A Historic Moment in Digital Art — Originally published at https://www.kaloh.xyz on June 15, 2023. In a groundbreaking auction held by Sotheby’s, the sale of Ringer #879, also known as ‘The Goose,’ has etched its name in digital art history. The artwork fetched a staggering $6.2 million, surpassing initial estimates of $2–3 million. With a swift duration…

Interview with J. Douglass Kobs, Wildxyz’s founder and CEO. — Originally published at https://www.kaloh.xyz on June 13, 2023. I’m excited to have partnered with Wildxyz to interview their founder — Douglass Kobs, and learn more about their spatial, experiential, and immersive art focus. Over the past year, they have worked with outstanding multidisciplinary, 3D, and generative artists, and their curatorial…

Exploring the Transformative Role of Digital Art Curators in the Evolving Landscape — Originally published at https://www.kaloh.xyz on April 6, 2023. In the ever-changing world of digital art, a new breed of art professionals is emerging, poised to reshape the art landscape. While traditional curators have long been revered as the rockstars of the art world, this distinction has yet to fully manifest…

And Some Exciting Upcoming Auction Lots… — Originally published at https://www.kaloh.xyz on May 24, 2023. Sotheby’s Metaverse division has successfully generated over $2.5 million in sales through its 3AC auctions, and there are more exciting pieces set to go on auction in the near future. …

The Curiosity Sparked by a “Right Click Saver”: Diving into the History of Tulips — Originally published at https://www.kaloh.xyz on May 2, 2023. Recently, a discussion with a “Right Click Saver” sparked my interest in exploring the historical phenomenon known as Tulip Mania. Comparisons were drawn between this 17th-century speculative bubble and the current NFT (Non-Fungible Token) frenzy. Intrigued by the parallels, I delved into…

Fidenza +1M sale at Sotheby’s, Glitch Art, Lending and borrowing NFTs, Blind Gallery newest collection and more… — Originally published at https://www.kaloh.xyz on May 20, 2023. gm friends! Time for the weekly digest, with 5 things worth sharing from the digital art world… 1. Last week, I shared a brief recap about glitch art, including 9 artists to watch 👇 Glitch Glitch Glitch Art 2. Last Thursday, I…

Some thoughts about this new mechanism and how it could affect the digital art landscape… — Originally published at https://www.kaloh.xyz on May 18, 2023. This newsletter issue is sponsored by NFTfi. Use your NFT as collateral to borrow wETH, DAI, or USDC from lenders. Repay your loan, and you get your NFT back. No auto-liquidations! 0% borrower fees! Interested in sponsoring my newsletter? Get in touch

A brief recap of glitch art and 9 artists to watch… — Originally published at https://www.kaloh.xyz on May 17, 2023. “Glitch” refers both to unintended consequences and also to effects deliberately designed to make an audience question whether or not the software is working as intended. …

Here are the differences taking into account the current NFT art trends… — Originally published at https://www.kaloh.xyz on August 24, 2022. Today, I would like to weigh in on the differences between these two art styles. It all started on Twitter after I shared a poll to understand the perception of both disciplines. Despite the poll results, it became clear there is…