#25 Kim Asendorf’s Personal Journey and This Weeks New Faces
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In this issue, we delve into Kim Asendorf's journey in digital art and highlight pioneering artists and collectors shaping the space. We offer you the latest insights and developments in the world of digital art, blockchain, and beyond.
News Digest
Kim Asendorf, residing in Berlin, offers an honest account of his artistic journey in an interview, discussing the highs and lows experienced as he transitioned from Web2 to Web3. His path ultimately led to his involvement with NFTs and blockchain, offering reflections on the impermanence of digital art in Web2.
Artist Residence Program: AOTM proudly announces its inaugural Artists in Residence Program, “AiR I”. The program warmly welcomes its first residents: Amaan Jahangir, Goyong, and Rebecca Rose.
Open Call: objkt and Fakewhale are collaborating on a release with limited slots available. To apply as a featured artist, email fakewhalexyz@gmail.com or share an unminted work in the comment thread. Deadline is January 30th at 00:00 CET.
Upcoming
“Smile” by Roope Rainisto: Own platform, January 30
“Disconnected” by Stefano Contiero: Unit London, January 30
“Balance” by Kelly Milligan x Amber Vittoria: Art Blocks, January 31, 7pm CET
“Struggle for Pleasure” by Harm van den Dorpel: Verse, February 1, 7pm CET
Digital Highlight
“Enter a prompt and this “non-AI artist” will render it as an artwork. What started as a joke on social media has turned into a queue of over 1000 prompts for Pablo Delcan, the artist behind Prompt Brush.”
You can send him a message with your prompt, and he will create a drawing using black ink on paper and send it to you.
More results »here«
Notable Insight
“Video games are to the twenty-first century what movies were to the twentieth century and novels to the nineteenth century.”
His commentary on the 21st century significance of video games, made during his curation of the "Worldbuilding: Gaming and Art in the Digital Age" exhibition at the Julia Stoschek Foundation in Düsseldorf, mirrors the Foundation's vision.
This exhibition exemplifies their commitment to melding various media forms like video games, VR, and AI into the art world, signifying their transformation from mere entertainment to vital artistic expressions.
Sale Spotlight
Nathan Boey is a versatile artist who enjoys creating breathtaking creations that touch the soul. Skilled in both live-action and animation, he uses cameras and computers to produce art for brands and companies, driven by his simple love of making things.
Artist to Watch
Sarah Meyohas is a conceptual artist known for pioneering crypto art, creating the first art-backed cryptocurrency “Bitchcoin”, and exploring the intersection of technology, economics, and biology in her work.
Current auction on Christies is live until January 31st.
Collectors to Watch
This week, we're introducing three collectors with exceptional collections:
Closing Remarks
We hope you've enjoyed this issue's journey through the dynamic realms of digital art and blockchain. Your continued interest fuels our exploration into this rapidly evolving field. Looking forward to uncovering more groundbreaking stories together in our upcoming editions.