#30 The Art of Taste: Navigating Creativity in a Digital Age
#30 The Art of Taste: Navigating Creativity in a Digital Age
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News Digest
We highly recommend delving into these two insightful reads from this week:
Outland & Hans Ulrich Obrist: This text discusses the evolution of the metaverse and its implications for art and culture, drawing insights from a conversation between curator Hans Ulrich Obrist, Jason Li, and Christopher Y. Lew in "On NFTs" published by Taschen.
It emphasizes the metaverse's roots in science fiction and its potential as a space for innovative art and community building, while also considering the challenges of interoperability, corporate control, and the need for a diverse, inclusive digital future.
The Blockchain Was Invented for NFTs, Not Currency: An interview with Scott Stornetta and Stuart Haber offers crucial insight into the origins of blockchain technology, highlighting its initial purpose for securing digital record integrity, similar to NFTs, rather than for cryptocurrencies.
It's a must-read for anyone looking to grasp the significant historical technical work that has informed the blockchain's varied applications today.
Upcoming
Barbarians by Jacek Markusiewicz, March 06, 12 PM ET, Verse
Static dispersals & reconstructed fables by LEGIO X, March 07, 12 PM ET, Daily.xyz
Group Exhibition “SOUND MACHINES“ March 14, Feral File
Digital Highlight
Jon Noorlander, a Swedish artist with over two decades of experience in creative direction, has crafted immersive digital experiences for diverse industries and notable projects, drawing inspiration from his artistic family and global residencies.
Notable Insight
Elizabeth Goodspeed emphasizes the growing necessity for good taste in the design and art world, beyond mere technical skills, as AI and templated tools make those skills increasingly accessible.
She argues that good taste, which involves selecting and combining elements in unique and interesting ways, is not innate but developed through diverse exposures and experiences, challenging creatives to trust their instincts and cultivate their unique preferences amidst a culture of curation and trend-following.
Sale Spotlight
BURNER is a dynamic digital art series of 256 artworks that evolve with every Ethereum block, reflecting live gas prices and showcasing the blockchain's influence through abstract, ever-changing visuals created by crashblossom and Ariel Becker.
Artist to Watch
Iv Solyaev lives and works in Tbilisi. He has worked in digital graphics since 2003 and has taken part in many major projects both as a concept artist and art director. His clients include Universal Pictures, HBO, Nintendo, Intel, MPC, and Adult Swim.
Collectors to Watch
Closing Remarks
As we part, remember: good taste is shaped by diverse experiences. Let this inspire your creative path. See you in the next edition.