INTERVIEWRhea Myers' Protocol Art: Redefining Creativity with Blockchain
A discussion on blockchain art and smart contracts hosted by Mimi Nguyen, joined by artist Rhea Myers, Alexandre Rouxel of Distributed Gallery, Daniel Heiss of ZKM Center for Art and Media, and Victoria Ivanova of the Serpentine Galleries.
Rhea Myers recounted her early engagement with Bitcoin in 2011, her conceptual art projects like ‘This Contract is Art,’ and her recent ‘10K Drop’ series linked to Ethereum's price as part of Distributed Gallery’s ‘[aside]’ exhibition.
The panel concluded that blockchain and smart contracts are distinct mediums in art, offering unique possibilities and challenges.