Proof of Art

On this episode our guests are Douglass Kobbs and Sasha Belatskaya. Douglass is the Founder of Wildxyz, which is a residency for genre-bending artists, a marketplace for collecting original creations, and a destination for immersive experiences. Sasha is an architectural designer, reality XR developer, and digital artist. 

Recorded on February 10, 2023 as a Space on X (formerly Twitter).

Follow the guests:
https://twitter.com/wildxyz
https://twitter.com/douglassXYZ
https://twitter.com/sashabeisik

Follow the host:
https://twitter.com/0x_Scooter

Follow Particle:
https://twitter.com/Collectparticle
https://www.particlecollection.com
https://www.instagram.com/particlecollection

Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:31) Douglass Cobbs: Getting Into Web3, Crypto And NFT Space
(05:09) Sasha Belitskaya: Getting Into Web3
(10:41) Douglass: Benefits For Artists & Collectors Of The Art Ecosystem
(14:51) Sasha: Experience With Wildxyz
(17:08) Opinion On Closer Relation With Collector Base
(18:37) Connection Between The Physical & Digital Realms
(22:57) Douglass: Types Of Art Collected
(28:03) Experiencing Digital Art
(31:48) Best Collections From The Wildxyz Platform
(37:23) Selection Process For Selecting Wildxyz Artists
(40:54) Guest Recommendations For Future Collector Calls

Our inaugural Collectors Call guest is Dave Krugman, a photographer, writer, and cryptoartist. Dave is the founder of ALLSHIPS, a creative community dedicated to the idea that a rising tide raises all ships. 

Recorded on January 27, 2023 as a Space on X (formerly Twitter).

Follow the guests:
https://twitter.com/dave_krugman
https://twitter.com/ALLSHIPS

Follow the host:
https://twitter.com/0x_Scooter

Follow Particle:
https://twitter.com/Collectparticle
https://www.particlecollection.com
https://www.instagram.com/particlecollection

Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:41) Dave Krugman: Getting Started As An Artist
(04:08) Evolving Into Web3 & Crypto Art
(10:51) Using Drive & Drip Drop To Engage The Collectors' Community
(17:03) Mechanics Of Drip Drop
(24:58) Community Curation: Goal For The Platform
(28:47) UI & UX Of ALLSHIPS
(30:36) Internet Being Funded By Advertisements
(33:29) Types Of Art Collected & Connection To Owner
(38:54) Highlights From Dave's Collection
(41:59) The Future Of Art
(45:03) Guest Recommendation For Future Collector Calls
(46:34) The Bright Future For Creatives