FER CAGGIANO
mom, artist, curator, Art & Web3 consultant
Tag: blockchain
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When MoMA Says Yes
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) has acquired 8 CryptoPunks and a complete set of Chromie Squiggles, recognizing digital art as a vital component of 21st-century culture. This historic move, prompted by digital collector Ryan Zurrer’s board membership, underscores a significant shift in institutional acceptance and perspectives on digital art forms.
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Why NFTs Ruined My Art Career
After 25 years in the traditional art world, the author faced financial struggles and a personal crisis. Discovering NFTs brought unexpected freedom, allowing for unfiltered, heartfelt creativity despite a volatile market. While their physical art business suffered, the transition to digital art reinforced their passion, leading to a renewed, authentic artistic journey.
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Emerging Love at NFTNYC and Times Square
Since 2021, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to attend NFTNYC — thanks initially to my dear friend and collector John Manning, who introduced me to NFTs through the charity project Kindred Hearts. That first experience opened the door to an inspiring community and countless creative possibilities. Over the years, I’ve been honored to speak at…
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An Artist’s Life Drop Updates
An Artist’s Life is a visual project chronicling the emotional journey of artists, highlighting their struggles and successes. The Genesis Sketch editions are currently minting, the creator is also developing individual Studies focusing on key artistic moments. Future listings will enhance this immersive experience, inviting artists and collectors to engage deeply with the narrative.
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NFTs 101: The Handbook
Why I Wrote NFTs 101: Making the World of NFTs Accessible to Everyone Over three years ago, I stepped into the exciting, often bewildering world of NFTs. I was coming from the traditional art world, and while the possibilities of blockchain technology captivated me, the learning curve was steep. Questions like “What is an NFT?”,…
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Finterview with PKOK
In this interview, Fer Caggiano sits down with PKOK to discuss their journey as an artist, their experiences in Web3, and the passion behind their work. They delve into inspirations, challenges, and the evolution of their unique style, offering insights into the creative process and personal growth. It’s an engaging look at an artist committed…
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Burnout
I wrote about this in April 2023 in my Paragraph newsletter, but I felt like it was time to revisit this topic. How Artists Can Keep Social Media From Hurting Their Creativity We spend hours scrolling through social media, looking at our friends’ posts, and end up feeling like we are not good enough. Maybe…
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NFTNYC 2024
The first NFTNYC I attended was by invitation from my onboarding collector. By the following year, I applied to be a speaker and got on a panel to talk about the shift from traditional art to web3. Fast forward a year, and I was doing a solo presentation on how blockchain can help preserve art…
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NFT Yearbook: A Snapshot of Web3
“The NFT Yearbook is a first-of-its-kind 3D digital readable and 420-page, 6.9lbs coffee table book that features 550+ of web3’s top contributors” Over a year ago, I was interviewed to be featured in the NFT Yearbook, and I recently received a picture of a printed book with my interview! I am proud to share a…
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