The Financialization of Art and the Resilience of Artists

CoinDesk speaks with Nicholas Bruckman, the filmmaker behind the documentary 'Minted,' which chronicles the rapid rise and subsequent downturn of the NFT industry. The discussion delves into the origins of Bruckman's interest in NFTs, focusing on prominent digital artists like Mike Winkleman (Beeple) and the early days of NFT hype. Bruckman explains how he captured the meteoric success and challenges faced by artists within the NFT space, navigating both acclaim and skepticism from the artistic community.

'Minted: The Rise (And Fall?) of the NFT' is available on Netflix and other streaming platforms.

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