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Next Up: Marcelo Soria-Rodriguez on Emotions, Machines, and Art
As the digital space undergoes rapid evolution, the world of NFTs has garnered significant attention both for the innovative nature of the associated technologies and also as a result of extracting liquidity through riding various trends. For artists like Marcelo Soria-Rodriguez, however, it’s not about jumping on the bandwagon; instead, it’s a continuation of a journey that began in the early 1990s. Coding on a 386 PC, experimenting with the earliest versions of tools like Macromedia Flash, and delving into musical compositions, Soria-Rodriguez’s technological odyssey has been rich and diverse. Every week, nft now’s Next Up unveils a new artist from […]
Next Up: Selin Çınar on Nostalgia, Innovation, and Fantastical Creatures
Selin Çınar, renowned under her moniker “Axstone,” is a standout Turkish illustrator who masterfully melds the old with the new. With a career spanning over 15 years, Çınar has not just left her mark within the traditional art world but has also embraced the ever-evolving digital realm, the world of NFTs. Selin Çınar (Axtsone) Selin’s art is an intricate dance of innovation, fun, and nostalgia. One is instantly reminded of vintage computer games and MS-DOS icons upon viewing her pieces – a testament to her early encounters with gaming that incited a unique brand of excitement in her. This love […]
Next Up: King Xerox, From Comic Books to Glitch Art’s Digital Maverick
From the architectural blueprints of his academic background to the vibrant panels of comic books for international publishers, King Xerox has proven that his artistic journey is anything but linear. As an architect, he built on foundations; as an artist, he’s tearing down boundaries. Every week, nft now’s Next Up unveils a new artist from our curated list of ascendant talents who have been making significant waves throughout Web3. This week, we’re excited to feature King Xerox. King Xerox King Xerox’s artistry blossomed first in the world of traditional mediums. With over two decades dedicated to the comic book industry, his illustrations […]
Next Up: Studio Yorktown Talks Digital Artistry and Human Craftsmanship
As we delve deeper into the digital age, the intersection of art, technology, and AI has created a new universe of creativity. This realm, where human craftsmanship melds seamlessly with the intricacies of digital artistry, is where artists like Studio Yorktown thrive. Every week, nft now’s Next Up unveils a new artist from our curated list of ascendant talents who have been making significant waves throughout Web3. This week, we’re excited to feature Studio Yorktown. Studio Yorktown Kwame Bruce Busia, better known as Studio Yorktown, is a visionary artist and creative entrepreneur who blends the worlds of design, architecture, and digital art […]
Next Up: Mumbot’s ‘Cool, Cute, and Creepy’ World of Phygital Art
In Web3, it’s become almost a rarity for an artist to focus exclusively on one single medium. Perhaps because the crypto-art sector itself takes a variety of skills to enter, the vast majority of creatives that call the blockchain their home usually dabble in an assortment of disciplines. From illustration to digital painting, sculpting, animation, and everything in between, the cross-pollination of artistry that can be found throughout the metaverse is undoubtedly indicative of the special and still growing creative culture of the NFT space. And when it comes to crafting and curating this culture, some go above and beyond. […]
Next Up: Dani Loftus on Leading a Cultural Metamorphosis Around Digital Fashion
The metaverse brings with it many promises: finding identity anew through digital means, the democratization of information, and the potential to achieve financial independence, to name a few. Yet, before these broad-scope benchmarks can be achieved, it’s surely up to the blockchain-based builders of today to iterate upon our current culture to lead us into the future. And although a true-to-form metaverse may be a ways off, we’ve already begun to see glimmers of the fabled next iteration of the internet through advents like artificial intelligence, Soulbound Tokens, and the crossover between digital and physical. Specifically, thanks to the work […]
Next Up: Five Ones to Watch in June 2023
In 2021, a new creator economy was born on the blockchain. Since NFTs took center stage, artists have achieved NFT superstardom, billion-dollar brands have been forged in just a few months, and lives have been utterly transformed time and again. Yet, the most inspiring thing about the NFT space is the number of artists of all creeds and mediums who have found community and support by embracing this technology. In keeping with our mission to empower creators, we present Next Up — our monthly franchise dedicated to showcasing rising artists. Although the NFT space has changed significantly over the last […]
Next Up: Five Ones to Watch in May 2023
In 2021, a new creator economy was born on the blockchain. Since NFTs took center stage, artists have achieved NFT superstardom, billion-dollar brands have been forged in just a few months, and lives have been utterly transformed time and again. Yet, the most inspiring thing about the NFT space is the number of artists of all creeds and mediums who have found community and support by embracing this technology. In keeping with our mission to empower creators, we present Next Up — our monthly franchise dedicated to showcasing rising artists. Although the NFT space has changed significantly over the last […]
Next Up: Five Ones to Watch in April 2023
In 2021, a new creator economy was born on the blockchain. Since NFTs took center stage, artists have achieved NFT superstardom, billion-dollar brands have been forged in just a few months, and lives have been utterly transformed time and again. Yet, the most inspiring thing about the NFT space is the number of artists of all creeds and mediums who have found community and support by embracing this technology. In keeping with our mission to empower creators, we present Next Up — our monthly franchise dedicated to showcasing rising artists. Although the NFT space has changed significantly over the last […]