How To Conquer The Digital Artspace With Anthony Azekwoh (Digital Artist)
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Quote- “Your environment directly impacts your health and your ability to succeed.”
The Afropolitan Podcast spotlights Afropolitans who aren’t afraid to step into the unknown and walk in purpose. With this podcast we hope to empower Africans in the Diaspora to harness their full potential and contribute to the development of a bold and progressive black community.
Our guests will share their working formulas, the hard facts about leaving familiar terrain, embracing the unknown, and staying relevant afterwards.
This episode features Anthony Azekwoh, Nigerian-based digital artist and author; who has taken the NFT art scene by storm and whose art has been seen all around the world.
In 2020, his painting “The Red Man” was sold as an NFT online for $25,000 and he has since captured the imagination of the global art community.
He has also written five books and has worked with artists such as Adekunle Gold, Blaqbonez and many more international clients.
Listen and enjoy as Anthony talks about his journey into NFT's, offers advice to upcoming digital artists and shares the inspiration behind his “The Red Man” painting.
Anthony’s Artwork
https://www.anthonyazekwoh.com
Anthony’s Reading List
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
https://amzn.to/3BSXIMu
Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell
https://amzn.to/3qMrpZ5
Manuscript Found in Accra by Paulo Coelho
https://amzn.to/3Btlxc2
Show Notes
1:10 Discussing Afrobeats: The Backstory documentary and lessons learnt
6:23 Anthony on his work being mature
8:51 Anthony on his journey into the digital space
11:35 Influences in storytelling and art
14:20 Art ecosystem and relationship with his parents
26:17 Transition to NFT and crypto art
34:13 Advice to digital artists in Africa trying to find their feet
36:19 The internet enabling Africans to challenge limitations
42:27 Inspiration behind “The Red Man” painting
45:34 The difference between art and writing
49:57 Anthony’s reading list
50:46 What does being Afropolitan mean to you
The Afropolitan Podcast is hosted by Eche Emole, co-founder of Afropolitan.
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