Trust building in virtual realms often encounters an obstacle - replicating the intangible social cues that forge connections in shared physical environments. However alluring the appeal to leaderless structures may seem, as Elinor Ostrom, the Nobel laureate, reminds us, trust and reciprocity are fundamental to the success of any collective...
2023: A Retrospective Journey Across Technology, Society and Art
As the year draws to a close, I find myself looking back on 2023 as one filled with diverse and profound experiences that have shaped my perspective in meaningful ways. From exploring the relationship between technology & human trust in my musings to co-hosting thought-provoking digital art spaces alongside esteemed...
Art Unchained: How Tezos Fuels Creativity
In the neon heart of Las Vegas, the vinyl mural sprawled across the entrance way of the BREATHE! Convention seemed to pulsate with possibility. The 18ft by 30ft concrete expanse represented more than a Guinness Record attempt for the world's largest communal NFT - it embodied the ethos of the...
Exploring the Interplay of Nature and Self in Art: Introducing Violet Bond and Maria Fynsk Norup
In the realm of contemporary art, the fusion of self-identity with the natural world opens up a fascinating canvas of exploration. My latest article, now featured on Joyn.xyz, invites readers into the artistic worlds of Violet Bond and Maria Fynsk Norup. These two artists stand out for their distinct yet...
Web3 Identity Revolution: Ownership, Control, and Destiny
In today's data-driven world, our identities have become precious commodities – digital proxies that shape our access, influence, and very sense of self. As interconnected technologies seamlessly gather traces of our passions and anxieties, our tokenized avatars navigate a landscape guided by opaque algorithms and advertiser goals. We are presented...
Artists in Residency: Tips for Web3
The landscape of artistic expression and distribution is witnessing a transformative shift with the advent of Web3. This new realm, powered by blockchain technology, is not just a buzzword but a real game-changer for artists. It's a place where creativity meets cutting-edge technology, offering unique opportunities for artists to showcase...