About this episode

Bryan Brinkman discusses his NFT art, creative philosophy, and upcoming projects in an engaging interview.

In this upbeat interview, acclaimed NFT artist Bryan Brinkman discusses his creative philosophy and his very busy calendar, proving the space is far from "dead." Brinkman explains how his art uses nostalgia and core memories, referencing childhood touchstones like 8-bit games and board games, as a "candy coating gloss." Listen as he reveals how this familiar, happy aesthetic allows him to address heavier personal themes like imposter syndrome and death, making them more emotionally accessible to the viewer. Brinkman also details his packed schedule, including upcoming drops with Paintbox at Art Basel, SuperRare, and the Pranksy team. Plus, hear about his fun conference presentation that brought back a childhood favorite: the gym-class parachute! Follow Bryan Brinkman on X: https://x.com/bryanbrinkman Watch the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kORWG8wLnb8?si=veJjaaFzJAkEOhVO Check out our blog: https://nonfungerbils.com/podcast/lisbon25-bryan

People in this episode

Guest: Bryan Brinkman

Topics covered

• NFT art
• creative philosophy
• nostalgia
• imposter syndrome
• emotional accessibility

Keywords

• NFT
• art
• nostalgia
• imposter syndrome
• Art Basel
• SuperRare
• 8-bit games

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Paintbox, Art Basel, SuperRare, Pranksy

Books & works: 8-bit games, board games

Places: Lisbon

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