Is it AI or Art? The True Value of Being an Artist
Artists have always struggled to maintain copyright and ownership of their work, and the infinite, seemingly instantaneous possibilities of the internet and AI makes this even harder. How can we frame AI in a way that does not undermine the hard work of artists?
Digital Art - the Sustainable Choice?
Digital art manifests simultaneously as more sustainable and more destructive - if knowledge is power then the only way to move forward is through making decisions informed by truth and objectivity.
NFTs weren’t supposed to end like this…
It’s easy to forget real-world laws of ethics when the decentralised internet offers no tangible consequences for breaking them.
The Rise of the Subscription Economy
In an increasingly fast-paced world saturated with new technology, ownership as a mode of consumption is officially on its way out.
The Future is T.B.D.*
Emilya’s goal in the US was to understand perceptions of web3, crypto and blockchain technology in a crypto-fluent nation - and she has brought back this new knowledge to Sugar Glider Digital.
Here are the top five things Emilya has learnt about web3 during her enlightening weeks in the US…
James McGrath: Nature as Data, Digitalisation as Sustainability
We recently interviewed artist James McGrath about his project, ‘The Children’s Tree’, which signals a shift in his work from the traditional to the digital. McGrath explains his interest in data sets, and the way they create intersections between the creative and the scientific.
Digital Art: Fostering Wellness in the Corporate Workplace
The incorporation of digital art into the working environment is an important innovation as featuring quality art has proven to be a worthy investment that elevates productivity, mood and connection in the work environment.
Monetisation, return on investment, social impact: What is the utility of NFTs?
The demand for NFT digital art has expanded the collection and possession of digital artwork into the world of utility.
An Insider Look on Changes in Placemaking: A Rise in Digital Art Commissions
Through an exclusive interview with our founder Emilya Colliver we get an insider view on the professional processes of placemaking and an expert insight on the merits of art curatorship.
The Age of the Digital Content Platform - a Spotify for Digital Art?
Spotify’s rise to prominence over the last two decades has revolutionised how consumers value digital music.
Superseding the sea of digital piracy Spotify provides curated music on one accessible platform.
Are NFTs a fad or an enduring breakthrough for the art world?
When viewing digital art beyond investible assets or collectible items, NFTs deliver innovations for creators in the new digital frontier.
Why are some NFTs so expensive? - The power of perceived value in digital art
The digital scarcity of NFT Art has transformed the way digital art is valued by buyers and sellers. However for some NFT art, leveraging social influence, digital communities, and branding has skyrocketed their selling price.