The Now Podcast

In this episode we’re honored to have a top tier NFT collector and true tastemaker and community builder within the world of NFTs, Tim Kang, more commonly known as Illestrater. Beyond being one of the leading collectors in the space, he’s also the founder of the Sevens Foundation charity which aims to empower up and coming artists. In this episode we cover… - What is the vision behind Sevens Genes...

Justin Aversano is the Founder of SaveArtSpace is a non-profit organization that works to create an urban gallery experience, launching exhibitions that address intersectional themes and promote a message of social change. Aversano was also the photographer behind the ‘Twin Flames’ project that has moved 256 ETH ($590K) in sales volume. He recently won the community choice entry for Sotheby’s ‘Nat...

Olive Allen brought her art to the blockchain in 2018 and hasn’t looked back. Constantly evolving her approach and style, the New York-based artist began her career as a traditional painter but now uses digital brushes and an iPad canvas to create her distinctively sardonic output. In series like “The Sheeplezzz,” she lampoons elements of internet culture like Clubhouse and Trash Art with tongue-i...

In this episode we’re honored to have JN Silva. JN Silva is an accomplished photographer who has become a staple in the NFT space. As the first photographer to release on Nifty Gateway, he’s pioneering a new economic model for succeeding as a cameraman without having to rely on client work. In doing so, he’s collaborated with DJ Premier, ThankYouX and more, amongst his own solo drops. He’s also a...

In this episode we’re honored to have a very special guest, FEWOCiOUS (aka Victor Langlois). At only 18 years old, FEWOCiOUS has emerged as one of the NFT space’s first medium-native superstars. His emotive paintings and animated works have helped him quickly ascend to the top of his craft as one of the most popular artists in the space. In this episode we discuss... - The unfiltered story behind...

Our guest today is Roger Dickerman, the Founder of Artifex, a multi-city showcase of curated artists and sale of exclusive artworks with exhibitions in iconic locations like Times Square billboards. He’s also the host of Origin Stories podcast with our past guest Parrot. Beyond Artifex, he’s an avid collector, tastemaker and builder in the space. In this episode we discuss: - The next major milest...

In this episode we’re incredibly excited to host Karsen Woods aka Karsen Daily. Karsen is the Head of Community at Crucible and was previously the Director of Brand Development at SUPERPLASTIC. She’s also an incredible connector and voice on clubhouse within NFT communities. She stays focused on uplifting artists and fostering a more diverse and equitable community within the wonderful world of NF...

In this episode we're thrilled to have Farokh Sarmad. Farokh is an expert at building social communities online. He's currently the CEO of Goodlife Media. Today, Goodlife Media & Communication owns and operates one of the largest luxury and real estate distribution networks on Instagram (13m+ followers). He's also become a staple in NFT clubhouse and a mega host who's channeled his knack for b...

In this episode we’re honored to welcome the esteemed artist Parrott. Parrott has become an NFT OG and we’re honored to have him on this week’s episode. He’s had numerous high profile releases and collaborations and has done a lot to uplift the NFT community as a whole. In this episode we cover:  - What made him take the leap into the NFT community? And how have you gone about building suppor...

In this episode we're honored to welcome Cory Van Lew. Cory Van Lew is an accomplished artist who has become a force to be reckoned with in the world of NFTs. He's been able to work on some very high profile collabs including a recent drop with Jake Paul. He also is a driving force in fostering a more diverse community within the world of NFTs and in this episode we explore how to create a more in...

Los Angeles multi-hyphenate Sarah Zucker is a comedian, screenwriter, filmmaker, Jeopardy! champion… oh, and also an OG crypto artist since 2019. She combines VHS and analog video effects to achieve her signature blend of throwback film composites, Internet-era imagery and feel-good feedback loops. Did we mention her GIF art has been viewed more than 6 billion times on Giphy ? In this episode we’r...

Jesse Grushack has been operating at the intersection of blockchain and music since 2015. In the beginning of 2015, Jesse joined ConsenSys and started working on Ujo Music which was an Ethereum based, ConsenSys backed music software services company for the modern economic landscape of music. Additionally, Jesse is a co-founder of Ethereal as he understands the importance of bridging the digital/p...

ThankYouX began his artistic journey on the streets of Los Angeles in spray painting stencils in homage to Andy Warhol. While these signature stencils were his initial calling card, they were only scratching the surface of his multifaceted artistic identity. As his level of notoriety expanded, the nature of his expression evolved to modern abstract designs that stand in contrast to the more conven...

Victor Mosquera is a Toronto based artist who was born in Bogota, Colombia. His style fuses elements of graphic design, 60's and 70's Psychedelic and Science fiction Art, Surrealism and Art nouveau to create images that explore themes such as the human mind, life after death and spirituality. As of this recording, the value of his NFT art is over $500k USD.  In this episode we discuss: - How...

Alexy Préfontaine, aka aeforia, is a 3D artist from Montreal. He’s quickly become one of the top NFT artists. As of this recording, the total value of his art on cryptoart.io is $1.1M and in the top 100 artists. In this episode we cover how he went from being a motion designer to a top crypto artist, how musicians and other entrants can do so in an authentic way that’s embraced by the community an...