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Paris, France. (Pixabay)
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The NFT Louvre Exhibit That Wasn't: Untangling the Public Mess of a Non-Event
Last week, AI artist Claire Silver announced her NFTs would be displayed at the Louvre Museum in Paris – which The Louvre denied shortly after. Here's what happened.
Paris, France. (Pixabay)
By Rosie Perper
Mar 17, 2023 at 8:15 p.m. UTC
Mar 17, 2023
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(possessedphotography/Unsplash)
Consensus Magazine
Opinion
The Truth About Artificial Intelligence and Creativity
Artificial intelligence allows creators to be creative, but even sophisticated AIs are really just an advanced form of copying, says David Z. Morris. This feature is part of C...
(possessedphotography/Unsplash)
By David Z. Morris
Mar 17, 2023 at 7:41 p.m. UTC
Mar 17, 2023
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(John Knopf, modified by CoinDesk)
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Taking Photos and Minting NFTs at the Ends of the Earth, With FOTO’s John Knopf
The Emmy award-nominated photographer discusses the early days of Bored Apes, digital culture and turning an industry into a community using crypto.
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By Daniel Kuhn
Mar 16, 2023 at 5:43 p.m. UTC
Mar 16, 2023
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Digital artist FEWOCiOUS auctions his NFT art at Christie's. (Noam Galai/Getty Images)
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Art Trading Platform LiveArt Announces NFT Membership Card Linked to Exclusive Drops
The platform says its LiveArt X Card is meant to "put an end to NFT flipping and speculation" by encouraging collectors to hold onto their art for the long term.
Digital artist FEWOCiOUS auctions his NFT art at Christie's. (Noam Galai/Getty Images)
By Rosie Perper
Mar 15, 2023 at 11:51 p.m. UTC
Mar 15, 2023
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Beeple at SXSW Conference in 2022. (Jason Bollenbacher/Getty Images for SXSW)
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NFT Artist Beeple Opens Digital Art Gallery in Charleston, SC
Mike Winkelmann, also known as Beeple, has opened the 50,000-square-foot Beeple Studios to showcase his art and to build a community of fellow creators.
Beeple at SXSW Conference in 2022. (Jason Bollenbacher/Getty Images for SXSW)
By Cam Thompson
Mar 13, 2023 at 10:31 p.m. UTC
Mar 13, 2023
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(Michele Pred)
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Sotheby’s and UnicornDAO Host International Womens’ Day Art Auction
A portion of the proceeds from the auction will be donated to organizations like Planned Parenthood to support women’s reproductive rights.
(Michele Pred)
By Cam Thompson
Mar 8, 2023 at 2:21 a.m. UTC
Mar 8, 2023
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The Louvre Museum, Paris (Kiran Ridley/Getty Images)
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CORRECTED: Louvre Museum Denies Reports of AI Artist Claire Silver’s Exhibition
Variety previously reported that Claire Silver, an NFT artist that uses artificial intelligence, would be exhibiting her latest collection at The Louvre.
The Louvre Museum, Paris (Kiran Ridley/Getty Images)
By Rosie Perper
Mar 8, 2023 at 12:29 a.m. UTC
Mar 8, 2023
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Robert Rauschenberg, creator of “Canyon” (Nijs, Jac. de/Fotocollectie Anefo/Nationaal Archief, modified by CoinDesk)
Consensus Magazine
Opinion
Why Not Donate Dead NFT Wallets?
Inaccessible cryptocurrencies presumably have taxable value, meaning they can be donated to a museum, conceptual artist and lawyer Brian Frye writes.
Robert Rauschenberg, creator of “Canyon” (Nijs, Jac. de/Fotocollectie Anefo/Nationaal Archief, modified by CoinDesk)
By Brian Frye
Feb 28, 2023 at 2:15 p.m. UTC
Feb 28, 2023
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(MetaBirkins/Instagram)
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Metabirkin
Legal Expert Says MetaBirkin Project Intended to Use Hermès’ Brand for Economic Gain
Olta Andoni, general counsel at financial firm Enclave Markets, said artist Mason Rothschild was looking to “piggyback” off the French luxury brand’s reputation. But even arti...
(MetaBirkins/Instagram)
By Fran Velasquez
Feb 9, 2023 at 9:46 p.m. UTC
Feb 9, 2023
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MetaBirkins project home page (metabirkins.com)
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Hermès vs. MetaBirkins: The NFT Case That Could Have Major Trademark and Artistic Consequences
The trial between NFT artist Mason Rothschild and French luxury house Hermès came to a close on Monday after a year-long trademark battle over an NFT project inspired by the b...
MetaBirkins project home page (metabirkins.com)
By Rosie PerperCam Thompson
Feb 6, 2023 at 10:42 p.m. UTC
Feb 6, 2023
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