Collectors Call
Explore the world of art, collecting, and community building in web3! Join Scooter & Alexia for candid conversations with leading artists and collectors from a wide range of disciplines.
Collectors Call
Ben Strauss
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On this episode our guest is Ben Strauss, an accomplished
photographer, creator of unique digital art, and co-founder of Transient Labs, which creates customized smart contracts and NFTs.
Recorded on July 7, 2023 as a Space on X (formerly Twitter).
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:06) Family Influence On Becoming A Photographer
(03:09) Going On Photography Road Trips
(04:36) Selecting Locations For Landscape Photography
(07:43) Exploring Wide Variety Of Subject Matter
(10:02) Capturing And Augmenting Natural Landscape Through Photography
(13:23) Impact Of AI On Photography
(16:10) Creating Pursuit Of Equilibrium Series
(21:08) Continuing To Grow In Career
(22:46) Purpose And Goals Of Transient Labs
(27:14) Description Of 24 And Solstice Series
(29:44) Giving Creators More Artistic Control
(32:53) Insights Into Transient Labs Technology
(36:21) Acquiring Work From Skulls Of Luci Collection
(38:46) Types Of Art Collected
(41:30) Unique Pieces In Art Collection