Listen "Phantom Scribbler: are aesthetics dead, the social stickiness of NFTs, memetic value and an impulsive approach to art"
Episode Synopsis
A conversation with legendary collector and timeline provocateur Phantom Scribbler. We dive into memes, the social impact of NFTs, the importance of concept & narrative in artworks and the death of aesthetics.01:30 - The state of the market 05:47 - New additions and a rising floor 08:20 - Welcome Phantom Scribbler 09:15 - The effect of price action 10:40 - Phantom's introduction to NFTs 12:05 - Is the NFT trade over? 14:32 - Phantom's approach to collecting 17:00 - Autoglyphs and onchain art 18:57 - The emotional connection with an artwork20:46 - The power of an ugly aesthetic 21:50 - Are aesthetics dead? 22:30 - Lost Robbies and the value of an origin story 24:37 - An impulsive approach to art 28:40 - Bidding on the Giraffe, and understanding memetic value 34:30 - Social stickiness around NFTs 38:00 - The responsibility collectors have to engage and build cultural narrative 50:09 - Brevity, complexity and genuine analysis 52:45 - Phantom's thoughts on physical art 58:35 - The magic formula for a successful release process 01:05:46 - What grabs Phantom's attention 01:09:00 - Artie Galerie and the importance of consistency 01:11:30 - How to onboard new collectors 01:18:57 - Phantom's favourite piece in his collection 01:19:25 - Thoughts on chains, timeframes and liquidity 01:26:28 - Phantom's biggest misses and questionable buys Phantom Scribbler: https://x.com/phantom_scribbs Pipi Universal: https://x.com/pipiuniversel skomra: https://x.com/skomra LEGIO_X: https://x.com/legio_x_ Yuri jjjj: https://x.com/yuri_jjjj
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