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Anne Spalter spent her younger years fighting her parents' attempts to drag her to art galleries, and few would have anticipated her rise to become one of the world's leading pioneers in digital art. First encountering a computer in the 1980s, and finding it both a source of inspiration and endless possibility, Anne's career took her away from the world of finance towards a life dominated by digital art. From her early days as an educator in some of America's top academic institutions, hostility to the very idea of digital art has been a part of Anne's experience, but in recent years the ubiquitousness of computers in our daily lives has shifted how all of us think about their role in our creative process too.
On today's show, Anne talks about the impact NFTs have had on how people perceive digital art, the potential for computers to power innovation and exploration in creativity, why visual communication is going to dominate the future, and why she's convinced the future is bright for artists of all disciplines.
Topics discussed:
How a chance encounter with a computer helped change the trajectory of Anne's life
How a lack of opportunities to learn about digital art pushed Anne to teach it herself, and learn more than she ever expected
Why digital technologies give us all more opportunities to explore and innovate in art
Taking a leap into the unknown, the move to become an artist full time
Computers as a part of the creative process, regardless of what form the end result takes
The NFT effect on digital art and the inspiration for new ways to collect and share
Why artists aren't going anywhere, and how our visual future leaves plenty of room for artists
A woman's role in the art market, anonymity, and why collectors should keep an eye on the space

Andrea Bonaceto's journey to the frontiers of digital art hasn't been what you'd call conventional. Trained in Economics and Finance, he found his way into the art world via NFT exchanges, and now produces powerful, thought-provoking and conceptual pieces both alone and in collaboration with other artists. His iconic AB INFINITE 1, a constantly evolving open-access multimedia digital canvas of image, sound, and poetry, curated and crafted by AI, has been recently auctioned at Christie's, marking a fundamental shift in the mainstream perception of digital art in the modern era.
On today's show, Andrea talks about what art means in the modern era, how digital art is helping to transform the way we relate to creativity itself, how to get started in the space (and more importantly, why to get started), and why balance is still the key to building a fulfilling life.
Topics discussed:
How NFTs helped bridge the gap between digital art and the mainstream
AB INFINITE 1, and how new media provides whole new opportunities to be creative
Why it took so long for digital assets to get the recognition they deserve
Differentiating digital art, and why not everything has to be an NFT
Why setting your personal priorities is important when you enter the digital art space
The great digital art debate: just another medium or the frontier of a whole new cryptoverse?
What art means, why it matters, and how context helps keep things relevant
Why a quiet period in the digital art market might make more creative communities, moving away from products and back to pure expression

Emily Carrig is the co-founder of True Stars, a web3 brand inspiring people to be their true selves through quality art NFTs, fine jewelry, and creative storytelling. Emily is an NFT Degen and collector with a passion for exploring emerging web3 technologies that can empower both artists and collectors.
Topics discussed:
Emily’s foray into the world of crypto, web3 and NFTs 
What excites Emily about digital art
How NFT and web3 technology helps artists and creators 
What the digital art space will look like a year from now
The challenges of working in the NFT space
Emily’s advice for artist and collectors just starting out with crypto and digital art
Emily’s thoughts on the economics of artist networks within the NFT ecosystem

Trevor Jones might not be what you expect from a crypto-oriented digital artist, having begun his personal journey in art at the age of 30 and only making his first moves into the digital art space in 2017. He quickly discovered a space defined by innovation, collaboration, community and growth, which embraced his unique pieces in a way which he felt the traditional art world never did. We talked to him about his journey with digital art, cryptocurrencies and what it means to be on the cutting edge of contemporary creativity.
Topics discussed:
Coming late to the art world, and finding your space in unexpected places
The digital art landscape today - why the recent NFT market crash is a good thing in the long run
Why community is crucial to making an impact in digital art
The challenges of the digital transition, learning a new language to access a new world
How reaching out for help makes digital art more accessible, and why Trevor still relies on people who know more than he does
The culture of the crypto-art community based on collaboration, learning, and pushing the frontiers of what's possible
Why nothing shocks Trevor in digital art, and why it will continue to evolve from strength to strength
Trevor's top advice for people looking to establish themselves in the digital art space, why talent alone might not be enough

Grace Insogna is an experienced Social Media Manager at World of Women, a community-centric NFT brand celebrating art, representation, inclusivity, and equal opportunities for all. Grace formerly worked within the fashion space, but has now shifted into the exciting world of Web3, fem tech, and wellness. 
Aine Foran is the community and project manager for NFTs at Saatchi Art. Today’s episode looks at the future of digital art and Web3 from varied perspectives. 
Topics discussed:
Grace’s and Aine’s thoughts on the current state of community and social engagement in Web3 
World of Women’s WoWverse NFT Capacitors
Challenges and positive experiences Grace encountered in their role as a social media manager for World of Women
How World of Women inspired and influenced Aine’s NFT journey
What excites Grace the most about Web3’s potential for artists
A quick background on Yam Karkai, co-founder of World of Women
How artists should use Web3 tools and channels to maximize engagement
Grace’s and Aine’s advice for new artists and collectors who want to join a Web3 community

Raina Mehler is the Director of Pace Gallery, one of the leading international art galleries representing some of the most influential contemporary artists. She is also an independent curator, producer, and writer, working in both physical and digital spaces (AR, VR, NFTs, Metaverse).
With over 15 years of experience in the fine art industry and a Masters in Art History, Raina is an authority in the field of experiential, time-based art, and the Web3/Crypto/NFT space. 
Topics discussed:
Raina’s work trajectory at Pace Gallery, starting out with a registrar role to being the gallery’s director
The state of digital art today and the role blockchain technology plays in it
Her transition from traditional to digital art, and the biggest challenges she encountered with collecting and curating digital art
What excites Raina about digital art today
Noteworthy digital art exhibitions in the past years
What Raina looks forward to  seeing  in the world of digital art a year from now
The story behind the #Retouched exhibition
Raina’s advice for artist who are just starting out in digital art