Culture3 exists to shape technology to unlock human flourishing. The technological revolution of the 21st century takes us into a new epoch, and humanity faces a thousand possible futures. It is culture – the single biggest accelerator of social change – that determines which path we take.

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No artist stands out better than Naty – she takes us behind the orange and teal

Building cinematic worlds from (extra)ordinary scenarios, Milan-based photographer Naty crafts stories with her lens. She talks to Mariquita de Boissière about making art that people can connect with, and why representation on the blockchain matters.

Mariquita de Boissière

March 17, 2023

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Will Zwey on rebelling against creative constraints through digital art

Former architect and death metal musician Will Zwey can show you a place you’ve always known and yet have somehow never been. She tells Michael Newkirk about breaking free from creative constraints on the blockchain and building worlds where past meets future.

Digital culture has found a home on the blockchain – here's how artists are benefitting

Web3 is revolutionising the way that art is created, shared, and owned. By providing new avenues for tokenising and selling art, NFTs are building a new ecosystem, opening the door for artists to earn a living from their work and experience more creative freedom than ever before.

“AI gives everyone a superpower” – how artificial intelligence is revolutionising creativity

After buying a CryptoPunk, ClownVamp didn’t get the satisfaction that he expected. He’s since used the proceeds to collect thousands of AI artworks, whilst his own work has been collected by the likes of Claire Silver, Zancan, and the Tezos Foundation. He explains why AI art is in a boom era, how to collect it, and which AI artists to pay attention to.

Nathaniel Stern on creating a cyber-natural future on the blockchain

For Nathaniel Stern, life extends far further than the human experience. Connecting the dots between human feeling, nature, and technology, he explores the endless bounds of sensibility through his art. He speaks to Ola Kalejaye about The World After Us, and using art to ensure that world is good.

How ocean photographer Angel is making waves in web3

Angel’s path from bartender to renowned NFT artist is characterised by resilience and an unshakeable creative urge. She sits down with Mariquita de Boissière to talk about the healing power of colour and how not sweating the small things can inspire creative breakthroughs.

Mariquita de Boissière

February 22, 2023

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How The Passage is redefining what it means to buy digital art

Despite rapid advancements in crypto art, the process of purchasing it remains soulless. An immersive gallery in which every choice matters, Antony Rahman explores how The Passage reinterprets how we should buy digital art.

Rutger van der Tas on finding the missing link in generative art

In crypto since 2015 and one of the first to mint his art in 2019, Rutger van der Tas is one of web3’s original creators. A seasoned advocate for the opportunities that web3 can bring, the painter and digital artist sits with Nina Knaack to discuss finding the next step in generative art and creating a space for every emotion.

Piter Pasma on pushing the boundaries of code with generative art

Initially drawn to art through his love for comics and illustration, Piter Pasma has always displayed a creative flare. But, after his entry into coding at only nine years old, Piter soon became entranced by the aesthetic potential of generative art. He tells Nina Knaack about pushing the boundaries of code, and why he believes that NFTs and generative art make for a perfect match.

“AI is how I could truly express myself” – how artificial intelligence gave Ganbrood artistic freedom

From 3D tools to animation to photography, Bas Uterwijk worked in myriad digital mediums before discovering artificial intelligence. But the Dutch artist, better known as Ganbrood, has been making bizarre, in-depth universes with the technology ever since. He speaks to Nina Knaack about how AI removes the burden of perfectionism and how web3 has changed his life in the most unexpected ways.

A collector of 1,000 NFTs, Zach Lipp explains what makes photographers stand out

Collector and photographer, Zach Lipp talks to Signal about collecting for the long term, why he was early to art editions, and what artists should prioritise ahead of their first mint. Léa Rose Emery tells the story.

How web3 gave Maciej Drabik the tools to build a life of creativity

Maciej Drabik has always poured his emotions into his art. But it remained only a hobby until he discovered NFTs. He speaks to Nina Knaack about how web3 gave value to his creativity.

After Instagram, is web3 the next oasis for street photographers?

The trend towards vertical video leaves still photographers in the dark, and street photography has suffered more than most. Preetam Kaushik explores whether web3 is providing a new home for the niche, and whether their artists can find the recognition they deserve.

Blockchain is letting digital artists work collaboratively – the new web3 collectives are shaping the space

Nina Knaack speaks to members of the Bloom collective, a community of artists propelling each other in web3 and helping define the fast-changing world of cryptoart.

Nina Knaack

January 31, 2023

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No artist stands out better than Naty – she takes us behind the orange and teal

Will Zwey on rebelling against creative constraints through digital art

Digital culture has found a home on the blockchain – here's how artists are benefitting

“AI gives everyone a superpower” – how artificial intelligence is revolutionising creativity

Nathaniel Stern on creating a cyber-natural future on the blockchain

How ocean photographer Angel is making waves in web3

How The Passage is redefining what it means to buy digital art

Rutger van der Tas on finding the missing link in generative art

Piter Pasma on pushing the boundaries of code with generative art

“AI is how I could truly express myself” – how artificial intelligence gave Ganbrood artistic freedom

A collector of 1,000 NFTs, Zach Lipp explains what makes photographers stand out

How web3 gave Maciej Drabik the tools to build a life of creativity

After Instagram, is web3 the next oasis for street photographers?

Blockchain is letting digital artists work collaboratively – the new web3 collectives are shaping the space

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No artist stands out better than Naty – she takes us behind the orange and teal

Will Zwey on rebelling against creative constraints through digital art

Digital culture has found a home on the blockchain – here's how artists are benefitting

“AI gives everyone a superpower” – how artificial intelligence is revolutionising creativity

Nathaniel Stern on creating a cyber-natural future on the blockchain

How ocean photographer Angel is making waves in web3

How The Passage is redefining what it means to buy digital art

Rutger van der Tas on finding the missing link in generative art

Piter Pasma on pushing the boundaries of code with generative art

“AI is how I could truly express myself” – how artificial intelligence gave Ganbrood artistic freedom

A collector of 1,000 NFTs, Zach Lipp explains what makes photographers stand out

How web3 gave Maciej Drabik the tools to build a life of creativity

After Instagram, is web3 the next oasis for street photographers?

Blockchain is letting digital artists work collaboratively – the new web3 collectives are shaping the space

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