Algorithmic Imaginary Art on the Blockchain and in the Metaverse

Blockchain technology is transforming the digital landscape, reshaping our online and offline interactions and the way we coexist. Proponents of this technology envision the emergence of a novel internet, Web3, and envision the creation of an expansive future metaverse, accompanied by the establishment of increasingly decentralized organizations and structures. Is this vision merely wishful thinking with a crypto-anarchistic undertone, or does it indeed portend a more democratic and equitable future for all? This publication delves into the perspectives and concepts of artists and theorists who critically examine, interrogate, and reimagine blockchain technologies and their associated applications, such as DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations), NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens), and the metaverse.

Featuring contributions from individuals like Ruth Catlow, Primavera De Filippi, Sabine Himmelsbach, Boris Magrini, Penny Rafferty, Tina Rivers Ryan, and Marina Otero Verzier.

English
148 pages, 72 color illustrations
Softcover, 21 x 29,5 cm
ISBN 978-3-03969-011-4