Historic Artifacts #1

Historic_Crypto
4 min readAug 21, 2023

“Historic Artifacts: AI Artists on the Blockchain” is a weekly blog article presented by “Historic_Crypto,” dedicated to unearthing and promoting the talents of artists in the AI art space.

Each week, “HC” takes readers on a journey through the realm of AI art, shedding light on the extraordinary works of talented artists who are pushing the boundaries of creativity through the fusion of technology and artistic expression.

I. Nuclear Samurai

Nuclear Samurai is a web 3 native artist, hailing from Melbourne, Australia. He’s been passionate about art and illustration his entire life and discovered photography in his mid-20s. He eventually recieved a bachelor’s degree in fine arts majoring in photography, which led him to work as a commercial photographer for 8 years.

“The Last Artist” By: Nuclear Samurai in the No Cameras Collection on Foundation

In early 2022, he discovered AI art and began practicing and developing his style. Soon, he entered the NFT world and launched a successful narrative-based project at the end of 2022. This coincided with the development of his photorealistic post-photography style, which he currently works in. His work has been featured in various Foundation Worlds, including Strange History.

“Laika Lives” By: Nuclear Samurai, listed in the Strange History World on Foundation

In early 2023, he was curated into a group exhibition Artist x AI 00003 co-curated by Claire Silver and Superchief Gallery. More recently, his collection “BAPTISM” sold out on Foundation; A Synthetic Photography Series Documenting a Fictional Crisis in the summer of 1996 when an unprecedented series of storms unleashed their fury upon New York City, causing widespread devastation.

“BAPTISM 070” By: Nuclear Samurai in the BAPTISM Collection on Foundation

Nuclear Samurai Foundation Profile

Nuclear Samurai Website

Nuclear Samurai Twitter

II. MOONLIGHT MEDIA — Ciara

Ciara is an accomplished graphic designer with over 11 years of experience in the field. Her passion for creating visually striking designs led her to found her own freelance company, Moonlight Media, in 2016. Ciara’s expertise in graphic design and her unique perspective have made her a sought-after talent in a variety of industries.

“Cloud Nine Cake” By: Moonlight Media in the Let Them Eat Cake Collection, still minting on Foundation

In 2021, Ciara entered the NFT space and discovered new outlets for her artistic expression, including underwater photography and surreal digital art. She has been able to bring her technical skills and artistic vision to this new medium, quickly becoming a respected figure in the NFT community. With a keen eye for detail and a boundless imagination, Ciara’s work continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible with NFTs and digital art, inspiring and captivating audiences around the world.

“Virgin Bloody Mary” By: Moonlight Media, listed in the Strange History World on Foundation

Moonlight Media Foundation

Moonlight Media Website

Moonlight Media Twitter

III. Vnderworld

Vnderworld is an odyssey into the unknown, a celebration of the uncaged mind. The work is about “fearlessly navigating the dark waters of creativity and surfacing with something hauntingly beautiful.”

“Paranoid Pandemonium” By: Vnderworld in the PSYCHEDELIC PSYCHOSIS Collection on Foundation

In a world filled with predictable and sanitized artistic expressions, Vnderworld’s work stands out as a defiant outlier. It challenges the viewer to question societal norms, to embrace the unconventional, and to wander through the uncharted territories of their own minds.

“Perdition” By: Vnderworld in the PSYCHEDELIC PSYCHOSIS Collection on Foundation (.666 ETH Res.)

An AI Alchemist who describes their work as visual crack for ocular fiends, Vnderworld is a stable diffusion purist. Mixing renaissance styles with horror and terror — Vnderworld’s work is a sight to behold. Curated by Superchief and Joyn / Blac “Latent Dreams” — Vnderworld is an AI artist creating a genre of art that is truly breathtaking.

“Bourgeois Revolution” By: Vnderworld in the ZEITGEIST Exhibition on Joyn

Vnderworld Foundation

Vnderworld Website

Vnderworld Twitter

Historic Artifacts #1

Thank you for reading Historic Artifacts #1 presented by

Historic_Crypto “HC” is an AI artist and the curator of “Strange History” based on the East Coast, USA.

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Historic_Crypto

♦️ Historically Inspired AI Artist ♦️ Est. December 2021 - Web3 ♦️ Curator of Strange History ♦️