Digital Distribution for Artists: NFTs and the Economics of Immaterial Art

Digital Distribution for Artists: NFTs and the Economics of Immaterial Art
Virtual mentor presentation
Thursday, April 14, 2022
6–7pm ET

Join Hamiltonian mentor and alumnus Jonathan Monaghan, who will discuss topics, such as art markets; best practices for digital media; and concerns and issues surrounding crypto art. The digital age makes it easier than ever for artists to disseminate their work to audiences worldwide. Getting proper remuneration is a different story. How can visual artists sell digital media or other immaterial artforms? How can these artists support themselves in the digital age? Digital marketplaces and the explosion of interest in NFTs and cryptocurrency have given rise to new audiences, patronage, and support for artists. At the same time, this space is fraught with issues.

Download: PowerPoint

Supplementary readings

“Making the Multiple Singular: Artistic NFTs, Speculation and Redistribution”
By Anthony Masure and Guillaume Helleu, translated by Aviva Cashmira Kakar

“The Skeptics’ Introduction to Cryptoart and NFTs for Digital Artists and Designers”
By Justin Cone

“The Third Web”
By tante