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Beeple will showcase Diffuse Control at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art this fall.
Digital artist Beeple's NFT (Everydays: The First 5000 Days) was sold at Christie's auction house in 2021 for 69.3 million dollars, and he will debut 'Diffuse Control' at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) on October 26.
This installation work composed of 12 screens uses artificial intelligence technology to train on public domain artworks from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and generates and regenerates new images based on online visitor prompts. This continuously evolving display method makes the audience's participation a part of the artwork itself.

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Azuki previews next anime series for NFT fans
Popular anime-inspired NFT series Azuki has announced the release of episode 2 of its Enter the Garden anime anthology series, titled “Fractured Reflections,” a collaboration between producer Goro Taniguchi, director Yukio Takatsu, and Kazuto Nakazawa, the renowned character designer behind the animated sequences in anime series (Chaos Samurai) and (Kill Bill: Volume 1).
According to the Azuki team, the project lays the foundation for future animation projects and is part of the brand's larger strategy to enter the industry. The episode will last approximately 15 minutes and feature returning characters Shao and Raizan from Episode 1.

Anonymous artist XCOPY has been creating glitch art NFTs for years — so long that even his earliest collectibles have become something of a legend.
Fans of his work often tell stories about how his first NFTs disappeared because early art platforms failed to survive like him, stories that pay tribute to XCOPY’s deep connection to NFT history.
For those unfamiliar with XCOPY, there is a lot to know about the NFTs that have made him one of the best-selling artists in the industry, however, there is very little information about the man himself, the only publicly available information being that XCOPY has a connection to London.

Nuclear Samurai is known for his rich visual storytelling and experimental use of AI tools. He has quickly become a unique force in the field of post-photography. With a background in photography and a love for narrative-driven art, he brings a unique perspective to the Web3 creative world.
His latest series (X FIGURES) pays homage to XCOPY's CC0 legacy in a playful and reverent way - reimagining iconic works as collectible action figures through a meticulous creative process that blends sketching, generative tools, and hand-finished details, resulting in a collection of 404 pieces whose technical ambition is matched by its emotional resonance.

In the Web3 art space, few people can wear as many hats as Roger Dickerman. Roger, a former trader and health entrepreneur, entered the NFT space in 2020 and quickly became a trusted voice for artists and collectors.
As a curator, founder of the NFT Origin Stories interview series, and creator of (24 Hours of Art), he not only leads the rise of digital art but also builds the infrastructure to support its future.
We interviewed Roger, talking about his journey into Web3, his 'artists first' creative philosophy, and how (24 Hours of Art) has evolved from a daily snapshot to a cornerstone of community, curation, and cultural recording.

Jediwolf is a renowned art collector whose passion for art spans the traditional and digital worlds. He has a lifelong love for classical painting and music, bringing the same curiosity and meticulous attitude to blockchain art.
He planned collections under the identities of UnderTheGAN and overeXposed, exploring the origins of artificial intelligence art and the early development of crypto art, documenting the evolution of these art movements and their significant meanings.
In this conversation, Jediwolf shared why he is attracted to certain works, how his collection was formed, and the stories behind some of his most meaningful pieces. From discovering early artificial intelligence pioneers to pursuing XCOPY's (last selfie), he delved into the significance of a collection filled with passion and purpose.