On Nfts

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On NFTs offers a comprehensive exploration of the fascinating and transformative world of NFTs in art. This updated edition presents a thorough, artist-focused look at a topic often wrapped in digital mystery.

A detailed and engaging survey of NFTs, blending art history with contemporary digital innovation.

Originally released as a Collector’s Edition, this accessible version expands on the first major art historical study of NFTs by including 11 new artists. It delves deeply into every aspect of the NFT ecosystem, providing a multidimensional perspective led by artists themselves to enhance understanding of this groundbreaking art form.

The book features insights from prominent voices in both art and blockchain, such as Hans Ulrich Obrist, highlighting unexpected and stimulating connections across art history. Readers will find comparisons between Rembrandt’s masterpieces and CryptoPunk avatars, alongside ten detailed essays that unpack the complexities of NFTs. These essays explore influences like Sol LeWitt’s impact on modern artistic algorithms and offer behind-the-scenes looks at creative processes from pioneers including Beeple, Emily Xie, Snowfro, and Refik Anadol.

Tracing the development of NFTs from the 1960s to today, the author references influential artists and projects that have energized the digital art scene. With approximately 1,400 images and nearly 200 QR codes, the book invites readers to engage interactively with the artworks in vivid detail.

Additional features include a glossary of key terms, a comprehensive timeline and exhibition history, and profiles of 111 leading practitioners. Each profile is uniquely crafted by experts such as curators, critics, artists, and AI, providing diverse perspectives on the creators shaping this dynamic field.

On NFTs captures a monumental transformation in art history, welcoming both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers to explore the bold, boundary-pushing future of creativity.

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