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  • $NUMBER

    $NUMBER TOKEN: The Numerology Foundation is a global syndicate of esoteric researchers. Wherever values can be measured, The Foundation can be found. Through their Society for Numerical Progress (SNP), they empower digital truth-seekers to unlock hidden patterns and claim their rewards through $NUMBER- the token that’s engineered to spread truth, beauty and justice through the world, for those who dare to look deeper. The first Proof-of-Number on Ethereum
    Armyan Nispel is a multidisciplinary artist based in Brooklyn, NY, and a Member of the Indigo Opus Art Collective. His work emerges from metaphysical explorations and self-communication, reflecting a diary of figurative and symbolic paintings that tell stories of ever-present and evolving observations. Through various mediums, Nispel captures and conveys the intangible, aiming to radiate freedom and love.

    Installation Description:

    This installation reflects the fleeting nature of the world, symbolized by the buildings’ impending demolition once complete. The Indigo kids see the world as a crumbling tower, destined to fall and make way for the new. Through playful disruption, they challenge the status quo, peeling back the layers to reveal a deeper understanding of numbers—a hidden code that shapes the malleability of all future possibilities.
    $number https://x.com/numbertokeneth

    Indigo Opus https://x.com/indigo_opus

  • コタケマン　 Kotakeman

    芸術家。

    日本、大阪生まれ/奈良在住

    1999年より「街をキャンバスに絵を描く」ことを目的に、画家として活動をはじめる。

    2006年より 自ら居住する一軒家をまるごと作品にした「セルフ屋敷」を制作。

    2012年より大阪・新世界で「己を祭れ」をコンセプトに興した「セルフ祭」を毎年開催。

    名前に「セルフ」がつくプロジェクトを数多く発表していおり、 様々な人を巻き込みながら、表現するためのあらゆる事柄をセルフで成立させる行為を基本スタイルとして活動をしている。

    Born in Osaka, Japan／Lives in Nara, Japan

    Kotakeman started his career as a painter in 1999 with the aim of "painting the town as a canvas.

    Since 2006, Kotakeman has been creating "Self House," a series of artworks in which he transforms the entire house in which he lives into a work of art.

    Since 2012, Kotakeman has been holding the annual "Self Festival" in Shinsekai, Osaka, based on the concept of "self-festivals.

    He has been presenting many projects with "SELF" in the name, and his basic style is to make all matters for expression by himself, while involving various people.

  • Pepelangelo (@pepelangelo)

    Pepelangelo is a digital artist known for creating artworks that blend classical art styles with contemporary internet meme culture, often featuring the Pepe the Frog character. She has been drawing and painting since 2017, when Pepelangelo was born as a project and a phenomenon. Her work satirically comments on modern digital culture, merging high art with meme aesthetics. Pepelangelo's pieces have gained popularity within online communities, bridging the gap between traditional art and internet subcultures. A notable achievement includes the sale of her NFT artwork "Pepe Mona Lisa" for 10 ETH on OpenSea, highlighting the commercial appeal of her unique style. Pepelangelos has sold over 250 Eth worth of her NFTs to date.

    Official Website: pepelangelo.com

  • MEME WORLD ORDER (MWO)

    unites top meme teams and communities to redefine meme culture through creativity, collaboration, and inclusivity. Debuting at Tokyo Tower with Superchief Gallery and NFT Japan, MWO bridges memes and mass adoption, championing a movement that empowers and inspires.

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  • ClownVamp (@ClownVamp)
    ClownVamp is a conceptual artist who uses a combination of narrative and AI techniques to examine the socially constructed nature of our reality.
    His work has been exhibited in New York, Paris, and Los Angeles. His solo show Chester Charles: The Lost Grand Master opened in New York City in 2023. ClownVamp and his work have appeared in Artnet, Outland, Surface Magazine, RightClick Save, and more. An avid collector of AI art and a member of the MAIF art collective, he lives in New York City with his partner and a very silly 10-year-old corgi.

    Official Website: clownvamp.com

  • Originally from China, Seimi creates digital illustrations that blend motifs and designs inspired by her native culture with an otherworldly, sci-fi aesthetic. For exhibitions, she enhances her printed works with analog techniques, incorporating flat or three-dimensional painting and decorations to add depth and texture.Her distinct artistic style lies in seamlessly combining various digital elements—such as character illustrations, photographic imagery, and 3D models—into a single, cohesive composition. When printed on canvas, the integration of the canvas texture with the digital imagery elevates the artwork, giving it a painterly quality reminiscent of oil paintings. This rich texture captivates viewers, blurring the line between the digital and physical realms.
    https://x.com/Qingyi33
    https://www.instagram.com/qing_yiii/

  • Claire Silver (@ClaireSilver12)
    Claire Silver is an anonymous AI collaborative artist whose work has gained significant recognition in the digital art world. Her pieces, which blend classical styles with AI-generated elements, explore themes of vulnerability, trauma, social hierarchy, and transhumanism. Silver's art has been featured in prestigious venues, including a permanent collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and has been sold at renowned auction houses such as Sotheby's London and Christie's New York. Her Genesis piece on SuperRare sold for an impressive 52 ETH, while individual top sales from her "AI Art Is Not Art" collection have fetched over 30 ETH and the collection has done over 1400 Eth in Volume.

    Silver's innovative approach to AI-assisted art has garnered attention from major media outlets, with features in The New York Times, Wired, Forbes, and NPR. She has been a vocal advocate for the emerging AI art movement, frequently discussing the intersection of technology and creativity in various podcasts and interviews. In a groundbreaking achievement for AI artists, Silver became the first to sign with talent agency WME.

    Official Website: clairesilver.com

  • Robert Mallary (@RobertMallary)
    Robert Mallary (1917–1997) was an American sculptor and a pioneer in the use of computer technology in art, known for his abstract sculptures and contributions to digital art. His innovative approach integrated traditional sculpting techniques with emerging technologies, laying the groundwork for future digital artists. Mallary's work often explored the relationship between art and technology, pushing the boundaries of creative expression. A career highlight was the creation of "Quad 1," one of the first computer-generated sculptures, exhibited at the groundbreaking "Cybernetic Serendipity" show at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London.

    Official Website: robertmallary.com

  • 名前: Kanji
    肩書: AIファッション・リサーチャー
    テキスト(Bio): 221文字
    2000年東京都荒川区生まれ。主に生成系-ファッション表現の可能性を研究する。
    高校在学中から衣装制作を行い、近年ではAI・デジタルファッションをテーマにした展示会「光
    染」をUltraSuperNew Gallery 表参道で主催、Miaki Gallery 西麻布でのグループ展「人形と仮
    想: figure and virtual」に参加をする。
    2024年より活動の幅を広げ映像制作/編集、講義、開発サポートを行っている。

    【English】
    Name: Kanji Kyoda
    Title: AI Fashion Researcher
    Text (Bio): 71words
    Born in Arakawa-ku, Tokyo in 2000.
    He researches the possibilities of generative systems- fashion expression.
    Having started creating costumes while still in high school, he hosted "Hikarizome," an
    exhibition exploring AI and digital fashion at UltraSuperNew Gallery Omotesando, and
    participated in the group exhibition "人形と仮想: figure and virtual" at Miaki Gallery
    Nishi-Azabu.
    Since 2024, he has expanded his activities to include video production/editing, lectures, and
    development support

  • "V" symbolizes value—discovering meaning in data and information—and serves as a representation of the contemporary art scene. Words starting with "V," such as virtual, visual, and variation, encapsulate key elements that reflect the spirit of our times.

    The exhibition, "code : V.exe", explores visions of the future through works by leading contemporary artists, providing a platform to examine diverse possibilities and perspectives.The title "code : V.exe" mirrors the concept of expanding meanings associated with "V"—similar to a file extension—symbolizing interconnected ideas and new forms of expression.The exhibition space incorporates design elements inspired by cyber and internet culture. Utilizing Acid Graphics and 3DChrome Design, it creates a futuristic and surreal atmosphere. Participating artists are envisioned as pioneers of the future, presenting their works within a setting that embodies next-generation perspectives.Through this, the exhibition as a whole offers a visual and conceptual experience that reflects the viewpoint of future generations.

    <code:V.exe> Exhibition artist - AtoZ:

    5hun

    Ema Gaspar

    eventyr verden

    Fuse / Qāsim

    Hayashi Rena

    Hibicure

    HSP99

    imaginary friend / asami

    Masako Hirano

    MIQ

    OMEGA

    tovgo

    ・Curation by HSP99

    ・Concept design/space design by tovgo, HSP99

    ・code:V.exe Playlist selector by Hibicure , HSP99

    Official Website: https://hsp99.mmm.page/codevexe

  • FAR is an artist and engineer exploring the impact of technological innovations on visual culture, with a focus on blockchain, artificial intelligence, and computer graphics. His art has been exhibited at renowned institutions, including the Harvard Art Museum, Ars Electronica, and Schinkel Pavillon. FAR has taught at Harvard University, MIT, and Boston University, and he has spoken widely, including at the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

    FAR is the co-founder and creative director of Taproot Wizards, a native Bitcoin company that integrates technological development within Bitcoin with cultural storytelling, including its offshoot, Quantum Cats. In addition to his work with Taproot Wizards, FAR has developed independent projects such as FLARES, Infinites AI, and BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ, all of which push the boundaries of digital media, crypto art, and artificial intelligence. His work blends the aesthetics of video games, early computer graphics, memes, and networked environments to reimagine how art is created, distributed, and experienced in the digital age.

    He holds degrees from SCI-Arc and Harvard University.

  • Emi Kusano (@emikusano)
    Emi Kusano, a Tokyo-based multidisciplinary artist, creates hyperrealistic representations of collective and individual memories using AI technology. Her work, gracing the cover of WWD Japan and featured in Christie's and Gucci auctions, has been internationally exhibited at venues like the Saatchi Gallery, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, and Grand Palais Immersif.

    Official Website: emikusano.art

  • Parker Day (@heyparkerday)
    Parker Day is a Los Angeles-based photographer celebrated for her vibrant, surreal portraits that explore themes of identity and self-expression. Born in San Jose, California, in 1984, she grew up surrounded by comic book culture, which greatly influenced her artistic vision. After studying photography at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, Day gained recognition for her bold use of color, costumes, and gritty film grain to create characters that challenge conventional beauty and gender norms. Her critically acclaimed series ICONS debuted at Superchief Gallery in 2017 and was accompanied by a monograph published by Not a Cult. Over the years, Day has exhibited her work internationally and been featured in major publications such as Vogue Italia, Juxtapoz, Vice, and Dazed. She has also ventured into the NFT space with a successful release of ICONS as a 200-piece collection on Quantum Art.

    In 2024, Parker Day expanded her creative repertoire through a collaboration with Casey Rodarmor, the creator of Bitcoin Ordinals. Together, they launched FUN, a collection of 1,000 unique Bitcoin Ordinal inscriptions that blend Day's signature photographic style with Rodarmor's groundbreaking blockchain technology. This project represents a fusion of art and cryptocurrency, showcasing Day's commitment to innovation and pushing artistic boundaries. With past accolades like features in The New Yorker and inclusion in high-profile exhibitions such as the FRONT Triennial and Spring/Break Art Show, Parker Day continues to captivate audiences with her thought-provoking exploration of identity while embracing new mediums like NFTs and blockchain art.

    Official Website: parkerdayphotography.com

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  • scrybz.collective led by Tomas S and Dan M are exposing contemporary art on Bitcoin Ordinals for healing an individual within the collective. with 5 exhibitions in '24 they are gearing up for another year of learning.

  • Harto (@harto_fr)
    Born in Spain in 1993, Harto embodies the convergence of different disciplines in his role as artist and designer, weaving elements of the natural world, theatrical representation and digital innovation into his work. His academic background in industrial design and prototyping, from which he graduated in 2016, provided a solid foundation for his artistic career.

    The global pandemic in 2020 marked a decisive turning point in Harto's artistic development. The decision to abandon theatre and the tangible world of his previous work to immerse himself in the digital world, the novel and emerging world of NFT. His transition was quickly successful; within months, Harto's digital creations were being exhibited at international events.

    His work has been exhibited in such prestigious art venues as New York, Miami and Hong Kong. But perhaps the highlight of his career to date is his involvement in launching the first NFTs into space. This collaboration, backed and supported by influential space organisations such as SpaceX and NASA, brought together 50 international artists under the auspices of the Rakia mission.

    Harto's work pushes the boundaries of what is possible in art, extending its reach from the streets of Spain to the vastness of space.

  • Rax (@Raxonchain), a conceptual artist, explores the creation and evolution of identity in the digital age. His work examines how technology continuously shapes, fragments, and commodifies our personal and collective identities. With a diverse portfolio, Rax has led high-profile projects with NASA/JPL, Google, Universal Music, and Live Nation among many others.

  • Robert Mallary (@RobertMallary)
    Robert Mallary (1917–1997) was an American sculptor and a pioneer in the use of computer technology in art, known for his abstract sculptures and contributions to digital art. His innovative approach integrated traditional sculpting techniques with emerging technologies, laying the groundwork for future digital artists. Mallary's work often explored the relationship between art and technology, pushing the boundaries of creative expression. A career highlight was the creation of "Quad 1," one of the first computer-generated sculptures, exhibited at the groundbreaking "Cybernetic Serendipity" show at the Institute of Contemporary Arts in London.

    Official Website: robertmallary.com

  • Otograf (@otograf_jp)
    OTO is a Japanese digital artist who has made a significant impact in the world of generative art and blockchain technology. Initially starting their career as a commercial designer specializing in graphic and web design, OTO discovered NFTs in 2021, which marked the beginning of a new artistic journey. Their work began on the Ethereum blockchain before making a pivotal shift to Bitcoin in 2023, drawn by the innovative possibilities offered by Bitcoin Ordinals and the inspiring community of developers and pioneers in the space.

    Known for their minimalistic "Ordinal MIMI Series" and innovative generative art, OTO's distinctive digital style revolves around a delicate balance between chaos and order. Their work explores the connections and relationships between diverse layers, finding beauty in the harmony that emerges from seemingly chaotic elements. OTO's art is characterized by its exploration of themes such as time, energy vibrations, and the layering of realms, often incorporating blockchain data as a creative element. Their transition from traditional commercial design to digital art has allowed for a new level of creative freedom, expanding the scope of their artistic expression through interactive and programmable works

  • Ancora is a platform that supports artists in creating and publishing their work on Bitcoin. With years of experience in programming, art dealing and academic art history, we curate selected artists and their projects that are conceptually and visually compelling.
    We work closely with artists, collectors and institutions to connect them and foster dialogue. Our focus is on linking the classical art world with digital art. Through interviews and knowledge sharing, we facilitate a conversation that connects both fields and opens up new perspectives.

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  • Snipe1 (@snipe1_nftokyo)
    Snipe1 is a pioneering Japanese graffiti artist whose career spans nearly three decades, making him a cornerstone of Japan's graffiti scene. Born in Tokyo, where he currently lives and works, Snipe1 immersed himself in the graffiti world of early 1990s New York during his teenage years. This experience allowed him to establish connections with graffiti communities worldwide before returning to Japan, where he dedicated himself to being a missionary for Japanese graffiti culture. Snipe1's unique aesthetic blends early NYC subway graffiti with modern elements, creating a cultural conversation that reflects his diverse influences.

    Throughout his career, Snipe1 has achieved numerous notable accomplishments. He has collaborated with famous fashion brands and participated in artistic productions alongside renowned artists such as Takashi Murakami and MADSAKI. Snipe1's work has been exhibited at Murakami's Hidari Zingaro Gallery, and he has participated in the world's largest urban art exhibition, Beyond the Streets, in both Los Angeles and New York. His contributions to the Asian Urban Contemporary Art scene have solidified his position at the forefront of the movement. Recently, Snipe1 has ventured into the NFT space, participating in innovative projects like the VR Graffiti Sessions Volume 1, where he collaborated with other legendary street artists to create unique digital artworks.

  • Steve "ESPO" Powers (@steveESPOpowers)Steve ESPO Powers was born and raised in Philadelphia, where in 1984 as a 16 year-old, started writing the name ESPO in his neighborhood and eventually everywhere. In 1999 Powers stopped writing graffiti and started making art. Within a few years Powers showed at the Philadelphia ICA, The 49th Venice Biennale and Liverpool Biennial, as well as shows at Deitch Projects in New York City. Powers was a Fulbright scholar in 2007. He used the grant to paint in the streets of Dublin and Belfast. Powers then won a Pew Exhibitions Initiative grant to return to Philadelphia and realize Love Letter For You, a mural project across 54 walls in West Philadelphia, since completion Powers has painted Love Letters to (so far) 14 cities worldwide. A survey of Powers' work was shown at The Brooklyn Museum in 2015, where he painted live in the Cantor Gallery for the length of the nine month show. Notable public works include the American Embassy in Copenhagen (2013), Talitha Kum organization against human trafficking (2020), a commissioned mural by the RED Foundation (2019) and a show at SFMOMA(2018) including a painted mural on the third floor. He splits his time living and working in New York City and Tokyo where he paints and shows art at his storefront gallery ESPOKYO in Tokyo.

    Official Website: espokyo.jp

  • Mike IRAK / Rehab is an American multimedia artist and designer. He is one of the original founding members of the legendary IRAK CREW. Alongside Kunle Martins and IRAK crew, they would redefine the faces of late 90’s downtown New York City art, Graffiti and Fashion scenes. Mike IRAK has had work featured at Superchief Gallery NFT, ALIFE, DDP Museum Seoul Korea, Nox Gallery in Tokyo Japan.

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  • Carina Mask is a photographer based out of South Florida. She was taken hold by wanderlust ever since she was a child. She loves to travel, take photos of landscapes and portraits. Having an American father and Japanese mother she has spent a lot of time overseas being exposed to many different cultures. She has a passion for documenting and exploring how people from diverse backgrounds see the world. Official Website: carinaami.com

    Andrea Bores
    (Estado de México, México 1990/ Ciudad de México)

    Andrea Bores investigates the behavior of materials and the construction of landscapes through the elements and forces that inhabit them. Her current work views the landscape as a dynamic phenomenon where perspective collapses, revealing an unstable horizon blurred by thermodynamic forces and turbulent structures. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Textile and Fashion Design from CENTRO University and previously pursued studies in Mechanical Engineering and Administration at ITESM.
    Bores embraces textile fibers as her primary medium to explore nature’s intrinsic structures. By employing processes that invite randomness, she provokes interactions between natural elements and fiber or paper, compelling them to reveal their inherent patterns. She also gives meaning to these impressions through controlled, precise marks that transform into landscapes or cartographies, simulating the fragmented codes of the universe.
    Her engineering background nurtured her desire to comprehend the universe through latent patterns. Her works capture the trajectory of dynamic processes, reflecting how nature dissipates energy and reshapes the landscape into a continuous, unpredictable flow. Bores believes that spaces of indeterminacy within universal phenomena hold a transformative potential that resists imposition.

    The Ant Project
    The Ant Project is a non-profit organization inspired by the collective intelligence of ants, whose individuals, operating as a collective, achieve remarkable goals that would be impossible for a single member on their own.
    The Ant Project was born from the need to create a horizontal structure of interaction among artists, curators, and performers. Its aim is to facilitate interconnection between seemingly disparate individual practices, nurturing the creative process of the community as a whole.
    We have a residency program in Mexico City interacting with local art spaces, curators and other residency spaces.
    www.theantproject.org
    @the.ant.project

    Guadalupe García – Bio

    Guadalupe García is an art historian born in Mexico City where she held positions as Curator and Assistant Director at the Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes, and Director of Exhibition at the Museo Nacional de Arte. In Miami, she worked as a consulting curator at the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami, and took the step of founding a non-profit organization, The Ant Project, focused on interconnecting artists, curators, and content creators horizontally to develop projects and create a community based on the value of collective interaction. The goal of founding this organization is to have all the creators' voices heard at the same level, seeking to work collaboratively. The Ant Project has participated in Untitled Art Miami Beach and has produced several exhibitions in Miami and Mexico City.
    Last year, García opened an artist residency at her space in Coyocán, Mexico City, where she currently resides, fostering cultural exchange between artists from around the world.
    She’s currently a board member of IKT, International Association of Curators of Contemporary Art, as well as The Skirt Foundation in South Florida, USA.

  • Tod Seelie (@todseelie)
    Tod Seelie is a renowned photographer whose work spans across 25 countries on five continents, capturing the raw essence of international DIY counterculture and creative landscapes. Born and raised in Rocky River, Ohio, Seelie found his passion for photography and freedom in Cleveland's punk scene during his high school years. He later honed his skills at Pratt Institute, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography.

    Seelie's career has been marked by diverse experiences and notable projects. He has worked as a freelance photographer for various publications, including Gothamist.com and Getty Images. His unique eye for entropy and disarray has led to a diverse body of work, including documenting New York's underground art and music scene. Seelie's photographs have been featured in prestigious publications such as The New York Times and Stern Magazine. One of his most intriguing projects involved chronicling the adventures of the Miss Rockaway Armada, a collective of artists who built and sailed vessels down the Mississippi River.

    Official Website: todseelie.com

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  • Yu Maeda (@yu_maeda)
    Yu Maeda, born in 1984 in Kumamoto, Japan, is a versatile artist known for his vibrant and psychedelic creations that blend Japanese cultural elements with contemporary art styles. After graduating from Kyoto Seika University's Department of Design in 2006, Maeda initially worked as a commercial animator in Tokyo for seven years. In 2013, he made a pivotal move to California, which marked the beginning of his journey as a fine artist and exposed him to diverse cultural influences that would shape his unique artistic vision.

    Maeda's career highlights include his first solo show at Superchief Gallery in Los Angeles in 2019, which propelled him into the spotlight of the art world. He has since exhibited his work in notable galleries across New York, Taiwan, and Paris. In 2021, Maeda presented "Something Ambiguous," his second solo show at Superchief Gallery NY, showcasing his evolution as an artist. More recently, Maeda has expanded his artistic repertoire to include ceramics, creating fantastical totem-like sculptures that merge pop art aesthetics with traditional Japanese imagery. His upcoming solo show at MOGRAG Gallery in Tokyo in 2024 is highly anticipated, further cementing his growing acclaim in the global art scene.
    Official Website: yumaeda.com

    HIZ    GI (@HIZGI)
    HIZGI is a Japanese illustrator born in 1990 who has gained international recognition for her unique and captivating artwork. Known for her mission to depict ""the cutest girls in the world,"" HIZGI's illustrations are characterized by a distinctive blend of fetish and kawaii elements, creating a style that is unmistakably her own. Her creative process involves self-projection into characters she calls ""HIZGI GIRL,"" resulting in artwork that is both deeply personal and widely appealing.

    Since graduating from the Japan Design College in 2010, HIZGI has rapidly risen to prominence in the art world. Her work has been showcased in exhibitions across the globe, including ""KIBUN"" in Berlin (2011), ""Re:SPES-LaB"" in Tokyo (2012), and ""GG BOT FESTIVAL"" in Amsterdam (2012). HIZGI's popularity extends beyond Japan, with a growing fanbase particularly in the United States. Her artistic output is prolific, with daily illustrations posted on social media platforms like Instagram, where she has cultivated a dedicated international following.

  • Elena Knox is a multidisciplinary artist and scholar born in Australia in 1975, who currently lives and works in Tokyo, Japan. Her artistic practice spans various mediums, including digital media, performance, sculpture, sound, music, and installation. Knox's work primarily explores themes of gender, presence, and persona in the context of techno-science and communications media, often amplifying human impulses towards totemism, idolatry, and fetishism. Her recent projects have incorporated state-of-the-art Japanese robots, showcasing her interest in the intersection of technology and art.

    Knox's academic background is as impressive as her artistic achievements. She holds a PhD in Media Arts from the University of New South Wales, where she was awarded the Dean's medal. Following her doctoral studies, Knox continued her research as a JSPS Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Waseda University in Tokyo, specifically in the Department of Intermedia Art and Science. Her scholarly work complements her artistic practice, allowing her to delve deeper into the theoretical aspects of her chosen themes and media. Through her multifaceted career, Elena Knox has established herself as a thought-provoking artist and researcher, consistently pushing the boundaries of digital and performance art.

  • Shintaro Kago (@shintarokago)
    Shintaro Kago is a Japanese manga artist renowned for his work in the "ero guro" genre, blending elements of eroticism and grotesque imagery. Debuting in 1988, Kago's distinctive style combines horror, science fiction, and satirical themes, often exploring the absurdities of human nature and society. His illustrations have been featured in various publications, including VICE magazine, and he has collaborated with musicians like Flying Lotus for the 2014 album "You're Dead!"
    RETROFUTURISTA

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  • Nostalgia | 懐かしい

    Nostalgia | 懐かしい invites you into a space where memory feels close enough to touch. It captures the fleeting emotions of nostalgia—the warmth of familiarity, the ache of what’s been lost, and the beauty of moments frozen in time.

    It’s the glow of a CRT TV late at night, the thrill of discovering Akira or Evangelion for the first time, and the endless summers of youth spent immersed in pixelated worlds. It’s a feeling that’s both tender and bittersweet, a reminder of a time when everything felt vivid, alive, and full of possibility.

  • VMO a.k.a Violent Magic Orchestra
    VMO is an Ultitmate Extreme Supreme Art project that uses humans, strobe lights, smoke machines, and intense visual art to create an all-encompassing,
    smoke-filled, luminous blend of techno, black metal, gabber, hardcore, noise, and contemporary music.
    They have been invited to live houses, clubs, galleries, and festivals all over the world to make bodies dance, throw people into mosh pits, trip people brains into fantasy, white out people vision,
    destroy people hearing, and invite their audiences into a new dimension and new world.

  • Profile 1999年愛知県生まれ、グラフィックデザイン/キャラクターデザインを中心にVJとしても活動している。ポップでユーフォリックでありながら不穏な危うさも同時に併せ持つ世界観と、ビデオゲームを想起させるキャラクターデザインは、ユースクラブシーンと空気感と同調しながら拡張してきた。これまでにNCT WISH、水曜日のカンパネラなどのアートワークを手掛けている。

    X https://x.com/renyasan1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/naka_renya

    Naka     Renya, born in 1999 in Aichi Prefecture, is a rising star in Japan's graphic design and character design scene. His artistic journey began in high school when he created flyers for his band, sparking a passion for visual arts. Naka's work is characterized by a unique blend of cute characters and digital elements, often incorporating fluorescent colors and distorted touches to create a sense of discomfort beyond mere cuteness.

    Drawing inspiration from 1990s internet site designs, the RPG game "moon," and childhood memories of Pokémon, Naka has developed a distinctive style that resonates with the youth club scene. His characters, intentionally left unnamed, allow viewers to form personal connections. Beyond graphic design, Naka is active as a DJ and VJ, creates short animations, and collaborates with musicians and fashion brands. With a growing following on social media, Naka Renya continues to make his mark in Japan's contemporary art world.

  • Established 2004 in Miami, founder/artist David Josef Tamargo, aka ALLIGATOR JESUS, combines his passion for art and design into hand made pieces from out of the underground culture and into to the mainstream spotlight. Often garnering press and internet breaking moments for his A-list clientele, the studio is committed to giving all clients memorable works of wearable art and elite treatment.

    The ALLIGATOR JESUS Downtown Los Angeles showroom/studio regularly serves the entertainment community by providing a platform of curated international brands and local artisans united under one roof to loan and sell their designer goods to stylists of both up-and-coming and major celebrity talent for music videos, album covers, musical performances, TV/Film, press, red carpet events, galas and more.

    Official Website: www.alligatorjesus.com

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  • French mixed media photographer & director Pol Kurucz explores human eccentricity by challenging social, gender and aesthetic norms. To awaken his audience from media numbness he uses visual theatrics and an unusual blend of vibrant colors.

    Pol’s pictures have been featured in over a hundred publications including Vogue, ELLE, Glamour, Marie Claire, GQ, The Hollywood Reporter, The Guardian, CNN and BBC online, Dazed, Paper, Flaunt, Schön, Hunger, Sleek, Nylon, Hi-Fructose.

    His works have been exhibited at Art Basel Miami, ArtExpo NYC, LA Art Show, Red Dot Miami, Lincoln Center NYC, Somerset House London, NY and Shanghai Fashion Week, Superchief NY and Mana Contemporary Miami. In the NFT sphere Pol has been a featured artist on Foundation, Opensea, Nifty, MakersPlace and had a solo show at SuperchiefNFT NY, the world’s first NFT gallery.

    Pol also works on commercial projects for international brands such as Netflix, McDonald’s, Toyota, Tinder, Warner Music, Peloton, Coty Cosmetics, Skyy Vodka, Melissa Shoes, Jockey etc. and often shoots celebrities: Nicki Minaj, Janelle Monáe, Paris Hilton, Mike Tyson, Saweetie, H.E.R, GloRilla, Anitta, Liza Koshy, Pabllo Vittar, Blac Chyna, Nikita Dragun, Bella Poarch, Rico Nasty, Todrick, Gottmik among others.

  • ShojonoTomo is a contemporary artist who, under the coined term "Skinship Burny," examines human communication issues, incorporating insights from psychology and neuroscience into her paintings, sculptures, videos, and Interactive art.
    (Skinship = physical contact, and “burny” refers to the “burns” that victims received due to a lack of affection).
    The name "ShojonoTomo" Japanese, the word “shojo” means “little girl,” and the word “tomo” means both “wisdom” and “friend.” In other words, the souls of children refer to the inner child contained within ShojonoTomo.

    Following the recommendation of ShojonTomo, an art critic and professor at Musashino Art University Mr.Kenshiro Takami, and with the support of Gallery LA FENICE, ShojonoTomo began her career as a contemporary artist with three-dimensional works made from scrap materials. After briefly returning to the world of client work, she demonstrated her unique creativity in TV and fashion, which led to her receiving an award at the New York Film Festival and invitations to exhibit her works abroad.

    Her representative work includes an ecology event involving a second wedding for a single sock and the hijacking of a cellphone conversation between other people and then changing it to a different sound and exposing it.
    Other projects that she has continued within recent years include the “DOUBLE T-SHIRT” which entails two people wearing a single T-shirt, “Yukata & Festivals” aimed at contemporary people who avoid love out of fear of getting hurt, “Love Allergy Mask” focusing on masks, a symbol of the Japanese temperament, and other projects that she collaborates on with media art, as well as live performances both in Japan and overseas.

    Since 2011-2014, Shojono Tomo has been represented by an agent in Los Angeles, providing costumes for American rapper Nicki Minaj, with her appearance wearing a face mask at the MTV awards garnering significant attention in Western media. At a costume exhibition celebrating Nicki Minaj held in New York in 2024, her costumes were displayed alongside high-end brands like Gucci, one of which was selected as one of the top 16 legacy costumes by Vogue magazine.
    ShojonoTomo's works, expressing human communication issues, included art pieces like a single sock and a face mask representing Japanese temperament, challenging societal preconceptions through Minaj's persona.

  • $NUMBER

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    Armyan Nispel is a multidisciplinary artist based in Brooklyn, NY, and a Member of the Indigo Opus Art Collective. His work emerges from metaphysical explorations and self-communication, reflecting a diary of figurative and symbolic paintings that tell stories of ever-present and evolving observations. Through various mediums, Nispel captures and conveys the intangible, aiming to radiate freedom and love.

    Installation Description:

    This installation reflects the fleeting nature of the world, symbolized by the buildings’ impending demolition once complete. The Indigo kids see the world as a crumbling tower, destined to fall and make way for the new. Through playful disruption, they challenge the status quo, peeling back the layers to reveal a deeper understanding of numbers—a hidden code that shapes the malleability of all future possibilities.
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  • コタケマン　 Kotakeman

    芸術家。

    日本、大阪生まれ/奈良在住

    1999年より「街をキャンバスに絵を描く」ことを目的に、画家として活動をはじめる。

    2006年より 自ら居住する一軒家をまるごと作品にした「セルフ屋敷」を制作。

    2012年より大阪・新世界で「己を祭れ」をコンセプトに興した「セルフ祭」を毎年開催。

    名前に「セルフ」がつくプロジェクトを数多く発表していおり、 様々な人を巻き込みながら、表現するためのあらゆる事柄をセルフで成立させる行為を基本スタイルとして活動をしている。

    Born in Osaka, Japan／Lives in Nara, Japan

    Kotakeman started his career as a painter in 1999 with the aim of "painting the town as a canvas.

    Since 2006, Kotakeman has been creating "Self House," a series of artworks in which he transforms the entire house in which he lives into a work of art.

    Since 2012, Kotakeman has been holding the annual "Self Festival" in Shinsekai, Osaka, based on the concept of "self-festivals.

    He has been presenting many projects with "SELF" in the name, and his basic style is to make all matters for expression by himself, while involving various people.

  • Claire Silver (@ClaireSilver12)
    Claire Silver is an anonymous AI collaborative artist whose work has gained significant recognition in the digital art world. Her pieces, which blend classical styles with AI-generated elements, explore themes of vulnerability, trauma, social hierarchy, and transhumanism. Silver's art has been featured in prestigious venues, including a permanent collection at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, and has been sold at renowned auction houses such as Sotheby's London and Christie's New York. Her Genesis piece on SuperRare sold for an impressive 52 ETH, while individual top sales from her "AI Art Is Not Art" collection have fetched over 30 ETH and the collection has done over 1400 Eth in Volume.

    Silver's innovative approach to AI-assisted art has garnered attention from major media outlets, with features in The New York Times, Wired, Forbes, and NPR. She has been a vocal advocate for the emerging AI art movement, frequently discussing the intersection of technology and creativity in various podcasts and interviews. In a groundbreaking achievement for AI artists, Silver became the first to sign with talent agency WME.

    Official Website: clairesilver.com

  • ClownVamp (@ClownVamp)
    ClownVamp is a conceptual artist who uses a combination of narrative and AI techniques to examine the socially constructed nature of our reality.
    His work has been exhibited in New York, Paris, and Los Angeles. His solo show Chester Charles: The Lost Grand Master opened in New York City in 2023. ClownVamp and his work have appeared in Artnet, Outland, Surface Magazine, RightClick Save, and more. An avid collector of AI art and a member of the MAIF art collective, he lives in New York City with his partner and a very silly 10-year-old corgi.

    Official Website: clownvamp.com

  • 44doooo (@44doooo)
    Doooo, whose real name is Shishido, is a prominent figure in the Japanese hip-hop scene, known for his unique blend of music production and unconventional art. His musical journey began in his hometown of Morioka, Iwate Prefecture, where he developed a passion for hip-hop and started collecting records. After moving to Tokyo at 23, he joined the Creative Drug Store (CDS) crew, working as a DJ and beat-maker. In 2017, Doooo released his debut album "Panic," showcasing his distinctive style of synthesizer and chopped samples mixed with original beats.

    While making waves in the music scene, Doooo gained international attention through his venture into unconventional art. It began with the cover of his "Panic" album, featuring a human flesh MPC (sampler) commissioned from Amazing Studio Jur. This led to the creation of more "human flesh" items under his brand, Mother Factory, including a coin purse shaped like a mouth, nose shot glasses, and blinking eye dice. These grotesque yet fascinating creations have garnered attention from celebrities and artists worldwide.

    Doooo's artistic vision is heavily influenced by his love for horror and sci-fi movies, which is evident in both his music and physical creations. His unique art has earned him recognition beyond Japan's borders, with features in outlets like Hypebeast and Complex. In the rap community, his "human flesh" items are particularly popular, with American rappers requesting custom pieces. As of 2024, Doooo continues to evolve as a musician and artist, pushing the boundaries of creativity and challenging societal norms through his distinctive blend of music and visual art.

  • Emi Kusano (@emikusano)
    Emi Kusano, a Tokyo-based multidisciplinary artist, creates hyperrealistic representations of collective and individual memories using AI technology. Her work, gracing the cover of WWD Japan and featured in Christie's and Gucci auctions, has been internationally exhibited at venues like the Saatchi Gallery, 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, and Grand Palais Immersif.

    Official Website: emikusano.art

  • Steve "ESPO" Powers (@steveESPOpowers)Steve ESPO Powers was born and raised in Philadelphia, where in 1984 as a 16 year-old, started writing the name ESPO in his neighborhood and eventually everywhere. In 1999 Powers stopped writing graffiti and started making art. Within a few years Powers showed at the Philadelphia ICA, The 49th Venice Biennale and Liverpool Biennial, as well as shows at Deitch Projects in New York City. Powers was a Fulbright scholar in 2007. He used the grant to paint in the streets of Dublin and Belfast. Powers then won a Pew Exhibitions Initiative grant to return to Philadelphia and realize Love Letter For You, a mural project across 54 walls in West Philadelphia, since completion Powers has painted Love Letters to (so far) 14 cities worldwide. A survey of Powers' work was shown at The Brooklyn Museum in 2015, where he painted live in the Cantor Gallery for the length of the nine month show. Notable public works include the American Embassy in Copenhagen (2013), Talitha Kum organization against human trafficking (2020), a commissioned mural by the RED Foundation (2019) and a show at SFMOMA(2018) including a painted mural on the third floor. He splits his time living and working in New York City and Tokyo where he paints and shows art at his storefront gallery ESPOKYO in Tokyo.

    Official Website: espokyo.jp

  • Harto (@harto_fr)
    Born in Spain in 1993, Harto embodies the convergence of different disciplines in his role as artist and designer, weaving elements of the natural world, theatrical representation and digital innovation into his work. His academic background in industrial design and prototyping, from which he graduated in 2016, provided a solid foundation for his artistic career.

    The global pandemic in 2020 marked a decisive turning point in Harto's artistic development. The decision to abandon theatre and the tangible world of his previous work to immerse himself in the digital world, the novel and emerging world of NFT. His transition was quickly successful; within months, Harto's digital creations were being exhibited at international events.

    His work has been exhibited in such prestigious art venues as New York, Miami and Hong Kong. But perhaps the highlight of his career to date is his involvement in launching the first NFTs into space. This collaboration, backed and supported by influential space organisations such as SpaceX and NASA, brought together 50 international artists under the auspices of the Rakia mission.

    Harto's work pushes the boundaries of what is possible in art, extending its reach from the streets of Spain to the vastness of space.

  • Born in 1999. Graduated from the Graduate School of Graphic Design at Tama Art University. A typoemer, primarily creating typoems—a fusion of typography and poetry. Actively engaged in diverse creative fields, including collaborations with apparel brands and pop-up events at department stores, with typoems at the core of their work.

  • I do softcoer.