Proof of Art
Proof of Art explores the ideas, values, and cultural forces shaping cryptoart.
From its early history and foundational figures to its evolving systems of curation, stewardship, and patronage, we examine how art is created, experienced, and valued in the context of crypto. Through conversations with artists, collectors, and builders, we explore themes of decentralization, sovereignty, rebellion, and provenance, forming a living archive of a movement that challenges traditional art systems and redefines the nature of art.
Proof of Art
Redefining Patronage with Panter Xhita
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Panter Xhita is an Argentinian cryptoartist whose work explores the values of revolution, community and freedom. After discovering crypto art in 2020, she left her job to dedicate herself fully to art, building a practice that now reaches audiences around the world. Now living as a digital nomad, her works have honored foundational artists in web3, and she is pioneering a decentralized patronage model that reimagines how artists can collaborate with their collectors.
Recorded on August 29, 2025
Video with English Subtitles:
https://youtu.be/L1hqw58vcRU
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:38) What crypto art means to Panter Xhita
(03:10) From a small city to a global audience
(04:23) Becoming an artist in Argentina
(06:26) Life as a digital nomad and evolving practice
(08:01) Personal influences: strong women, animals, and everyday experience
(09:24) The color green: from childhood paintings to chroma green
(11:12) Significance of eyes in artwork: ambiguity, language, and observation
(12:52) Creating A History of Crypto Art to honor the crypoart community
(14:20) Selecting artists to commemorate
(16:35) Influence of Mexican muralism
(18:09) Future of A History of Crypto Art
(19:27) Launching The Twelve: reinventing patronage
(22:24) Trust, connection, and collaboration with patrons
(23:37) Hosting open studios and sharing works-in-progress
(25:31) The patrons who support Panter Xhita
(28:21) Patronage and creative freedom
(30:08) Striving to consistently evolve in one's practice
(31:46) The importance of in-person events and community gatherings
(33:50) Foundational works of crypto art
(34:38) Closing remarks