by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
Beeple (Mike Winkelmann): One of the pioneers in the digital art space, Beeple made headlines with his $69 million sale of an NFT art piece on Christie's. His innovative techniques and advocacy for the NFT platform have made him a reference point in digital art monetization.
José Delbo: An 87-year-old comic artist, Delbo took the NFT world by storm with his iconic Wonder Woman illustrations and other digital artworks. His journey exemplifies the intersection of traditional art with new-age monetization.
Anna Zhilyaeva: Known for her virtual reality art, Anna has showcased her work in global events, blending traditional techniques with VR tools like Tilt Brush. She has a profound understanding of digital art creation and its potential in the market.
Duncan Cock Foster: As a co-founder of Nifty Gateway, Duncan plays a pivotal role in the NFT space, providing a platform for artists to monetize their works. His insights into the NFT market dynamics are invaluable.
Matt Kane: Integrating code into his art, Matt Kane represents a blend of artist and programmer. His piece “Right Place & Right Time” adjusts with Bitcoin's price, showing how art can be dynamic and responsive.
Micol Hebron: A professor and an artist, Micol delves into the digital art landscape, often commenting on gender inequalities within the space. Her platform ‘Gallery Tally' visualizes gender ratios in top galleries, merging data with art.
Ben Mauro: A concept artist and designer, Mauro's digital creations have been used in movies, games, and more. His successful transition to selling art as NFTs provides insights into shifting monetization strategies.
Donnie Dinch: As the founder of Bitski, an NFT storefront platform, Dinch is pushing the boundaries of how digital art is sold and accessed. Bitski's collaborations with brands and artists mark key milestones in mainstream NFT adoption.
Ruth Catlow: Co-founder of Furtherfield and DECAL Decentralised Arts Lab, Ruth explores digital art practices, communities, and blockchain. Her work is instrumental in understanding the decentralized art landscape.
John Watkinson (Pak): A crypto-artist and designer, Pak's enigmatic identity is as discussed as his art. Selling multi-million-dollar artworks on platforms like SuperRare and Nifty Gateway, Pak's approach to value, art, and scarcity is transformative.
by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
John E. Maloney – Founder of SuperRare: As the brain behind SuperRare, Maloney's platform is at the forefront of the crypto-art movement. He's been pivotal in using blockchain to authenticate and transact digital art, making it a vital marketplace for digital artists and collectors.
Brendan Dawes – Digital Artist & Designer: With a unique intersection of art and technology, Dawes frequently showcases his work on platforms like Sedition Art. He's a strong proponent of digital art platforms, offering insights into how technology can elevate artistic expression.
Anne Vieux – Digital and Physical Artist: Featured on platforms like Foundation, Vieux combines digital methods with physical processes, providing a unique perspective on the potential of digital art platforms.
David Moore – Founder of KnownOrigin: Moore's KnownOrigin is another key player in the crypto-art scene. His insights into the confluence of blockchain and art have been instrumental in legitimizing digital art in the broader art community.
Zach Yanger – Founder of ArtStation: Yanger's ArtStation is a hub for digital artists, offering a space for portfolios, job listings, and more. His grasp on the professional side of the digital art world is unparalleled.
Dannie Chu – Founder of MakersPlace: With the ethos of empowering digital creators, Chu's MakersPlace has become a leading platform for issuing and selling limited edition digital artworks authenticated on the blockchain.
Jehan Chu – Co-founder of Kenetic: While primarily involved in blockchain, Chu is an avid collector of NFT-based digital art. His discussions often revolve around the future of art in a decentralized world.
Elena Zavelev – Founder of CADAF (Contemporary and Digital Art Fair): Zavelev's deep understanding of both traditional and digital art scenes positions CADAF as an influential platform in the art tech industry, bridging the old and the new.
Sylvain Levy – Co-founder of DSL Collection: Known for his passion for Chinese contemporary art, Levy has been a vocal advocate for virtual reality (VR) art exhibitions, showcasing how digital platforms can reinvent art presentations.
Emma-Jean Thackray – Musician & Artist: As artists increasingly blur the lines between music, visual art, and technology, Thackray's ventures into platforms like Async Art emphasize the evolving landscape of collaborative and programmable art.
by Ian Khan | Oct 10, 2023 | Futurist Blog
Christiane Paul: A noted curator and professor at The New School, Paul has written extensively about digital art and its preservation. Her insights provide a framework for understanding the evolving nature of digital art and its implications for long-term curation.
Dragan Espenschied: As a digital culture conservator at Rhizome, Espenschied is deeply involved in the preservation of digital art and internet art. He has been a vocal advocate for adapting traditional art preservation techniques for the digital realm.
Annet Dekker: A curator and researcher, Dekker's work primarily revolves around the preservation and presentation of digital art. She addresses the challenges in archiving digital and net art, and the need for evolving methodologies.
Ben Fino-Radin: As a digital conservator at MoMA, Fino-Radin has been instrumental in establishing best practices for the preservation of digital art. He has emphasized the importance of not just preserving the final piece but also the creative process behind digital artworks.
Caitlin Jones: As the Executive Director of the Western Front Society, Jones's work revolves around both the curation and conservation of media art. Her research and insights delve deep into the challenges faced in preserving art in the digital age.
Lauren Cornell: Curator and Associate Director of Technology Initiatives at the New Museum, Cornell has been a proponent for understanding the dynamic nature of digital art and the importance of collaborative efforts in its preservation.
Ricky Punzalan: An assistant professor at the University of Michigan's School of Information, Punzalan's research includes understanding the preservation of digital heritage. He often speaks about the ethical and technical challenges surrounding digital art archives.
Denes Nagy: The co-founder of Art Preservation Index, Nagy works at the intersection of technology, art, and preservation. His endeavor aims to establish standards for the conservation of digital artworks.
Glenn Wharton: As a conservator and researcher, Wharton has tackled both traditional and digital art preservation. His experience in both realms provides a holistic approach to the preservation challenges of digital art.
Liz Neely: Currently the Director of Digital Information and Access at the American Alliance of Museums, Neely's expertise lies in the digital strategies for art institutions, including ways to effectively preserve and present digital art.
