CoinDesk Podcast Network Pissing Off 'Both Sides': Beeple's Art and Politics | CoinDesk Spotlight
Jun 24, 2025
Digital artist Beeple, also known as Mike Winkelmann, dives into the impactful intersection of art and technology in this engaging discussion. He shares how AI is revolutionizing artistic expression, enhancing creativity rather than hindering it. Beeple reflects on his daily art project, the evolving NFT landscape, and its sustainability. He discusses the complexities of crypto in art and addresses the importance of originality in an increasingly financialized market. Expect insights on navigating authenticity and the future possibilities of digital art.
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AI Unlocks Creativity
- AI is not the end of creativity but a tool that unlocks vast creative potential.
- It allows people without technical skills to create art from their ideas instantly.
NFT Evolution and Maturity
- The NFT art space has matured from hype to focusing on projects with substance.
- Dynamic NFTs that evolve over time represent a new, exciting frontier in digital art.
Early Digital Art Start
- Mike started making digital art naturally after his family got a computer in the early 90s.
- He continually explores technology to create novel aesthetics unseen before in traditional art.