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From keystrokes to brush strokes — how NFTs “freed" Anthony Azekwoh

Anthony Azekwoh's first work as a creator was with words. But the writer never left canvas behind after being pushed into art by a broken laptop. He speaks to Ola Kalejaye about learning new skills for a new medium, presenting his work as his brand, and how the art community in Nigeria has been aided by NFTs.

“When I started minting NFTs, it suddenly all clicked for me” — in conversation with Noortje Stortelder

Dutch-born, Noortje Stortelder combines different techniques across multiple mediums. The digital follows up on the analogue, but can also be a source of inspiration by itself. In conversation with Nina Knaack, she discusses her artistic journey and how making NFTs gave her the recognition and freedom that she had been searching for throughout her career.

How blockchain gave Netflix and Nickelodeon animator Brandon Mighty a renewed fearlessness

Humbled by the pioneering community of artists and collectors in web3, Brandon Mighty has been inspired to pursue unadulterated creativity in NFTs, even story ideas that might be “too strange”. Georgie Miller sits down with the animator and illustrator to discuss what it means to further his professional art career from a new, experimental perspective.

“Art saved me in a really profound way” — culture, society, and femininity through the eyes of a blockchain creator

Tan-Tan is synthesising an entirely new style of art on web3. Indian-born and trained in the Flemish style, she speaks to Ola Kalejaye about overcoming imposter syndrome by developing her own style, how her feminism manifests in her art, and how an individual can change society.

Why a Game of Thrones and Disney illustrator is building his new portfolio on the blockchain

Best known for drawing Game of Thrones’ Iron Throne, Marc Simonetti is an exceptionally diverse concept artist, with Aladdin, Aquaman, and Transformers amongst the classics on his resume. Yet it is in web3 where Marc has found the freedom to fully explore his creativity. He speaks to Steph Kunkel about creating magical worlds that we have never seen before.

How Ebuka Mordi became an Adobe photographer with just an iPhone

Ebuka Mordi prides himself in his ability to "pick up any device" and create an incredible image. To him, what matters is 'how was this photo made?', not 'what was used to take this?' He spoke to Signal about the method behind his rapid success in the space, and why web3 is a much better place to produce his work than in his native Nigeria.

“Crypto is the protest sign of the 21st century” — how blockchain provided a medium for Robness’ message

ROBNESS was one of the earliest artists to NFTs, but not everyone in the space would call him an artist. The self-proclaimed 'King of Trash Art' is the OG crypto provocateur, and he spoke to Ola Kalejaye about what makes art art, and why blockchain is the natural successor to Occupy Wall Street.

“We’re always looking for stories” — Henry Daubrez on AI and the art of directing

Henry Daubrez speaks with Léa Rose Emery about the surprising twists of working with AI, the “playground” of Tezos, and the importance of storytelling.

“Art saved me” — how web3 reached an Indian cult and empowered Joanna's self-expression

Joanna captures images of the ordinary and overlays her work with self-portraits, creating ethereal compositions that shed a light on mental health. She spoke to Steph Kunkel about her journey growing up in a restrictive Indian cult, and how web3 empowered her to embrace her individual identity and self-expression.

Steph Kunkel

August 12, 2022

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From keystrokes to brush strokes — how NFTs “freed" Anthony Azekwoh

“When I started minting NFTs, it suddenly all clicked for me” — in conversation with Noortje Stortelder

How blockchain gave Netflix and Nickelodeon animator Brandon Mighty a renewed fearlessness

“Art saved me in a really profound way” — culture, society, and femininity through the eyes of a blockchain creator

Why a Game of Thrones and Disney illustrator is building his new portfolio on the blockchain

How Ebuka Mordi became an Adobe photographer with just an iPhone

“Crypto is the protest sign of the 21st century” — how blockchain provided a medium for Robness’ message

“We’re always looking for stories” — Henry Daubrez on AI and the art of directing

“Art saved me” — how web3 reached an Indian cult and empowered Joanna's self-expression

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From keystrokes to brush strokes — how NFTs “freed" Anthony Azekwoh

“When I started minting NFTs, it suddenly all clicked for me” — in conversation with Noortje Stortelder

How blockchain gave Netflix and Nickelodeon animator Brandon Mighty a renewed fearlessness

“Art saved me in a really profound way” — culture, society, and femininity through the eyes of a blockchain creator

Why a Game of Thrones and Disney illustrator is building his new portfolio on the blockchain

How Ebuka Mordi became an Adobe photographer with just an iPhone

“Crypto is the protest sign of the 21st century” — how blockchain provided a medium for Robness’ message

“We’re always looking for stories” — Henry Daubrez on AI and the art of directing

“Art saved me” — how web3 reached an Indian cult and empowered Joanna's self-expression

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