art
(05:26) Evolution towards Creating Tokenized Artwork
(07:15) Value of Music as an Art Form
(09:32) The Making of Bullrun, a Wildly Successful Open Edition Artwork
(12:55) Discussion of Waterscape Series
(16:31) Inscribing Artwork on Bitcoin
(19:22) Aquatic Opera Artwork created in honor of Maria Callas
(22:10) Creating Visual Artwork to Accompany Protest Poetry
(25:38) Creation of the Secret Collection, Artwork with Social Commentary
(29:19) Selection of Names for Artworks
(32:03) CONC3PTA, a Collective Connecting Conceptual Arts & Web3
(34:02) Importance of Writing for Artistic Practice
(37:02) The State of Art Criticism within the NFT Space
(42:46) Value of Uplifting other Member of Artistic Community
(44:28) Honoring Vera Molnár through Redlion Gazette Cover Image
(50:22) Intersection of Traditional and Web3 Art Collectors
(52:41) Using Sales Revenues to Support Other Artists
(55:44) Connecting with Art through Storytelling
(59:01) Final Thoughts from ARTJEDI1
(59:59) Outro

Michael Bouhanna is Vice-President, Contemporary Art Specialist & Head of Digital Art and NFTs with Sotheby's. Michael led Sotheby's entry into the NFT market in 2021, including the company’s first curated NFT auction. He is a leader in educating traditional art collectors and introducing a wider audience to the contemporary digital art landscape.

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

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:31) Starting a Career in the Art World
(03:30) Viewing NFTs as a Serious Art Form
(05:55) Maintaining a Work-Life Balance in Web3
(07:05) Creating the First Natively Digital Auction for Sotheby's
(09:57) Engaging with the NFT Community
(11:54) Success of Natively Digital Bitcoin Ordinals Sale
(15:43) Choosing whether to Sell a Work at Auction or by Private Sale
(18:49) Sotheby's Sale of Dmitri Cherniak's Ringer #879, the Goose
(22:06) Upcoming Changes for Sotheby's Auctions
(25:08) Sotheby's Approach to Creator's Royalties
(28:35) Collaborating with Vera Molnár for Sotheby's Gen Art Program
(32:47) Auctioning a Claim Card for a Lost Robbie by Robbie Barrat
(34:33) Creating a Sense of Excitement for an Auction
(37:34) Ensuring Diversity & Representation when Curating an Auction
(41:47) Future of NFT Art Market and Sotheby's Plans to Remain Relevant
(44:27) Fostering Relationships with Collectors & Artists
(45:40) Presenting NFTs to Traditional Art Collectors
(48:10) Tyler Hobbs Physical Artwork in Michael's Collection
(50:22) Collecting an Early Generative Artwork by Vera Molnár 
(52:50) Closing thoughts from Michael Bouhanna
(53:33) Outro

María Caballero is a celebrated poet and artist. Her work has earned numerous awards including the Beverly International Prize, the Jose Manuel Arango National Poetry Prize, a Future Arts Writer Award and a Sevens Foundation Grant amongst many other honours. Ana María’s poetry has been widely published and exhibited around the world, and last week her piece Cord was the first poem ever sold in a Sotheby’s auction! 

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

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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:27) Early Beginnings as a Writer 
(04:48) Exploring Themes of Motherhood and Societal Expectations
(06:51) Making Private Moments Public through Poetry
(09:31) Why Poetry Should be Viewed as an Art Form
(13:32) CORD: the First Poem Sold in a Sotheby's Auction
(16:48) Idea Behind the Being Borges Project
(20:44) Evolution of Being Borges Series
(23:13) Influence of Different Languages on Visual Outputs from AI
(26:56) Writing in Different Languages
(27:59) Involving the Audience in the Paperwork Project
(32:50) Concept Behind Artifacts Project 
(35:58) Appeal of Artifacts for Collectors
(37:29) Selecting the Appropriate Medium for a Project
(38:55) Aspirations for theVerseverse, a Digital Poetry Gallery
(41:47) Secrets to a Successful Web3 Event
(42:47) Value of Collecting from a Diverse Range of Artists
(45:29) Importance of Celebrating Success as an Artist
(48:02) Types of Artwork that Interest Ana María
(49:25) Recommended Authors and Artists to Explore
(51:41) Closing words from Ana María
(52:40) Outro