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The Future of ArtSlimesunday: Provocation, Alter Egos, and The Last StandToday we welcome Slimesunday. Slime is a provocative and unconventional collage artist who has released artworks through auction houses and platforms via Slimesunday and, alter ego, Grimemonday, and across collaborations including 3lau and Playboy. November 6th, 2020 was a special date in the history books as Slimesunday released The Last Stand of the Nation State. In this interview, we are going back in time. We are reliving the moment and walking it forward to present day. If you are an early listener of this episode, you're going to hear details that have not been shared anywhere else on what's planned...2023-11-0256 min
Metaverse MattersLiz Suman of Playboy: Reimagining Brand Legacy for the MetaverseIn this episode of the Metaverse Matters Podcast, hosts Mike and Lauren are joined by master storyteller and innovator, Liz Suman, the Executive Editor and VP of Art, Editorial, and Web3 Projects at Playboy.Liz shares the evolution of Playboy as an iconic, global brand transitioning from print to digital alongside the explosive growth of Web3, creating an opportunity for Playboy to translate their fine art legacy and brand pillars into a new dimension. The move away from print opened a door to drive culture and reach new audiences in fresh ways, inspiring a series of successful...2023-03-0940 min
That's NiftySLIMESHOPAfter taking the summer off, we are back in the studio with a familiar face: SlimesundayWe dive into all of the details of SLIMESHOP a collage art layering tool and the first pack drop coming this Thursday September 8th! In collaboration with OpenSea, Slime has been working on this project for over 8 months and we are excited to see the fruits of their labor: https://slimeshop.slimesunday.com/We end the episode reminiscing about the NFT beginnings and try to remember some things that happened over the summer but we were pretty unplugged. Glad...2022-09-061h 01That's NiftygodminOn the 78th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with godmin, a developer and artist, harnessing the power of tech to create art. You can check out her two collections, Ghost Software and God Observer on her platform/website heaven.computerGodmin: @heaven_computerDiscord2022-06-131h 08That's NiftyMedia Roundtable w/ SuperRare Vinny, Dave Krugman (ALLSHIPS), & Alex Estorick (Right Click Save)On the 77th episode of “That’s Nifty” we have a Media Roundtable with special guests: Virginia Valenzuela from SuperRare, Dave Krugman from ALLSHIPS, and Alex Estorick from Right Click Save. We dive into creator economies, future use cases, how Web 3 Media is changing the landscape, promotion, advertising, environmental issues, and much more.Vinny Valenzuela: @vinnythesnailSuperRare: @SuperRareDave Krugman: @dave_krugmanALLSHIPS: @ALLSHIPSAlex Estorick: @AlexEstorickRight Click Save: @RtClick_Save2022-06-061h 14That's NiftyJohan LolosOn the 76th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Johan Lolos a Belgian-Greek Photographer who backpacks around the world. NFTs have allowed him to take on less client driven projects and focus on his passions. With the use of his social media presence, he has the power to catapult tourism to the locations he shoots!Johan LolosTwitter: @LeBackpackerWebsite2022-05-301h 11That's NiftyKidEight & Karsen DailyOn the 75th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with recurring guests KidEight and Karsen Daily, NFT power couple, to discuss the new drop on NiftyGateway this Saturday May 28th: “Resurrection God: The Return of the Anti-Hero”We go over the drop mechanics which include burning previous pieces for entries to some 1/1 pieces. All burners get something in return. We talk toys, mixtapes, apparel, custom marketplaces, creator economies, and relationships.KidEight: @_KidEightKarsen Daily: @karsendailyWebsite 2022-05-261h 14That's Niftydie with the most likesOn the 74th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Mark Wilson AKA Toads Wiback AKA diewiththemostlikes an artist/writer who shines a light on hometown decay and the endless cycle of consumerism. His sense of humor breaks the tension when the art hits too close to home and you realize you are also a part of this cycle. Monster Energy, Slim Jims, Kirkland brand, Kohls, the Catholic Church, we cover it all as we discover what makes Mark tick.die with the most likesTwitter: @toadswibackWebsite2022-05-2358 minThat's NiftyKitty BastOn the 73rd episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Kitty Bast an artist who’s medium knows no bounds. Canvas, sculptures, digital she does it all! This is episode explores her art practice as well as the collective human experience. Everyone contends with struggles, our own personal hells. Kitty is very honest about hers and we were inspired by her courage to shine light onto the darkness. “Reflections may expose more reality than the object they echo”Kitty BastTwitter: @KatSheKittyBastWebsite2022-05-1655 minThat's NiftyNathan BaumanOn the 72nd episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Nathan Bauman a photographer/nomad that captures moments on film and presents the stories to all of us. We talk about his various projects across the blockchain including “Hidden in Plain Sight” on OpenSea. This was an eye-opening episode for us, the dedication and time put into analog photography and processing film is impressive. Nathan breaks down the process and lets us into his world for an hour.Nathan BaumanTwitter: @nathanabaumanWebsite2022-05-091h 03That's NiftyRyan HawthorneOn the 71st episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Ryan Hawthorne, artist and creative director, that experiments with motion graphics and physical installations. We dive into his wide range of projects from client work to minted works on the blockchain, utility talk, giving back, and bucket list items: Sotheby’s and Nifty Gateway CollectionRyan HawthorneTwitter: @Ry_HawthorneWebsite2022-05-021h 01That's NiftyDoprOn the 70th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Rob Abelow and David Rosen, two of the founders of Dopr, a Music NFT Discovery and Valuation hub. Their backgrounds in cognitive neuroscience, being musicians, and managing record labels makes for an amazing product and a very interesting conversation.DOPRTwitter: @dopr_aiWebsite2022-04-251h 19That's NiftyCreatifluxOn the 69th (nice) episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Creatiflux, a photographer and 3D artist who’s retro futuristic work speaks for itself. He has 3 projects on the horizon to look out for!CreatifluxTwitter: @CreatifluxWebsiteTopics:“Mom I had a Nightmare!”, Casablanca, Traveling Photo Series, Viral Moments, Photo Manipulation to 3D, Entry to NFTs, Fully Dedicated, Solo NG Drop, Future Projects, Building a Brand, Leaving the Comfort Zone, Art is like food, DEFCON Breakdown, Eureka Moments, Lighting, Metahuman, Geishas, Japanese Influence, Normal People, Lost Boys St...2022-04-1854 minThat's NiftyBryan BrinkmanOn the 68th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Bryan Brinkman, an animator and mixed media artist, who walked away from late night TV animation to focus on bringing his personal work to the blockchain.Bryan BrinkmanTwitter: @bryanbrinkmanWebsiteTopics:Killeracid love, Short sleeve hoodies, Going way back, Newgrounds.com, Jack of all trades, Late Night TV Animation, Animation vs Stills, Escape from tight schedules, “The Bryan Brinkman Experience,” IP of Bored Apes, Social Media Voice, Jump from SuperRare to Nifty Gateway, Sometimes you just have to as...2022-04-111h 19That's NiftyVector MeldrewOn the 67th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Vector Meldrew, an artist and designer that brings a unique perspective from the London Underground Music scene combined with storytelling and community building that directly translates to new ventures in the NFT space. He has his first NiftyGateway drop on April 12th, “Mental Breakthrough,” showcasing three pieces that combine his love for Jungle music, tongue-in-cheek cult components, and Rave Flyers about the human experience for an alien audience.Vector MeldrewTwitter: @VectorMeldrewWebsiteTopics:Introductions, Twitch Streaming, Red Pill M...2022-04-071h 12That's NiftyBen SkaarOn the 66th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Ben Skaar a photographer/videographer with a knack for story-telling and community building. Wise beyond his years, he delivers advice to artists and collectors from a place of mutual respect and personal experience. The winner of the 2020 Youth Photographer of the Year award is too humble to brag but should be recognized for reinvesting his earnings back into the space. Not just by purchasing other’s art but by guiding and onboarding them into the community, investing time and encouragement.Ben SkaarTwitter: @benskaar...2022-04-041h 17That's NiftyMarjan MoghaddamOn the 65th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down Marjan Moghaddam, a Fine Art and CG Animator who’s love for technology allowed her to become a pioneer of digital art. She also has a storied career across print, sculpture, AR/VR, and 3D Figuration which has netted her several awards in her field. She currently has 3 exhibitions in progress and a new project on the horizon, details inside!Marjan MoghaddamTwitter: @TheMarjanInstagram: @marjan_moghaddam_artistWebsiteTopics:Fine Arts meets Animation, Brain-Linked Interactive Activity...2022-03-311h 12That's NiftyNoPatternOn the 64th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Chuck Anderson aka NoPattern. A Graphic Artist with a prolific resume across large brands and smaller independent projects for over 18 years. His newest endeavor over the past 7 months is “Infinite Pressure,” a collaborative project that includes 9 separate pieces from 9 different artists which is being released in partnership with ChainSaw NFT on March 31st: https://www.infinitepressure.fun/NoPatternTwitter: @NoPatternWebsiteTopics:Chi-Town, NoPattern Inception, Design Studio / Art Practice, Growing up Fast, Magazines, Cold Emailing - Finding my way thr...2022-03-281h 17That's NiftyXSULLO 2On the 63rd episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with recurring guest XSULLO! He has a collector’s reward drop on Nifty Gateway this Friday, March 25th. He also teases a future project with Manifold…Collector's Reward Drop at 6:30pm ET Friday March 25th: https://t.co/IRKEpDuJRrXSULLOTwitter: @xsulloWebsiteTopics:Best Coast, AcidW@sh, "Rise, Ride, and Arrive", Collector's Reward Time, Gas (not GWEI), Transparency, New 1/1 Collectors, Collab with Boots, Names we only say in our heads, Dropping on Tezos, HEN over Client wor...2022-03-241h 09That's NiftyParrott_ismOn the 62nd episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Parrott_ism: Early NFT adopter, 3D Artist, DJ, Musician, and podcast host for Origin Stories. Lots of great insights into the growth of the space as well as commentary on his relationship with creativity.Parrot_ismTwitter: @itsparrottWebsiteOrigin StoriesTopics:Travel, Back to DJing, Origin Stories, Clubhouse to Twitter Spaces, Learning about NFTs, Perspective Changes on releasing work, Finding Artistic Identity, Collaborations, Fewo: The New Roommate, Self-Discovery, Year 1: Technique, Whiskey Roundtable, Voice Platform Projec...2022-03-211h 09That's NiftyDrophook - Meelo & WeBeeOn the 61st episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Meelo and WeBee to talk about the upcoming launch of their platform DropHook! Drop times, Digital Galleries, marketing campaigns, and more – they will build the omniscient assistant that helps navigate this digital renaissance as buyers, collectors and third-party services alike.DrophookTwitter: @DropHook_Website: drophook.ioDISCORD (Join for latest news): discord.gg/drophookMeelo: @MeeloArtWeBee: @webeenft Topics:Introductions, Guiding new collectors and Artists, Streamlining, Safe Haven, Exposure and Mark...2022-03-141h 54That's NiftyDave Pollot 4On the 60th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with recurring guest, Dave Pollot, to discuss his 3rd NiftyGateway collection: “Circumnavigation”Collection available to previous collectors on March 13th at 6:30 PM ET on niftygateway.comDave PollotTwitter: @DavePollotArtWebsite: https://www.davepollot.com/nftsDISCORD (Join for latest news): https://discord.gg/e657G6CQ2STopics:Irish Goodbye, Recap of previous drop, Tax Stuff, "Circumnavigation", Dynamic NFTs, Website by Becca, Piece Breakdown, Coding the triggers, Prints included, Traditional Art Crossover, NG Wallet Con...2022-03-071h 09That's NiftyCarlos MarcialOn the 59th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Carlos Marcial, a crypto native that has been tokenizing his work for 2.5 years. His energy, outlook, and perspective on crypto, DeFi, and NFTs brings a much-needed positive spin on where we might be heading.Carlos MarcialTwitter: @carlosmarcialtWebsite: https://superrare.com/carlosmarcialt/creationsTopics:ENERGY, Larry and Tommy, Crypto Native, Film Director, All roads lead to Silk, Chinese Connections, Macro BTC View, Full Time Crypto Artist, Sovereignty, Designer to Artist, Gradients of Decentralization, Sci-Fi Films and VFX, G...2022-02-281h 36That's NiftyaiRight w/ Tyree RobinsonOn the 58th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Tyree Robinson, Chief Strategy Officer for aiRight, to discuss the platform and the many new features that artificial intelligence will be bringing to the space.Tyree Robinson: @TyreeRobinsonaiRight: @aiRight_ioWebsite: https://airight.io/Topics:ManchVegas, ORAI Chain, aiRight – Marketplace, AI Oracle Services, Work to Earn, Feeding off chain data into the Blockchain, Verifiable Original Artwork, Royalties on Datasets you curate, AIRI Token - Farming/Staking, Creator Staking Pools, Tokenized Galleries - Lots of Use Cases, Artist L...2022-02-2158 minThat's NiftyChewy StollOn the 57th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Chewy Stoll, an artist that draws on unique personal experiences to create art with embedded emotions. Great episode to remind everyone that perspective matters.Chewy StollTwitter: @chowzuhWebsite: https://www.chewystoll.com/Topics:Exhibition in China, The Subconscious, Perspective, Photography Background, Healing through art, Reflections over the years, Researching NFTs, Learning 3D Art, $5 Freelance Work, Keeping to One Style vs Branching out, Artifex Project: Unreal Engine, Choosing what to mint and where, "Everlasting", Custom Unreal Galleries, Tez Ta...2022-02-1649 minThat's NiftyACIDW@SH - Slimesunday feat. NaplerooskOn the 56th episode of “That’s Nifty” we have a friend chat with Slimesunday and Napleroosk. The main reason was to discus the ACIDW@SH Collection dropping on NiftyGateway this Friday, February 11, but quickly devolves into us talking about plans for Puerto Rico and other nonsense. This is a very candid conversation between friends.ACIDW@SH CollectionWebsite: https://niftygateway.com/collections/slimesunday-acidwashTopics:Pricing and Edition Sizes, Collectors Reward, ACIDW@SH Collection, Puerto Rico, B3TA, Paint SYNTH, Entering Drops during Rehearsal Dinners, SEED PHRASES/Ledgers, Pigeon Gang Card Deck...2022-02-1053 minThat's NiftyRELICS w/ Darlington, CEO of MonstercatOn the 55th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Mike Darlington, CEO of Monstercat, to talk about Music NFTs, specifically their newest endeavor: RELICSDarlingtonTwitter: @DarlingtonMonstercat: @MonstercatRelics: @RELICSxyzWebsite: https://relics.xyz/Topics:Early NG Days, CEO of Monstercat, Building Community, COVID affecting Live Events, Video Games / Music, Exploring the Space lets you know what works and what doesn't, Vancouver, Bringing NFTs to the Label, RELICS - Full Length Animated Music NFT, Dynamic Rarity, Integrations: Play to Earn, Metaverse, Gaming...2022-02-071h 07That's NiftyPaper BuddhaOn the 54th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Paper Buddha, a sovereign individual creating collage art on three blockchains. A mix of Tim Leary, Alan Watts, and Rage Against the Machine, soaked in LSD and a hodgepodge of Buddhist Art styles. Turn on, tune in, and drop out friends!Paper BuddhaTwitter: @paperbuddhaWebsite: https://linktr.ee/paperbuddhaTopics:ETH, TEZ, SOL: The Trinity, How we got to Paper Buddha, Sovereign Individual, Wax Blockchain Collecting, Lazy Men on OS, Branding: Be the Vibe, The Temple, Buddhi...2022-01-311h 00That's NiftyABANA x CRUSHOn the 53rd episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with two amazing artists: ABANA x CRUSHIn this episode we dive into their respective art backgrounds in creating music, DJing, design, and 3D. Many stories are told about how this group of friends found each other, lived, and worked together, and discovered the phenomenon that is NFTs. Be on the lookout for various projects from these two and the extended family.ABANATwitter: @abana_musicWebsite: https://linktr.ee/abanaCRUSHTwitter: @c__rush__Webs...2022-01-241h 15That's NiftySarah ZuckerOn the 52nd episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Sarah Zucker, a gif art pioneer and OG NFT adopter, to talk about her art style and her upcoming collection on Nifty Gateway: “Promethea” – Come support on January 19th 6:30pm ET on Niftygateway.comSarah ZuckerTwitter: @thesarahshowWebsite: https://linktr.ee/thesarahshowTopics:Handles, “Promethea”, Platform Agnosticism, Video Painting Devices, “The Cassandra Complex”, Piercing the Veil, Trivia Witch, Stealing Fire from the gods, Gif Art Pioneer, Tumblr Nostalgia, NFT OG, Imposter Syndrome, Artisan vs Artist, Video Paintings, Video fee...2022-01-171h 29That's NiftyFesqOn the 51st episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Fesq to discuss his projects across ETH and TEZ chains. Lots of great info on balancing freelance work and personal projects.FesqTwitter: @iamfesqWebsite: https://www.iamfesq.com/Topics:National TV is National TV, Nissan Partnership, PFPs, Back to the beginning, The moment, Programing, RED and BLUE, "Double-sided" Tech and Art, Art-fi, PORTUGAL, Exotic Yellows, Tezos caution then adoption, "Obscurum", Schooled on Software, Picking where to mint on Tezos, Flipping Sharks on Solana, Holding down the Hen Ho...2022-01-1059 minThat's NiftySmecceaOn the 50th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Shams Meccea (Smeccea), a Vancouver based artist, specializing in motion design. Lots of great advice for artists and collectors alike in this episode!SmecceaTwitter: @smecceaWebsite: https://smeccea.com/Topics:Pronunciation, NFT.NYC, Vancouver, Iraq > Dubai, Tik Tok Takeover, Art Beginnings, Software Talk, Save your work Slime, Daily’s on Twitch, Not Everything for Sale, "Transparency" on SuperRare, Environments in C4D, Client Work, Discovering NFTs, When to get help, Flower Lovers, Art Education, Consume ArtMen...2022-01-031h 04That's NiftyThat's Nifty Holiday SpecialWe sit down with some past guests for some industry talk and good cheer! Topics: Tax Jokes, Recent Drops, Upcoming Drops, Sweaters, Charity, Le Anime Phase 2, Smart Contract Coders, "What are you optimizing for?", Advice on taking on projects, Intellectual Property, Art vs Collectibles, Getting advice from collectors, Tezos and ETH, Interactive NFTs, Burnout, Scam DMs Appearances by: Billelis, Roger Dickerman, Dave Krugman, Slimesunday, Baka Arts, Toomuchlag, KidEight, Meelo, Xsullo, Aeforia, Mad Dog Jones, Durkatwork, Klarens Malluta, Jan Spancs, GMUNK, Alex Delia, Nate Hill Lushsux, Shakkablood, Dave Pollot, Thr33som3s, Josh pierce, Tim Riopelle2021-12-241h 33That's NiftyAeforia - "Eras"On the 48th episode of “That’s Nifty” our first guest ever, Aeforia, returns to catch us up on all that has happened over the past 8 months. We do a deep dive breakdown of his new series “Eras” dropping on Nifty Gateway this Thursday December 23rd!AeforiaTwitter: @aeforiadesignWebsite: https://aeforiadesign.com/erasTopics:Feels like 5 Years, Down with the sickness, NFT.NYC/ Art Basel, Band is back together, 0x Society, M2 Gallery, ASMR, Crypto Cubes – “Pandemonium”, "Fear of Change" The bridge between the series, Recap of "Five Fears", "Eras"...2021-12-201h 34That's NiftyNate HillOn the 47th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Nate Hill to talk about Photography, NFTs, and the new collaboration with Tim Maxwell dropping on Nifty Gateway December 17th: “The Blind Blocking the Blind”Nate HillTwitter: @natehillphotoWebsite: solo.to/natehillTopics:Feels Like 5 Years, Music Photography Background, NFT Introductions, Post Photography Editing, Twisted Landscapes, 3D Figure: Scale and Meaning, Locations for Shooting, Great Ocean Road, Iceland Twisted Landscapes, Blind Blocking the Blind, Collabs with Tim Riopelle on Hen, Tezos Adoption, Drop Structure, Merge by Pak, Photo...2021-12-131h 03That's NiftyLive from Grotto Miami: thr33som3sOn the 46th episode of “That’s Nifty” we are live from Grotto Miami with thr33som3s, catching up on all the madness since we last spoke, including: New Utilities, New Chains, 2 Generative Projects, and his new smart contractthr33som3sTwitter: @thr33som3sWebsite: https://linktr.ee/thr33som3sTopics:Picking up where we left off, Insert Series teaches new Mechanic, Painting Insert Breakdown, Which turned into QUADS, Team Event, Team Ownership with Revenue Sharing, Expansion Teams, NYC First ETH Sale, Series 1 Super Utility, Not ma...2021-12-061h 22That's NiftyDefacedOn the 45th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sit down with Defaced to discuss recent and upcoming projects!DefacedTwitter: @DefacedstudioWebsite: lynkfire.com/defacedstudioTopics:“Talking Shit with KidEight”, NFT Now x Christies: The Gateway, "The Guest", Sotheby's London Crew, Art Basel: Drifting about, Artistic Upbringing, Distinctive Style, Color Theory Bullshit, Boi Collab, Daytrip Photography Collab, Starman, Learning about NFTs, “Defaced and Friends”, 3D Sculpture for Artifex, SuperRare & NG, Last Piece Collected, "I hate talking about NFTs", Explains NFTs (lol), Tunnelvision, Creative Process, Youtube, MF Doom, Limited Hobbies, Knive...2021-11-291h 10That's NiftyFriendsgiving with NaplerooskOn the 44th episode of “That’s Nifty” we have a Friendsgiving Episode with “Unnamed Vault” member Napleroosk. Mostly news in our section of NFT Land, Art Basel preview, and some advice collector to collector.NaplerooskTwitter: @NapleRooskTopics:We gotta get a name for this Vault, Anti-Hero, GEVOL Airdrop, Origin Stories: Slimesunday, Art Basel Miami, Tezos Exhibit, Hen Died and came back to life, Tezos Marketplaces, Whisbe Key Ranked Auction, Drive: Race 2, DART Milan, Big sales: xsullo and Toomuchlag, Le Anime Phase 2: SOULDAO, What are Feudals? What is Wolf Game?, $GM, Roulet...2021-11-2558 min
NFT Origin StoriesSlimesunday | NFT Origin Stories #52NFT Origin Stories welcomes Slimesunday to discuss: 00:42 Origin Story 6:39 Leveling up 08:30 Early to IG 11:28 The next milestone 13:56 Enter NFTs 17:47 Collab with 3LAU 20:35 Last Stand of the Nation State 25:57 Slime Sunday book 30:23 Philips auction 37:55 Collector rewards drop 42:00 Playboy collab 44:05 Lightning round Slimesunday https://www.slimesunday.com https://twitter.com/grimemonday https://www.instagram.com/slimesunday Episode mentions: Interscope, Atlantic, 3LAU, Beeple, Griffin Cock Foster, Trevor Jones...2021-11-2457 min
NFT Origin StoriesSlimesunday | NFT Origin Stories #52NFT Origin Stories welcomes Slimesunday to discuss: 00:42 Origin Story 6:39 Leveling up 08:30 Early to IG 11:28 The next milestone 13:56 Enter NFTs 17:47 Collab with 3LAU 20:35 Last Stand of the Nation State 25:57 Slime Sunday book 30:23 Philips auction 37:55 Collector rewards drop 42:00 Playboy collab 44:05 Lightning round Slimesunday https://www.slimesunday.com https://twitter.com/grimemonday https://www.instagram.com/slimesunday Episode mentions: Interscope, Atlantic, 3LAU, Beeple, Griffin Cock Foster, Trevor Jones...2021-11-2457 minThat's NiftyInfinite Objects w/ Joe SaavedraOn the 43rd episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Joe Saavedra, Founder of Infinite Objects. We discussed how the company got started, how NFTs shaped the model, and where they are headed in the future.Joe SaavedraTwitter: @jmsaavedraInfinite Objects: @infiniteobjectsTopics:NFT.NYC Covid, Inception of Infinite Objects, Focus on Art not the Gadget, Adding a Layer of Provenance, Limited Edition Merchandise, Displays, Express Consent from Creators, Smart Contract Video Prints, New Sizes, 1:1 Ratio, Longform Video, Officially Licensed NBA Gear, CNN Drops, Hardware Breakdown, Electr...2021-11-2257 minThat's NiftyKidmographOn the 42nd episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Kidmograph and discussed his wide range of styles and how they play into the theme of “Decentralization.”KidmographTwitter: @KidMographWebsite: linktr.ee/kidmographTopics:Live SuperRare Auction, Digital Experiences, Decentralized Approach to Drops, Hic et Nunc, We love Tezos, Pure Hodler, "Meditation Island", Collaborations, Traditional Art Background, Early Graphic Design, Latin America: Early Crypto Adopters, Skeptics, Authentication and Education, Linked Series in the works, Time Travel, Taking Trips, Tezos Exhibit at Art Basel, Artists on the radar, Pro...2021-11-151h 01That's Nifty"The Sativa State" with SlimesundayOn the 41st episode of That's Nifty we caught up with Slimesunday after NFT.NYC to discuss his collector reward drop on Nifty Gateway this Saturday (November 13th): "The Sativa State". We also discussed NYC, $ENS Domains, and what we have been collecting lately.SLIMESUNDAYTwitter: @grimemondayDrop on 4;20 PM ET Saturday November 13, 2021: https://niftygateway.com/collections-curated2021-11-1249 minThat's Nifty"We are Eternal" with Karsen DailyOn the 40th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Karsen Daily, Chief Experience Officer of 888 The New World, to discuss the next project by 888: We are EternalWe are Eternal:Twitter: @_weareeternalWebsite: discord.gg/weareeternalKarsen DailyTwitter: @karsendailyTopics:London Excursion, We are Eternal, Fractionalizing 888's Collection, Idea Origins, Decentraland Viewing Gallery, 888 Inner Circle Utility, Rarity Trait Downfalls: Fungible, The Opportunity to Align, Being Misunderstood, Patience is Key, Artists' Work being Fractionalized, We are all Curators, Discord Setup, Role to Play...2021-11-081h 14That's NiftyDave Pollot 3On the 39th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with recurring guest Dave Pollot to catch up on all the coding work he dove into. He created evolving NFT contracts for one of his collections dropping on Nifty Gateway on November 6th!Dave PollotTwitter: @DavePollotArtWebsite: https://www.davepollot.com/Catch-up with Larry and TylerTopics:NFTNYC, xsullo and Killer Acid Hen Drops, Lushsux.io Drop, Drive: Race 2, Exvaders, Testing your will, 2 Projects we know nothing about, Meta RebrandMentions:@thr33s...2021-11-041h 18That's NiftyTommy WilsonOn the 38th episode of “That’s Nifty” and the Season 3 premiere, we have Tommy Wilson, artist and professional baseball player, to discuss entering the space early, honing his craft, and where he is headed!Tommy WilsonTwitter: @tommy_wilson_Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tommywilsonTopics:Off-Season, July 2020 NiftyGateway Drop, From 2D to 3D, Honing a Craft: Baseball and Art, Season Cancelled, Power of Twitter, Big Collectors Sweeping, Approach to Dropping on SR, Grinding to get a CryptoPunk, "Don’t Look Back", Artists to Collect, Bringing other Players into Collecti...2021-11-0158 min
NFT Origin Storiesgmunk | NFT Origin Stories #49NFT Origin Stories welcomes gunk to discuss: 00:00 Introduction 00:42 What is your origin story? 09:21 Inspiration pre-NFTs 17:50 Windows 10 23:20 Refraction 25:50 Psychedelics 33:40 Mental health in the NFT space 45:21 It might involve robots 52:16 Having a ball 56:20 Oceanus on NiftyGateway 1:05:00 Collabos for the future 1:06:50 Lightning round 1:12:30 A little story about #49 gmunk Website: https://gmunk.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gmunk Instagram: http://instagram.com/gmunk Episode mentions: C...2021-10-291h 15
NFT Origin Storiesgmunk | NFT Origin Stories #49NFT Origin Stories welcomes gunk to discuss: 00:00 Introduction 00:42 What is your origin story? 09:21 Inspiration pre-NFTs 17:50 Windows 10 23:20 Refraction 25:50 Psychedelics 33:40 Mental health in the NFT space 45:21 It might involve robots 52:16 Having a ball 56:20 Oceanus on NiftyGateway 1:05:00 Collabos for the future 1:06:50 Lightning round 1:12:30 A little story about #49 gmunk Website: https://gmunk.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/gmunk Instagram: http://instagram.com/gmunk Episode mentions: C...2021-10-291h 15That's NiftyKidEight 2 feat. DenzuulOn the 37th episode of “That’s Nifty” and the season 2 finale, we have KidEight back on to catch up on the last 4 months. Onboarded to SuperRare, 8888 generative G’EVOLs, and an upcoming Nifty Gateway drop. Later in the episode Denzuul joins us to KidEight’s surprise. Turns out we forced their first face to face meeting, and it was magical. Ignore some audio issues, Kid’s obnoxious pumpkin jacket makes some rustling here and there LOL. #DNKidEight Part 2Twitter: @_KidEightDiscord: discord.gg/syWK8ugGFHTopics:Loyalty Pays, Being...2021-10-251h 12That's NiftyLushsux.ioOn the 36th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Lushsux to talk about selling his Instagram account in a very unique way on drp.io. We also spend some time opening our eyes to what is going on down under during the lockdown.LushsuxTwitter: @lushsuxWebsite: Lushsux.ioTopics:GM Virus, Famous Instagram Account for Sale, 4444 Posts as NFTs, Token 0 (Very Important), Lush Club Membership, Auction House???, All-in on being a Crypto Artist, Instagram Warnings, White Label Platform: DRP.io, Street Marketing Campaign, Smol Keanu, Intern...2021-10-221h 21That's NiftyKillerAcidOn the 35th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with KillerAcid to talk about the growth of the brand, Rob’s creative process, early NFTs, and where his journey leads next.KillerAcidTwitter: @killeracidWebsite: https://killeracid.com/Topics:Following KillerAcid for a year, Softest T-Shirts ever, KillerAcid - (Anti)Brand, Delegating or Learning everything, Creative Process, One Man Assembly Line, Over Messaging/Over Stimulation, NFTs in 2018, Big Intricate Pieces & Simple Comic Strips, World's Smallest Billboard: Blotter Art, Digitally Native: Sotheby's, Alien Magic, Collaboration with Polaroid, Physical Cut-outs...2021-10-181h 33That's NiftyTillavisionOn the 34th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Tillavision, an artist with deep roots in the Music and Entertainment biz, who started 3D and Animation in the last 5 years. Check out his two newest projects: Lil Bitcoin and The Death Row ExperienceTillavisionTwitter: @tillavisionInstagram: @tillavisionTopics:Daylings, "Metaversed Up", Breakdancing, DJ Life, LiveMixtapes.com, Learning 3D, Stage Visuals, "NFTs are my Mixtape", JUICEWRLD Memorial, Bringing other Artists into the fold, Favorite Mixtapes, Merchandise, Walt Disney Inspiration, First SuperRare Collab, Flip the Script on the Cl...2021-10-111h 17That's NiftyWeekly Catch-up with Larry and TylerOn the 33rd episode of “That’s Nifty” we are trying something a bit different. Larry and Tyler deliver a weekly catch-up of their slice of NFT land. Big news, drops, purchases, sales, artists they collect and follow, see all the topics below.Topics:Lost Poets, Big Sales: XCOPY, Trippy Ape, Raf, Ness, Reuben Wu; Winter Bears, Collector Drops: Xsullo, Billelis, Alotta Money; NG Schedule, Buys this week: KidEight Hen, Thr33som3s Series 7, Alex Delia Dirty Artifacts, Entropes; Toomuchlab, Fvck_Avatar, Time Magazine, NFL, TikTok; Jasti Artifex Auction, First Race of "Drive", EVOLARTCOMP, Manifold + Founda...2021-10-0447 minThat's NiftyAlex DeliaOn the 32nd episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Alex Delia to talk about his collection Artifact Quest 2021 and the lore surrounding this narrative art project!No weekly Catch-up this week, sorry!Alex DeliaTwitter: @alexdeliaWebsite: Artifact.Quest alexdelia.xyzTopics:Accents, Film School, “99 Brains”, Enter Hic et nunc, Artifact Quest 2021, Chasing 2015 Beeple Vibes, Lore, Scrambler City, Impossible Buildings - Sweet Map, Headline Readers, Stanley Kubrick, “Stalker” – “Roadside Picnic”, KidEight Inspiration, NFT Club Utility, Tuition of Life, Getting to know collectors, Artists that should come to HEN...2021-09-271h 14That's NiftyTim RiopelleOn the 31st episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Tim Riopelle to talk about his journey in the space, Hen Playground, VFX Pipelines, and what a Lighting / Compositing Artist does.Before we get to our interview, we have a quick weekly update from Larry and Tyler:Catch-UpTopics:DRIVE, Collector Drops: Billelis and xsullo, Thr33som3s Series 7, Dave Pollot Opensea, Roger PakermanMentions:@dave_krugman @NapleRoosk @billelis @xsullo @Thr33som3s @franquipaola @DrifterShoots @DavePollotArt @RogerDickermanTim RiopelleTwitte...2021-09-201h 23That's Niftyx0rOn the 30th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with x0r to talk about art and the technology behind it.Before we get to our interviews, we have a quick weekly update from Larry and Tyler:Catch-Up (0:00-12:39)Topics:Artifex Auctions, Billelis Balance Collectors Drop, Defaced and Friends, GEVOLS, 888 Insiders, NiftyGateway "Verified Collections", Bored Apes AuctionMentions:@toomuchlag_ @GEVOLsNFT @artifex_project @billelis @Defacedstudio @crypto888crypto @niftygateway @robotosNFT @BoredApeYC @yugalabs @Denzuulx0r (12:39 - 1:30:14)Twitter: @x0rartWebsit...2021-09-131h 30That's NiftyMax Kulchinsky - METAPHYSICAL (Squibbs, Blacksneakers, Noah Kocher, Bitski)On the 29th episode of “That’s Nifty” we pick back up with our Artist Showcase series. We sat down with Max Kulchinsky to talk about curating his first show, MetaPhysical. We have additional voice memos from some of the featured artists at the show including: Blacksneakers, Squibs, and Noah Kocher. Additionally, we have a message from Christina Chu, head of marketing at Bitski about the aspirations of their platform as they served as the backend for the digital side of the show.Before we get to our interviews, we have a quic...2021-09-061h 12That's NiftyDave KrugmanOn the 28th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Dave Krugman, community builder and photographer, we covered all our bases with the space in this one, but up first we have a quick catch-up of the happening of the last two weeks:Catch-Up (0:00-23:18)Topics:“What the Fork?” - First Gallery Show, Meeting PPL IRL, Thr33som3s First ETH Sale, NiftyGateway Summer Slam, $RARE, Artifex Explosion, 0n1 Force, G'EVOLs, Apes and Punks, LedgersMentions:@manifoldxyz @RogerDickerman @TedsLittleDream @bejachrob @niftygateway @SuperRare @artifex_project @Defacedstudio @toomuchlag_ @xsullo @0n1Force @G...2021-08-301h 41That's NiftyMeelo, Jan SpancsOn the 27th episode of “That’s Nifty” we continue the Artist Showcase series where we asked the community which artists they wanted to hear from, up first we have:MEELO (0:00-1:14:52)Twitter: @meeloartWebsite: https://linktr.ee/meeloworldTopics:Connections, Holo Series, Scoping the Market, Shifting to Collectible Series, Adapt, Dog Support, Scouting, "One thing starting a collection, and another maintaining a collection", Collab with Shakkablood, Good to have friends, Meeting KidEight IRL, Building a platform: DropHook, Connecting Artists with Collectors, Putting Respect on Names, KnownOrigin EventJan...2021-08-231h 53
The Convergence Podcast#037 NFN KalyanThis week I got a chance to talk to the prolific artist NFN Kalyan about the various philosophies and mythologies that inspire his work. We also spoke in-depth about a vast array of topics like NFTs, art criticism, films and more. Guest Links :Kalyan's Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/nfnkalyan/?hl=enKalyan's Website : https://www.nfnkalyan.com/——————————————-Host Links :Sid's Instagram : www.instagram.com/siddharthavalluri/Sid's Artstation : www.artstation.com/siddharthavalluriFollow on Instagram : www.instagram.com/the_convergence_podcast/Follow on SoundCloud : @theconvergencepodcastFollow on Apple Podcasts : podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/the-…st/id1542665519Follow on Spotify : open.spotify.com/show/2PpILXKc9RxsMS5BNKkuPH———...2021-08-221h 38That's NiftyWhat the Fork? - SlimesundayOn the 26th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Slimesunday to discuss his "What the Fork?" collection being auctioned off at Phillip's in NYC.Twitter: @grimemondayWebsite: https://www.phillips.com/slimesundayTopics:What should we wear?, Phillip's Auction House, Less than a year later, First Creative Production, Clip where the idea was spoken, All Female Team, Piece Breakdown, NFT Cycling, Sourcing Props, Censorship: Fighting Back, Bidding for the Vault, “Is it Art?”, Lining up Perspectives, Cake Face, FORKS, Team Effort, Banned from the Internet Giveaway, “It's always a collage”...2021-08-1649 minThat's NiftyBaka ArtsOn the 25th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Baka Arts, creator of The Ethertales and the Surrogates series:Twitter: @TheBakaArtsWebsite: https://linktr.ee/bartsyTopics:Germany is Hot, Romania is pretty chill, First NFT Drop, Building a Concrete plan: The Ethertales, “Finding a place in the space”, Stock image stories, Surrogates Season 3, Pricing Strategy, NiftyGateway Drop, The Taxman, Friendship, Custom Surrogates, Earliest Surrogates: Mechas, Spin-off Ideas, Etheria, Graphic Novel, Color Usage, Arnold, Youtube Origins, Baka (Japanese for “dumb fuck”), Fan Art, Timelines, Scavenger HuntMentions:2021-08-091h 13That's Niftythr33som3sOn the 24th episode of “That’s Nifty” we are continuing the Artist Showcase series where we asked the community which artists they wanted to hear from, next we have:thr33som3sTwitter: @thr33som3sDiscord: https://discord.gg/QwUyfuPWHEN: hic.art/thr33som3sTopics:Leaving it All Behind, Painting Baseball Cards, A Beautiful Mind, Teams of Anything but Baseball Players, NFT Artists: Series 2, Moving to Hen, Every Card Matters, Managing your Drops, Vault Contributions, Drop Formats, The Grotto, "The Opportunity to Buy" Model...2021-08-021h 27That's NiftySHAKKABLOODOn the 23rd episode of “That’s Nifty” we are kicking off the Artist Showcase series where we asked the community which artists they wanted to hear from, up first we have:Artin Ghokasiyan (SHAKKABLOOD)Twitter: @shakkabloodWebsite: https://linktr.ee/shakkabloodTopics:TEZ vs ETH, “Hoppers I”, Collabs, Getting Started with NFTs, Building a Community, Favorite Variants, Collector Advice, Getting on SuperRare, Minting, Burning, Gas, “No one knows what they are doing”, Describe your art styleLarry and Tyler talk current events:“Sound of Color”, Auction...2021-07-2658 minThat's NiftyDurkatwork, Dave PollotOn the 22nd episode of “That’s Nifty” we have two interviews:1. Durk van der Meer (01:46-48:51)Twitter: @durkatworkWebsite: https://www.durkatwork.com/Topics:Island Life, Back in the Beginning, Falling in love with VR, Learning 3D Software, Terrarium, VR Use Cases, World of Aku, Christies, Digital Screens, Theme Parks, Artifex Project, Environment for Film Festivals2. Dave PollotTwitter: @DavePollotArtWebsite: https://www.davepollot.com/Topics:First Drop Recap, Pickleball, Chapter 2 of 3, Pieces Explained, Scavenger Hunt, Traditional Art adding...2021-07-191h 24That's NiftyLushsuxOn the 21st episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Australian Street Artist, Lushsux to talk about graffiti beginnings, going viral, and the future of NFTs using virtual reality. Twitter: @lushsuxWebsite: https://milkbar.store/lushTopics:Melbourne Street Art Scene, Anonymity, Logistics of Graffiti, Going Digital, How Graffiti leads to gentrification, Graffiti vs Street Art, EGO, Subcultures, Physical Aspects of Street Art, VR/AR, Pirating, Software, Speed of NFTs, Nifty Royale, Avatar Projects, Memorable Pieces, Art of Going Viral, No Fly List, Studio, Bodywork, On the Horizon, Alpha Nerds...2021-07-121h 25That's NiftyKidEight On the 20th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with KidEight right after D’EVOLs Series 2 closed on Rarible. Twitter: @_KidEightWebsite: https://kideight.com/Topics:Graphic Design background, Cherub Gangster Baby, EVOL: Love, Success on other Platforms, Imposter Syndrome, Ego Blow, “Taking a piss and getting away with it”, Auction Structure, Toxic Positivity Yeti, Denzuul Saga, EVOL World: Metaverse, Setting up Hen, Twitter as an outlet, Gallows Humor, Client Work, Realignment in the Space, "No common thread", Shaking up "New is better" mindset, Generative Projects, EVOL Storyline, Midlands, Collecting o...2021-07-051h 15That's NiftySeason 1 Compilation (Apr-Jun)On this Special Episode of That's Nifty we have the second half of Season 1's greatest hits. We sat down and selected our favorite segments from episodes 11-19 and created this compilation to showcase some of the highlights from April-June 2021. For new listeners this should give you a taste of what to expect in each episode. In chronological order here are the guests and segments from episodes 11-19:Maalavida - @maalavidaaa - 00:48-07:12Justin Maller - @justinmaller - 07:12-15:55Sergito - @sergitosergito - 15:55-21:47Playboy - @Playboy - 21:47-28:01...2021-07-011h 26That's NiftySeason 1 Compilation (Feb-Apr)On this Special Episode of That's Nifty we have the first half of Season 1's greatest hits. We sat down and selected our favorite segments from our first 10 episodes and created this compilation to showcase some of the highlights from February-April 2021. For new listeners this should give you a taste of what to expect in each episode. In chronological order here are the guests and segments from episodes 1-10:Aeforia - @aeforiadesign - 00:48-06:05Mad Dog Jones - @Mad_Dog_Jones - 06:05-11:49Josh Pierce and Adam Priester - @jpierce_art & @AdamPriesterArt - 11:49...2021-06-281h 20That's NiftyVictor MosqueraOn the 19th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Victor Mosquera to talk about his art journey. Slimesunday has been on vacation and is back this week for a great convo!Twitter: @victormosquerarWebsite: https://www.victormosquera.com/Topics:Gallery/Studio, Print Releases, Return of Slimesunday, NFT Events, "Everything Connected", Smart Contracts, Foreign Fam, Working with Bands, Building a Brand, Colombia ---> Canada, Self-Taught, Video Game Work, Not feeling like yourself, What is going on in Vancouver??, First Pop-up Gallery, Let's get physical, "Buy what you like", Market is Lev...2021-06-071h 16That's NiftyToomuchlag: Le Anime 1.5On the 18th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with recurring guest toomuchlag (Stefan Mathez) to talk about “Le Anime 1.5” his upcoming drop on Nifty Gateway (June 2nd), details about phase 2, working with Will Smith, creating a community, and much more. Come support Stefan this Wednesday on niftygateway.comTwitter: @toomuchlag_Website: https://www.stefanmathez.com/nftTopics:Project Recap and Continuation, Le Anime Detectives, Crypto Mood, Adapting the Drop, #LyreGang vs #SwordSquad, Strategies for Phase 2, Epic Soundtrack, Clues, Riddles, Puzzles, Scarcity Choices, “Momentum of Joy”, Improvements at NG, Hicetnunc, Art...2021-05-311h 22
NFT Morning, Decouvrez tous les projets NFT et Crypto-art#50 | 3LAU, le 1er NFT DJPour entamer cette semaine spéciale musique nous commençons avec le musiciens le plus connu du monde des NFT, le DJ 3 LAU.Son oeuvre NFT la plus connue est Faces en collaboration avec l’artiste digital SlimeSunday qui se sont renommés à l’occasion de ces collaborations SSX3LAU.Faces est restée longtemps l’open édition la plus mintée (éditée) sur NiftyGateway avec presque 5000 exemplaires. Elle a été récemment détronée par le Cube de l’artiste Pak.Liens utiles :Site internet de 3LAUCompte twitter de 3LAUCompte twitter de SSX3LAU...2021-05-2439 minThat's NiftyBillelisOn the 17th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Billelis to talk about his plethora of projects, tattoos, DMs, and wildlife photography. Really down-to-earth guy, we had lots of laughs this episode!Twitter: @BillelisWebsite: https://www.billelis.com/Topics:“In Memoriam” Collector’s Book, Artifex Project, "Who am I?", Market Slowdown, Digital Art Gods, "WTF just happened?", “Relics of a Mortal Past”, Hiring your mates, Curation at SuperRare, Tattoos, DM Chronicles, Buying a House - Major Grownup Shit, Entering the NFT Space, Client Work, Working with Musicians, New Generation o...2021-05-241h 00That's NiftyDave PollotOn the 16th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with Dave Pollot to talk NFTs, Physical Thrift Store Art, and his Nifty Gateway drop on May 21st: "Uncharted Waters". Follow Dave’s social’s below and support him this Friday on Niftygateway.com or anytime at his website: https://www.davepollot.com/Twitter: @DavePollotArtInstagram: @davepollotartTopics:The Leap to NFTs, Remixing Thrift Store Art, "Squirrel on Cocaine,” Passengers, Passengers 2 - Wish You Were Here, Experience with Galleries, “No wall between collectors and the artists,” "Oil and Water," Nifty Gateway Drop (Ma...2021-05-171h 11That's NiftyAku's World with Micah Johnson / Artifex Project with Roger DickermanOn the 15th episode of “That’s Nifty” we have two awesome interviews with:Micah Johnson (2:06-43:43):Creator of “Aku,” a symbol for all to reach for your dreams, is embarking on a journey to do just that. These next chapters for “Aku” are leading to a grander scale and stage!Topics:Crypto Native, Physical Art Beginnings, Accessible Resources, "Ignorance is my secret weapon", Aku on the Big Screen, Aku Sculpture, Tying NFTs to everything in the physical realm, Have a community build a movie, “‘sä-v(ə-)rən-tē”, Wallet Interoperability, $AKU t...2021-05-101h 40
NFT Origin StoriesLivestream: Live with That's Nifty, Slimesunday, Tnoble, & CryptoKitch2021-05-071h 36
NFT Origin StoriesLivestream: Live with That's Nifty, Slimesunday, Tnoble, & CryptoKitch2021-05-071h 36
NFT Morning, Decouvrez tous les projets NFT et Crypto-art#40 | Slime Sunday, Sea Sex & NFTSlime Sunday est connu pour son oeuvre "the Last Stand of the Nation State" et ses collages porno-chic.Il est un des acteurs majeurs de la scène crypto-art.Il s’est fait connaître par des oeuvres assez provocantes qu’ils diffusaient sur les réseaux sociaux et notamment Instagram tentant de repousser les limites de la censure.Il fera d’ailleurs un drop de ses oeuvres qui n’auront pas été acceptées, les “Banned from Internet” sur Nifty Getaway.Bizarrement c’est avec des oeuvres qui vont complètement tranchées avec son style habituel qu’il va obtenir ses lettre...2021-05-0311 minThat's NiftyLiquid Summer: Slimesunday x PlayboyOn the 14th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sit down with one of our own, Slimesunday, to discuss his upcoming Nifty Gateway drop with Playboy: Liquid SummerThe drop goes live Tuesday May 4th at 6:30PM EST on Niftygateway.comWe are joined by Liz Suman, Executive Editor at Playboy, part of the collaborative team that brought this project to life.Twitter: @grimemonday @playboy @elizabethsuman @niftygatewaySegments:Beeple Spring/Summer 2021 Drop Breakdown (0:00-11:25)Bored Ape Yacht Club (11:26-19:08)Liquid Summer (19:09-57:50)Topics:L...2021-05-0357 minThat's NiftyCollector's Roundtable with Sergito and NaplerooskOn the 13th episode of “That’s Nifty” we have our first Collector’s Roundtable with Sergito and Napleroosk!Twitter: @sergitosergito @NapleRoosk We discuss the following topics:Catching up with Sergito, Entering the world of NFTs, Onramp to the blockchain, Voice of Collectors, Homage Projects, hicetnunc2000, “We're still early”, Pressure Stone Hunt, Crypto Newlyweds, Secondary Markets, “Buy what you like”, DAOs, Beeple Drop, Utility, "You aped into a bubble", Blind Faith, Battle Bots, NiftyClub, 1/1 Open Edition, “The Fungibles”, $ASH, Unfiltered Human Nature, Other platforms, NFT Ownership requirements, Entitlement Syndrome, Capturing Moments in Time, Sergito's R...2021-04-291h 28That's NiftyJustin MallerOn the 12th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with a pioneer of Digital Art, Justin Maller, to discuss everything under the sun including his upcoming Nifty Gateway drop: “Labyrinth” available for purchase in July 2021.Twitter: @justinmallerWe discuss the following topics:Aggressive DMs, "Fuck it, let's go back to the start.", Emerging 3D Abstract Art, Early Internet, "The Second Storm" Background, Interesting Market, "FVCKMALLER // CRYSTALIZE", The Labyrinth, Commercial Work,FACETS, X-Particles Honeymoon, Collecting, Breaking into the space, Individuals vs Robots, Uses for NFTs, “We have always been in a metaverse”, Collab with Di...2021-04-261h 14That's NiftyMaalavidaaOn the 11th episode of “That’s Nifty” we sat down with the artist Alycia Rainaud, also known as Maalavidaa, to discuss her upcoming Nifty Gateway Drop: Heal the Deal Stage 2. Available for purchase on April 22nd, 2021Twitter: @MaalavidaaaWe discuss the following topics:Putting FACES to names, Graphic Design, Building your Style, Merch, Being Accessible to all fans, Creation Process, "Stuck in a loop", Color Therapy, Inspirations, Collaboration Control, “Harlequin”, Meeting Aeforia, Nice to Paris to Montreal, Community Support, Heal the Deal Stages 1 and 2, Groundbreaking Drop Mechanics, Magic Print Physicals, FOMO, Crypto Courses fo...2021-04-191h 31That's NiftyOrigin Stories x That's Nifty Collab w/ Roger DickermanOn this very special 10th episode of “That’s Nifty” we did a collab with “Origin Stories” hosted by Roger DickermanTwitter: @RogerDickermanWe discuss the following topics:Cryptocubes Live Auction, Cube Breakdown, Inframunk Series, Auction War Stories, Replicator, NFT Mechanisms for Collecting, "Access" is the next Frontier, NFT Conventions, “CONVERGENCE”, Operation Melt Faces, Loss Leader Approach to 9999 Editions, NFT Beginnings: Last Stand of the Nation State, Regrets, Parabolic Generation of NFTs, Playboy Collab, Banned from the Internet Physicals on 4/20, BOTS, The Fungible Collection, Surrogates, “Symbiosis” Charity NFT, Ivy Hoodies, Celebrities, Health of Marketplace, Paris...2021-04-121h 38
Clean Break with Matt GondekEpisode 134 - Slime SundaySlime Sunday - Digital Collage Artist Slime Sunday, AKA Mike Parisella, talks about moving from commercial projects to fine art via NFT's, how his work is produced, and the future of creative freelance. IG @SlimeSunday2021-04-0637 minClean Break with Matt GondekEpisode 134 - Slime SundaySlime Sunday - Digital Collage Artist Slime Sunday, AKA Mike Parisella, talks about moving from commercial projects to fine art via NFT's, how his work is produced, and the future of creative freelance. IG @SlimeSunday2021-04-0637 minThat's NiftyOndrej Zunka and Filip HodasIn episode 9 of “That’s Nifty” we interview Ondrej Zunka and Filip Hodas:Twitter: @FilipHodasTwitter: @ondrejzunkaFilip has a NiftyGateway Drop on April 14th, 2021 and Ondrej will be sometime in May so be on the lookout!We discuss the following topics:Phil's Gas Station, Reserve Prices, How Filip and Ondrej met, Ondrej's Self Portrait, Intro to NFTs, Commercial Work, What are you collecting?, Choosing what to mint, Upcoming NG Drops, Connecting Drops, Secondary Market Thoughts, Hyper Realism, Digital Fashion, Software in use, Advice to newcomersMentions:...2021-04-0550 minThat's NiftyKlarens Malluta, Bored Elon MuskIn episode 8 of “That’s Nifty” we have two interviews:Klarens Malluta (0:00-51:25)Twitter: @klarens_mallutaNiftyGateway Drop April 1st, 2021 at 7PM come check out his collection: Digital RenaissanceWe discuss the following topics:Nifty Gateway Drops, Everydays, Choosing what to Mint, Digital Renaissance, Embrace the Remix, Marketplaces, Who is left to do Client Work?, Music Industry work, Drop Structure, #333Army, Software Tutorials, Learning 3D, Where and Who Klarens is collecting, Physicals, Question(s) from our Discord, Twitter for NFTs, Upcoming CollabsMentions:@LilTunechi, @Beeple, @baugas...2021-04-011h 34That's NiftyGMUNKIn episode 7 of “That’s Nifty” the gang sits down with artist GMUNK to discuss his Nifty Gateway drop on April 7th: InframunkTwitter: @GMUNKWe discuss the following topics:“Zoom Closet”, NG Drop: Inframunk, Cannabis: A Beautiful Gift, Entering the Scene, Psymunk, Shooting in Infrared, GMUNK Backstory, Client Work, Physical Data Visualizations, Symbiocene Mythologica, “Always be Learning", Windows Background: It has to be Real, Trading Books, Tycho Collab, Future of NFTs, Collecting, Design Conference Circuit, Discord Giveaways, Thinking like a Filmmaker, Simulations over modelling, “A Date With a Hologram”, Open Editions, Psychedelic Experiences, “Ba...2021-03-291h 22That's NiftyFVCKRENDER, NapleRooskIn episode 6 of “That’s Nifty” the gang sits down with artist FVCKRENDER to discuss the various in-flight projects including the amazing FVCKRENDERVERSE. They also hangout with Nifty Gateway Discord trivia winner and NFT collector: NapleRooskFVCKRENDER Interview (0:59-1:00:47):Twitter: @FVCKRENDERWe discuss the following topics:New Physical Gallery, Private Collector Events, Posting on Foundation, “SELF_HELP//”, Diary of Art, Binge Editing, Client Work is Training, Collabs, “O Canada”, CryptoBirds, Fat Fingering, Baeige Beginnings, CryptoCubes, Open Earth Foundation, ABV Gallery, FVCKRENDERVERSE, “Not a game, an art experience”, Ownership in the Universe, Helping Hands, Adv...2021-03-221h 28That's NiftyTOOMUCHLAGIn episode 5 of “That’s Nifty” the gang sits down with Toomuchlag (Stefan Mathez) to recap his Nifty Gateway drop “My Journey” as well as new projects. Look for him on Async Art soon: http://linktr.ee/toomuchlagTwitter: @toomuchlag_Instagram: @toomuchlagEcstatic to finally have a theme song! Credit to the lead singer of Chin Friction, Jim Parisella, Slimesunday’s talented father for creating this jam, go check them out here: https://www.chinfriction.com/We discuss the following topics:New Theme Song, SSx3LAU Drop recap, Gronk Clubhouse, “...2021-03-151h 21
NFT Morning, Decouvrez tous les projets NFT et Crypto-art#5 | Focus sur les drops du W-E:Dans la room de vendredi, nous avons passé en revu, avec John, Guillaume de CryptoPick et le musicien et manager Mickael Miro, les drops à venir ce week-end.Le plus hot cette semaine c’est indéniablement le drop de Slimesunday en collaboration avec le DJ 3LAU ce soir sur Nifty Getaway.Slimsunday a connu un grand succès lors de drops précédents avec notamment son oeuvre iconique “The Last Stand of a Nation” éditée à 415 exemplaires:Toujours sur Nifty, Mickael Miro nous a parlé d’un artiste dont il suit le travail depuis des...2021-03-1230 minThat's NiftyThankYouX and JN SilvaIn episode 4 of “That’s Nifty” the gang sits down with ThankYouX and J.N. Silva to discuss their Nifty Gateway drop “THANK YOU MIAMI” go support them on Thursday March 10th at 7PM EST: niftygateway.comTwitter: @ThankYouXTwitter: @JNSilva_We discuss the following topics:Knack for Music, Direct line to people, Monikers, The Collab Part 2: Welcome to Miami, Integrating Styles, Easter Eggs, “There are no rules”, Quality/Quantity, Deadlines, Secret Solo Work, Art Collectives, How Ryan and Jose met, DEEP Crypto, Physical Galleries FOMO, Ramen Diet, Life before NFTs, Fostering Comm...2021-03-111h 32That's NiftyXSULLOIn episode 3 of “That’s Nifty” the gang covers the following:Slime Sunday X 3LAU DropFriday March 12th 7PM EST on Nifty Gateway (0:00 - 16:53)We discuss the following topics:Deep Dive on the upcoming drop format for SSx3LAU, Killer Acid, Aoki Drop in real time, FEWOCiOUS x Odious x parrott_ism x Jonathan Wolfe collab, Bitcoin Angel rising, LicensingMentions:@killeracid, @steveaoki, @fewocious, @todayodious, @itsparrott, @JonathanWWolfe, @GMUNK, @mariussperlich @trevorjonesartxsullo Interview (16:54 - 1:27:20)VFX Graphic designer and 2D/3D Digi...2021-03-081h 27That's NiftyMad Dog Jones, Joshua Pierce and Adam PriesterIn episode two of That’s Nifty we cover a lot of ground:Live “Five Fears” drop by Aeforia (0:00-3:04)Interview with Mad Dog Jones (3:04 – 58:43)Twitter: @Mad_Dog_JonesInstagram: @mad.dog.jonesDonate your body to science: https://fhs.mcmaster.ca/anatomy/bequeathals.htmlTopics Discussed:Clubhouse, “Crash + Burn”, How MDJ and Slimesunday met, Instagram Hustle, MDJ Artistic Journey, DeadMau5 Collab, “Paying your dues”, FLWRS on Makersplace, Different Marketplaces, Parallels to “Akira”, Color and Composition, Textures, Software and Style Evolution, Artist to Artist lov...2021-03-011h 32That's NiftyAeforiaIn the first episode of That’s Nifty, we interview the Montreal based digital 3D artist:Alexy Prefontaine, also known as Aeforiaaeforiadesign.comTwitter: @aeforiadesignInstagram: @aeforiaBe sure to visit https://niftygateway.com/collections to purchase his NFT art from the “Five Fears” series being released on Thursday, February 25th.Topics discussed include:Physical NFT companions, FVCKRENDERVERSE, Slimesunday drops, marketplace differences, Aeforia SuperRare madness, entering the space as an artist, Aeforia's Father: Fred, client work, art beginnings, when can you call an artwork comple...2021-02-221h 37That's NiftyIntroductionsQuick Hit to give you a taste. First Artist interview will arrive the week of February 22nd before their drop on Nifty Gateway. Stay Tuned!2021-02-2201 min
The BWNC PodcastSLIMESUNDAY on abstract collage art, his creative process, & designing for Playboy & Penthouse! | EP 207Slimesunday is well known for his Collage style abstract digital art shared on Instagram. He has grown an audience of over 500,000 followers on Instagram. Slimesunday has a unique style of art - he collects old magazines, scans the images, and recreates his own designs in photoshop. His typical subject is women and the art is fairly provocative mixed with really cool designs which have been shared all over the world.
In this episode, we discuss how Slime was hired by Penthouse to design the cover art for their magazines, the breakdown of how he creates his art start to finish...2020-08-1048 min
Pro Video PodcastPro Video Podcast 54: Adrian Lawrence. The OFFF London 2017. Directing, Motion Design, 3D, Charachter Design, Animation, Houdini, Rendering and more.
The OFFF London 2017 titles are breathtakingly beautiful. The Character Design, Animation and Rendering are uniquely stylized. The Particle animations are mesmerizing in how they move, look and feel. Designed, Directed & Produced by FutureDeluxe. Adrian is the Director on this. Host Blair Walker delves into the creative process behind the work FutureDeluxe creates.
Show Notes: Compiled by Matt Lloyd
01.00 - Future Deluxe
02.19 - PVP Episode 7
03.00 - OFFF London 2017
05.30 - The OFFF London 2017 team: James Callahan and Andrew Jones, owners of Future Deluxe, Andre (main art director), Nick and Thomas (Particle w...2018-04-191h 00