I think back to visiting a small art collective in Yangon just a few years ago. It was a time when the energy was electric, the talent readily evident, but the artists themselves were suffering. They were making amazing digital art and wanted to access the global NFT market. Those...
The story follows Anya, a gifted young artist living in a rural Cambodian village. Her elaborate batik patterns incorporated with traditional Khmer symbols are stunning. She dreams of being able to sell her art to the world, not just to the local market that she is bound to. Crypto, specifically...
Forgotten Playland is an experimental social indie party game evoking a stylized attic atmosphere. On the surface, it would appear to be a universe apart from the dynamic creative sphere of Southeast Asia. Its recent addition of support for NFTs flips the script. This kind of initiative can connect underappreciated...
The release of Pudgy Penguins’ Pengu Clash was heralded as a success for the Web3 gaming sector. A fun, “play-to-win” mini-game developed on the TON blockchain, creating yet another stride forward for NFTs. Except… the PENGU token sank almost 8% right out of the gate.While analysts point to market volatility,...
Let's face it, when we hear about UK crypto regulation, Southeast Asian artists probably aren't the first thing that springs to mind. That's precisely where the opportunity lies. Creating out-of-the-box connections is essential. Smart regulation in one corner of the globe can send a positive ripple effect around the world,...
The West needs to lose that view of superiority when it comes to crypto regulation. Does an “all of the above” blanket approach ever cut it, particularly for Southeast Asia’s colorful, evolving, expanding creative economies? I don't think so. In fact, I know it doesn't. If we are serious about...
Royalties: A Golden Handcuff?Jack Butcher’s recent reinterpretation of NFT royalties is making waves, and with good reason. His main point is that basing your funding strategy on royalties is the equivalent of getting paid on churn. Ouch. It's a provocative take, and it forces us to question the fundamental assumptions...
Jack Butcher, the Belgian designer turned digital artist, has carved a unique path in the world of NFTs and blockchain technology. Butcher first launched his career by designing commercial advertising accounts through agencies and independent shops throughout London and New York. Now, he’s applying that same sensibility to the projects...
Having experienced the art world’s harsh gatekeeping first hand, including on artists from Southeast Asia I’ve gone to bat for, I can attest to this. The rule is that galleries in New York and London establish the trends. In doing so, they frequently overlook the distinct and dynamic sounds coming...
I've been deeply involved in expanding blockchain access in Southeast Asia, and South Korea's new stablecoin law isn't just another piece of legislation. It's a potential rocket booster for artists across the region. Cut through the jargon and let’s focus on how this will improve and save lives.Art Sales Get...
