Culture3 / Blog / Art

“If this doesn’t work, I’m going to forget about my art dream forever” — how web3 helped Foleee fall in love with drawing again

Foleee’s natural talent helped him stand out in his youth, but over time, it gave way to career necessity. Speaking to Ola Kalejaye, Foleee explains how web3 helped him rediscover his love of drawing.

Ola Kalejaye

June 21, 2022

Art

Visual

Agoria’s quest to show the hidden beauty around us

A‍n electronic music producer who has released five albums with Universal Music and Virgin, Agoria followed the freedom he felt in techno and ended up in web3. His pursuit of new tech in AI and a niche in biological generative art makes him a unique lesson on how to succeed as an artist. He speaks with Nina Knaack about his fascination for the unknown and his advice for aspiring creators.

From botanics to blockchain — how Joelle McTigue became one of web3's most established artists

Joelle McTigue's flare for travel has, quite literally, lead her down many roads. One of the most esteemed artists in web3, she tells Mariquita de Bossière how she bloomed into a visual artist collected by gallerists and museums across the world, inspired by the power of travel and botanicals.

Mariquita de Boissière

December 28, 2022

Art

Music

Fifi Rong on how blockchain saved her music career

A fiercely independent artist, Fifi Rong has carved a career path as unique as her music. In the lead up to her forthcoming EP, she speaks with Clovis McEvoy about drawing inspiration from her heritage, making sacrifices for art, and the paradigm shift of web3.

Berk Kaan Kaya – creating a landscape of emotions through digital art

Berk Kaan Kaya doesn't create calming spaces for clients. He extends “peace of mind” into the virtual world. He speaks to Steph Kunkel about connecting human mood to digital environment, and how his dreamscapes build a backdrop for collectors to imagine their own safe havens.

Jordan Banks on pushing the limits of web3 photography

Jordan Banks is best known for his stunning landscapes and portraits, but he's also trying to elevate other photographers alongside him. He speaks to Randy Ginsburg about his journey to digital ownership, creative freedom, and the JRNY Mag.

Culture in our “post-human era” — in conversation with Sasha Stiles

Text artificially generated by large language models has captivated the global discourse. Just know that Sasha Stiles was there first. She speaks to Ola Kalejaye about creating art alongside a machine, the role of technology in augmenting, not replacing, human capabilities, and why the natural home for her poetry is in web3.

How putting music on the blockchain helped Domino connect with his closest fans

A breakout star in web3 music, Domino broke new ground with the release of Presessence Vol.1. As he prepares for the release of his follow-up album, the artist sits down with Clovis McEvoy to talk about Rolling Stone, the magic of music, and what it takes to build an independent career.

Music licensing is broken, and Dequency is fixing it in a way that only web3 can

Dequency has been making waves since launching last year. Web3’s flagship sync-licensing marketplace conducted the first ever music licence onchain and is leveraging web3 tools to build a better licensing system. Clovis McEvoy speaks to founder and CEO, Keatly Haldeman, about why he made the transition from web2, how to fix royalty payments, and crowdsourcing musical taste.

“I knew this was my chance” — Marco Mori on his blockchain journey to creative freedom

Marco Mori creates art intended to spark a reaction. The German 3D artist, known for his provocative caricatures and witty animations, is inclined towards the “weird” over the “normal”. He spoke to Nina Knaack about his newfound artistic freedom and ability to earn a living by creating whatever he feels like.

Nina Knaack

December 6, 2022

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“If this doesn’t work, I’m going to forget about my art dream forever” — how web3 helped Foleee fall in love with drawing again

Art

Agoria’s quest to show the hidden beauty around us

From botanics to blockchain — how Joelle McTigue became one of web3's most established artists

Fifi Rong on how blockchain saved her music career

Berk Kaan Kaya – creating a landscape of emotions through digital art

Jordan Banks on pushing the limits of web3 photography

Culture in our “post-human era” — in conversation with Sasha Stiles

How putting music on the blockchain helped Domino connect with his closest fans

Music licensing is broken, and Dequency is fixing it in a way that only web3 can

“I knew this was my chance” — Marco Mori on his blockchain journey to creative freedom

Home

Technology

Art

Society

Mission

Connect

Culture3 / Blog / Art

“If this doesn’t work, I’m going to forget about my art dream forever” — how web3 helped Foleee fall in love with drawing again

Art

Agoria’s quest to show the hidden beauty around us

From botanics to blockchain — how Joelle McTigue became one of web3's most established artists

Fifi Rong on how blockchain saved her music career

Berk Kaan Kaya – creating a landscape of emotions through digital art

Jordan Banks on pushing the limits of web3 photography

Culture in our “post-human era” — in conversation with Sasha Stiles

How putting music on the blockchain helped Domino connect with his closest fans

Music licensing is broken, and Dequency is fixing it in a way that only web3 can

“I knew this was my chance” — Marco Mori on his blockchain journey to creative freedom

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