Arts

Talented creative individuals working in the field of visual, auditory and performance arts

Madeleine Boyson

Madeleine Boyson

Madeleine Boyson (she/her) is a Denver-based writer, poet, and artist. She holds a BA in Art History and History from the University of Denver and makes her living as a communications professional, editorial coordinator, and arts writer.

Madeleine Boyson (she/her) is a Denver-based writer, poet, and artist. She holds a BA in Art History and History from the University of Denver and makes her living as a communications professional, editorial coordinator, and arts writer. Show more

Cliff Seal

Cliff Seal

I’m a UX Architect at Salesforce, helping build world-class customer experience tools.

For me, experience design is a strategy for creating positive change in the world for others—not in a vague sense, but a literal one.

Transparency, feedback, and accountability are critical components of any equitable system we build in the world. Great design work treats these components as requirements for success and leverages them to better ensure human-centered outcomes.

I put this perspective to work through experience design, thoughtful presentations, and lots of experimentation.

I’m a UX Architect at Salesforce, helping build world-class customer experience tools. For me, experience design is a strategy for creating positive change in the world for others—not in a vague sense, but a literal one. Transparency, feedback,... Show more

Clyde F. Smith

Clyde F. Smith

Clyde F. Smith, also known as Flux Research, is a digital artist, photographer and writer. He has minted NFTs on Ethereum and Tezos as Flux Research including the always relevant 44 Dumpster Fires collection. Clyde has also written about the business of NFTs for The Defiant and NFTs WTF. in 2020 Clyde founded CryptoArtNet, a directory of cryptoartists.

Clyde F. Smith, also known as Flux Research, is a digital artist, photographer and writer. He has minted NFTs on Ethereum and Tezos as Flux Research including the always relevant 44 Dumpster Fires collection. Clyde has also written about the business... Show more

James Merrill

James Merrill

James Merrill is an algorithmic visual artist who resides in Vermont, USA. They create computational artwork, combining generative system design, mathematics, randomness, and data to create infinitely unique systems. A third-generation artist, James has been creating digital artworks for over 25 years. Their work seeks to utilize technology to challenge assumptions about the nature of traditional art, and oftentimes starts as a program and ends as a physical artwork, drawn to extreme detail by robotic systems.

James Merrill is an algorithmic visual artist who resides in Vermont, USA. They create computational artwork, combining generative system design, mathematics, randomness, and data to create infinitely unique systems. A third-generation artist, James ... Show more

Carmela Salsano

Carmela Salsano

Da piccola ho sempre amato i colori e realizzare presentazioni ma ero anche molto curioso e brava nelle materie scentifiche. Il mio percorso di vita è stato pieno di colpi di scena. Diplomata all'istituto tecnico Ragioniere Programmatore, il percorso è proseguito con una Laurea in Valutazione e Controllo Ambientale a Salerno e contemporanemente ho lavorato e partecipato come volontaria ad eventi dedicati alla comunicazione ambientale e divulgazione scientifica come Guida Comieco nella campagne stagionali dedicate ai bambini. Nel tempo ho lavorato nel mondo della moda, del marketing per un grande Gruppo industriale del Sud, sviluppato progetti di grafica editoriale e mi sono formata. Ho sviluppato in questi ultimi tempi la mia parte creativa. Sono in fase di avviamento di carriera come libero professionista

Da piccola ho sempre amato i colori e realizzare presentazioni ma ero anche molto curioso e brava nelle materie scentifiche. Il mio percorso di vita è stato pieno di colpi di scena. Diplomata all'istituto tecnico Ragioniere Programmatore, il percorso... Show more

Pierre Alex

Pierre Alex

Je suis un designer industriel spécialisé dans les interactions et diplômé de l'ENSCI - Les Ateliers. J’ai travaillé à Tokyo pendant deux ans, puis en Rhône Alpes où j’ai créé Distorsion. Avec l’agence, j’ai accompagné plus de 60 entreprises depuis 2015. Nos projets ont été récompensées à de nombreuses reprises (Red Dot Design Award, Etoiles de l’Observeur du Design, French Design 100…). En parallèle, je poursuis depuis une dizaine d'année une recherche par le projet autour de la lowtech et de la redirection écologique.

Je suis un designer industriel spécialisé dans les interactions et diplômé de l'ENSCI - Les Ateliers. J’ai travaillé à Tokyo pendant deux ans, puis en Rhône Alpes où j’ai créé Distorsion. Avec l’agence, j’ai accompagné plus de 60 entreprises depuis 2... Show more

Zilepo the Lombax

Zilepo the Lombax

TFTuesday podcast host, photomanipulator, and meet & greet wrangler

TFTuesday podcast host, photomanipulator, and meet & greet wrangler Show more

Brandon Wasserburger

Brandon Wasserburger

Brandon started making videos on his dad's VHS camera telling stories about giants and G.I. Joes, many years later he would be working on some of the biggest hit series on History Channel, HGTV and Netflix.

After creating pure escapism for millions of viewers across the country, Brandon wanted to leverage entertainment to accomplish something more meaningful. So after 10 years in television, Brandon built Fire Tribe, a company of filmmakers, designers and marketers focused on helping cause-based brands increase their influence and sales.

Since its founding in 2011, Fire Tribe's work has improved the lives of Veterans, fought human trafficking, advanced public health initiatives, helped nonprofits raise millions, promoted the trades, and helped brands grow and contribute to our robust economy throughout the Rocky Mountains.

Brandon lives in Northern Colorado with his wife Marianna and 3 year old son Peter (the best storyteller he's ever known).

Brandon started making videos on his dad's VHS camera telling stories about giants and G.I. Joes, many years later he would be working on some of the biggest hit series on History Channel, HGTV and Netflix. After creating pure escapism for millio... Show more

Christian Heeg

Christian Heeg

Studied physics at Technical University of Munich.
Professional experience as a top management consultant, startup founder and Commercial Lead at a software boutique. Currently Partner with DevelopX, a PE backed consulting and software services group. Serving clients in developing new digital business in both web2 and web3.
Passionate about AI, decentralization and digital art.

Studied physics at Technical University of Munich. Professional experience as a top management consultant, startup founder and Commercial Lead at a software boutique. Currently Partner with DevelopX, a PE backed consulting and software services grou... Show more

Hussein Nakchbandi

Hussein Nakchbandi

Hussein Nakchbandi’s devotion to personalized service has established him as a leader in the luxury jewelry industry. His careful attention to clients’ tastes and lifestyles enables him to recommend exceptional pieces.

Hussein Nakchbandi’s devotion to personalized service has established him as a leader in the luxury jewelry industry. His careful attention to clients’ tastes and lifestyles enables him to recommend exceptional pieces. Show more

Jake Seal

Jake Seal

Jake Seal is a renowned British film producer and Principal at Orwo Family, with a career spanning years in the industry. He has produced notable films like Blaze, Born to Be Blue, and Jeepers Creepers Reborn. Passionate about storytelling, he continuously strives to create impactful films that inspire audiences and elevate the film industry with his visionary approach.

Jake Seal is a renowned British film producer and Principal at Orwo Family, with a career spanning years in the industry. He has produced notable films like Blaze, Born to Be Blue, and Jeepers Creepers Reborn. Passionate about storytelling, he contin... Show more

Carlo Lorenzo Garcia

Carlo Lorenzo Garcia

Carlo Lorenzo Garcia is an award winning Actor & Director with experience on stage, television, and film with appearances on shows like Chicago PD (NBC), Empire (FOX), and Walker (CW). Carlo has been active in the DeFi space since 2017, an avid collector of NFTs, and has hosted over 350 Twitter Spaces covering various topics regarding DeFi, NFTs, and community growth. He currently serves as Community & Project Manager for BEARISH, a new community for builders, which recently launched on Abstract L2.

Carlo Lorenzo Garcia is an award winning Actor & Director with experience on stage, television, and film with appearances on shows like Chicago PD (NBC), Empire (FOX), and Walker (CW). Carlo has been active in the DeFi space since 2017, an avid colle... Show more

Pierre Gervois

Pierre Gervois

Pierre Gervois is a crypto-poet exploring the relations of power in our society. His work is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Wild and Newfangled Art (NYC) and in the Tezos Foundation collection.

Pierre Gervois is a crypto-poet exploring the relations of power in our society. His work is in the permanent collection of the Museum of Wild and Newfangled Art (NYC) and in the Tezos Foundation collection. Show more

Ashish Surendran

Ashish Surendran

Working as a product development manager with more than 9 years of experience. Has designed, developed and implemented multiple products using SAP platform.

Working as a product development manager with more than 9 years of experience. Has designed, developed and implemented multiple products using SAP platform. Show more

Gauri Thakur

Gauri Thakur

'The world can be an overwhelming place, so I help people connect with experiences and brands by telling stories as a UI/UX and product designer. ‘

Hello, I am Gauri, currently based in Southampton, UK. I love seeing my designs come to life and helping users accomplish their goals. My knowledge of design principles, the software has always proven to be an upside for my projects. I believe in creating designs that are intuitive, accessible, transparent, and user friendly. I also believe in watching the same old movies again. Other than designing I love to talk about philosophy, sketch, cook, and hike. I also mentor young students from Myanmar just trying to figure out how I can help in someone else's journey.

My passion for design has taken the front forth in my life since I was 16. I taught myself through YouTube, numerous internships and just by following other designers. After 5 years, I moved to the UK to learn in a formal way about the world of UX with huge loan and pressure of paying it back, but all that paid off as I completed my masters with a distinction and paid off my student loan.

I bring both a research perspective and a creative problem-solving approach to developing the products that people love to use. I can tackle roadblocks, work in a multi-disciplinary team and combine innovative HCI and research principles. My knowledge of design thinking, 4-5 years of experience working with human centric products, proficiency in design and passion for accessibility, usability, user psychology, mobile specific products will allow me to play a valuable role in the implementation of design initiatives.

'The world can be an overwhelming place, so I help people connect with experiences and brands by telling stories as a UI/UX and product designer. ‘ Hello, I am Gauri, currently based in Southampton, UK. I love seeing my designs come to life and he... Show more

Kirill Pobedin

Kirill Pobedin

My name is Kirill Pobedin, I’m a visual artist, the curator and the founder of The Frame Society. Over the past two years, the sales volume of my art projects has amounted to ≈ 500,000$. In addition, I entered the world top 50 best-selling photographers in the digital art market.

1. Speaker on NFC Lisbon 2023
2. Speaker on GM Barcelona! AI, Web3 & Metaverse Forum
3. Arab Bank Switzerland Art Exhibition. NFT Factory. France, Paris. February 2023
4. NFC Lisbon, Pavilhão Carlos Lopes. Portugal, Lisbon. May 2023
5. IHAM gallery Paris. France, Paris. June 2023
6. Reflecting the Collective Soul. Ninfa LABS. Italy, Milan. November 2023
7. Artcrush Gallery. Belgium. December 2023

My name is Kirill Pobedin, I’m a visual artist, the curator and the founder of The Frame Society. Over the past two years, the sales volume of my art projects has amounted to ≈ 500,000$. In addition, I entered the world top 50 best-selling photograph... Show more

Kataun Nouri

Kataun Nouri

**Speaker Biography:**

I see art not merely as a tool for beauty but as a language of the subconscious, a bridge between the mind and the universe, and a path to inner healing. I have spent over 20 years searching for the essence of humanity in a world where cultural and racial boundaries are mere illusions.

My paintings reflect neural patterns,emotions,and inner energies, brought to life through NFTs to engage with the human mind and soul. By merging neuroscience, art, and technology, I create works that are not just visually captivating but also serve as a medium for expression, solace, and healing for cancer patients and children with autism.

I am a medium between the outer and inner worlds where art is not just an image but a window to the soul and a reflection of a truth beyond words. My mission is to bring this therapeutic art to the world through NFTs,allowing every individual, beyond borders, to rediscover themselves in these colors and perhaps become their own healer.

**Speaker Biography:** I see art not merely as a tool for beauty but as a language of the subconscious, a bridge between the mind and the universe, and a path to inner healing. I have spent over 20 years searching for the essence of humanity in ... Show more

Teresa Funke

Teresa Funke

Teresa Funke is an author, speaker, blogger, playwright, and an arts and community catalyst. She is the founder and owner of Teresa Funke & Company, LLC and Victory House Press. She also owns and operates the Bursts of Brilliance® website, brand, and blog, and runs an event series under the same name that brings together the four main types of art: writing, music, performing arts, and visual arts. As a lover of art in all its forms, Teresa has seen nearly 600 plays, read thousands of books, filled her house with beautiful art, and can sing songs most people have long forgotten. She has been successfully running her arts-based "business" for 33 years.

Teresa Funke is an author, speaker, blogger, playwright, and an arts and community catalyst. She is the founder and owner of Teresa Funke & Company, LLC and Victory House Press. She also owns and operates the Bursts of Brilliance® website, brand, and... Show more

David Douieb

David Douieb

David is an entrepreneur and consultant specializing in generative AI. Founder of several digital creative studios, he launched Midnight-Lab, a design studio and audiovisual production company exploring the new frontiers of AI-assisted creation. As an expert in creative applications of Generative AI, he assists designers and professionals in the fashion, advertising, audiovisual and film industries in integrating these tools into their workflows.

David is an entrepreneur and consultant specializing in generative AI. Founder of several digital creative studios, he launched Midnight-Lab, a design studio and audiovisual production company exploring the new frontiers of AI-assisted creation. As a... Show more

Stella Chazelles

Stella Chazelles

Stella Chazelles is a product designer who combines her expertise in web development with her passion for UX/UI. As the founder of creative projects, she values innovation, user experience, and the creation of inspiring collaborative opportunities.

Stella Chazelles is a product designer who combines her expertise in web development with her passion for UX/UI. As the founder of creative projects, she values innovation, user experience, and the creation of inspiring collaborative opportunities. Show more

Mikaela Pisani

Mikaela Pisani

Mikaela Pisani is a computer engineer with a Master's in Data Science. She is currently the chief data scientist and head of machine learning at Rootstrap. This award-winning custom software development agency has built web and mobile apps for startups, publicly traded companies and public figures.

She also runs Girls In Tech Uruguay, a global non-profit organization focused on the engagement, education, and empowerment of women and girls in tech, as well as educating children on STEAM. Mikaela is a member of a community of girls in AI called AI Wonder Girls and is also on the AI Research team at ORT University in Montevideo, Uruguay.

In addition, Mikaela plays a key role as part of the interdisciplinary group ANT. ANT aims to create artistic devices by integrating its three core disciplines - Art, Neuroscience and Technology. She also is part of Fibras, a community that supports projects using technology as a platform to generate social Impact.

For all her contributions in STEM, she won the Globant Award ¨Women That Build¨ and was selected as a finalist in Women In Tech awards under the category ¨Global AI Inclusion¨.

She’s also been featured in several publications, most recently with LifeWire, BBC news and MKAI, regarding AI. She has spoken at some conferences and events, including Women in Tech Global Conference, ValleyML, and Airflow Summit.

Mikaela Pisani is a computer engineer with a Master's in Data Science. She is currently the chief data scientist and head of machine learning at Rootstrap. This award-winning custom software development agency has built web and mobile apps for startu... Show more

Thorsten Schaeffler

Thorsten Schaeffler

FlixBus, The Boston Consulting Group

FlixBus, The Boston Consulting Group Show more

Megan Troglio

Megan Troglio

Megan @trogs Troglio is an internet.Artist on the mission to document life. Born in Peoria, IL they moved
to Chicago in the fall of 2017 and graduated from Columbia College Chicago in the spring of 2021 majoring in Social Media & Digital Strategy w, a minor in Interactive Media Development & Entrepreneurship. She creates Space Places which are entire other dimensions that happen to manifest as, Fashion, Murals, Immersive Experiences, and Digital Collectibles developing a narrative within Web3 & NFTs. Trogs objective is to
thrive as a healing producer of art within a vision of Home; an inspired community of practice.
I forgive myself, I love myself. Life is (I am) limitless. Capable to embrace change of all forms with grace & patience.
Experiment 6.28.1999.5.33.♾

Megan @trogs Troglio is an internet.Artist on the mission to document life. Born in Peoria, IL they moved to Chicago in the fall of 2017 and graduated from Columbia College Chicago in the spring of 2021 majoring in Social Media & Digital Strategy w,... Show more

Michael Hollingsworth

Michael Hollingsworth

Michael Hollingsworth (Goldie) is a narrative driven expressionist artist based in the Chicagoland area. His preferred medium is acrylic painting and he has been working as a professional artist for a number of years.

Michael’s work is characterized by a unique combination of abstract and expressionism. His work is often mixed media, incorporating acrylic paints, oil pens, paper, and more. Michael’s work is characterized by bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors, which capture the raw emotion and energy of the human experience.

He works primarily with acrylics on canvas, using a variety of techniques to achieve a range of textures and effects. Michael's art is heavily influenced by the late Jean - Michel Basquiat, and he aims to leave a legacy much like that of Jean - Michel.

Michael Hollingsworth (Goldie) is a narrative driven expressionist artist based in the Chicagoland area. His preferred medium is acrylic painting and he has been working as a professional artist for a number of years. Michael’s work is characteriz... Show more

Emmanuel Obioma

Emmanuel Obioma

Emmanuel Obioma is a Computer Engineering graduate of the prestigious Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria.

As a Google Certified Digital Marketer with 5yrs of experience, he can help you manage your company's/personal social media handles and position you for online visibility through engaging contents.

He was part of the Innovation Growth Hub Netpreneurs and Developers Fellowship 2020, hence an IGHub Fellow.

He runs Social Media ads and also make creative designs. He Speaks, Train and advocate for Digital skills.

Currently serving as an Indomie Campus Ambassador, MOUAU and The Former Project Manager, Google Developer Student Clubs, MOUAU.

Have developed some soft skills through the Jobberman Soft Skills certification course.

Have also worked with a couple of Teams to achieve real life projects; At the TechStars Startup Weekend Aba, SideHustle Internship 1.0, MTN ICT and Business Skills Programme.

He's a serial volunteer with proven track record at events like Digital Opportunity Fair and Techstars Startup Weekend Aba(IGHub Africa), Clean Up Abia Initiative (Without You Foundation), Millennial Alpha Males (Gents Hangout), Google I/O Extended Umuahia (GDG Umuahia), TechFlock '22 (Abia Tech Hub), IYD Aba 2022 (Vision Alive Foundation) etc.

He's a Tech enthusiast with the passion to impact his world with the knowledge he have acquired from his day to day experience in the Tech ecosystem and the World in general.

Emmanuel Obioma is a Computer Engineering graduate of the prestigious Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria. As a Google Certified Digital Marketer with 5yrs of experience, he can help you manage your company's/pe... Show more

Lockie Andrews

Lockie Andrews

Lockie Andrews is an award-winning executive who has revolutionized the art, fashion, beauty, and retail industries through innovation and technology.

As CEO of Catalyst Consulting and RICH Hair Care Americas, and Founder of Catalyzes.ai, she blends digital marketing with AI personalization to elevate brand engagement.

An avid art collector, Lockie influences the art scene as a board member of the National Academy of Design and an advisor to the MoMA. Her entrepreneurial ventures include co-founding NFT collections and an AI Agent platform.

Lockie is a published authority on NFTs, AI, and the disruptive forces shaping creative industries.

Lockie Andrews is an award-winning executive who has revolutionized the art, fashion, beauty, and retail industries through innovation and technology. As CEO of Catalyst Consulting and RICH Hair Care Americas, and Founder of Catalyzes.ai, she ble... Show more

Blue Eye Queen

Blue Eye Queen

Blue Eye Queen is a former Yuga Labs team member and one of the first pioneers in the NFT space, with over three years of experience in NFT strategy, legal operations, and brand protection. She played a key role in Yuga Labs’ rapid expansion, handling thousands of support tickets, securing social handles, and managing large-scale community initiatives. As a creator of abstract art on the blockchain, she has successfully launched three sold-out NFT collections. Passionate about accessibility and inclusivity, she now offers a free masterclass for artists and creators on launching NFT projects. As a brand ambassador in the NFT space, Blue Eye Queen continues to merge technology and storytelling, shaping the future of digital art.

Blue Eye Queen is a former Yuga Labs team member and one of the first pioneers in the NFT space, with over three years of experience in NFT strategy, legal operations, and brand protection. She played a key role in Yuga Labs’ rapid expansion, handlin... Show more

Katarina Riccardi

Katarina Riccardi

I have always considered myself a hybrid between rationality and creativity, between organisation and innovation. In the project design arena, I have been able to truly find myself, because these two sides of my personality come together. There is nothing that gives me more satisfaction than solving complex operational challenges through strategic and creative thinking combined with practicality and design feasibility.

I have always considered myself a hybrid between rationality and creativity, between organisation and innovation. In the project design arena, I have been able to truly find myself, because these two sides of my personality come together. There is no... Show more

Friederike Meier

Friederike Meier

Friederike Meier ist studierte Grund- und Hauptschullehrerin u.a. mit dem Fach Kunst und ist seit 2020 in der digitalen Bildung tätig. Für den MINT-Campus gestaltet sie Onlinekurse und Lernvideos zu den Themen Mathematik, Informatik, Naturwissenschaften und Technik. Zudem ist sie als freischaffende Künstlerin aktiv und setzt sich seit 2023 dort aktiv mit KI auseinander. Als Künstlerin stellt sie regelmäßig in Berlin und Hamburg aus.

Friederike Meier ist studierte Grund- und Hauptschullehrerin u.a. mit dem Fach Kunst und ist seit 2020 in der digitalen Bildung tätig. Für den MINT-Campus gestaltet sie Onlinekurse und Lernvideos zu den Themen Mathematik, Informatik, Naturwissenschaf... Show more

Alexander Shelton

Alexander Shelton

Alexander Shelton is a non-binary yoga instructor, wellness advocate, and community organizer committed to creating inclusive spaces that promote holistic well-being and social justice. Their work integrates innovative yoga practices, communal wellness initiatives, and philanthropy to uplift individuals and communities, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds.

Innovator in Holistic Yoga

As the Founder and Lead Facilitator of Alexander Shelton Yoga, Shelton offers accessible and transformative classes, including Floor Yoga, Chair Yoga, Meditation & Sound Bath, and Standing Yoga/Full Body Movement. Their approach combines movement, sound healing, and meditation to promote relaxation and mental clarity.
With over $250,000 raised in grants and sponsorships, Shelton has reached more than 2,000 participants through 15 community yoga installations. They view yoga as an art form, blending elements of Afrofuturism, music, and poetic instruction to create immersive experiences described as “practices of freedom.”

Champion of Communal Wellness

Shelton believes wellness extends beyond the individual, emphasizing the importance of communal connection. Their yoga classes foster team cohesion and mutual support, while initiatives like The Maroon Collective provide safe, inclusive spaces for Black artists to live, work, and thrive.

Philanthropy as a Core Value

Deeply committed to giving back, Shelton donates 50% of profits from their corporate yoga contracts to The Maroon Collective Artist Wellness House. This initiative addresses affordable housing and community wellness, creating opportunities for Black artists in Cincinnati.

Transformative Approach to Yoga

Shelton’s workshops focus on themes of rest and healing, addressing anxiety, grief, and racial trauma. Their installations incorporate mixed media, soundscapes, and visual art to enhance emotional awareness and sustain cognitive engagement.

Vision for Inclusive Wellness

Shelton envisions a future where wellness is accessible to all. By blending philanthropy, creative yoga practices, and community advocacy, they are redefining the wellness landscape to center inclusion and empowerment.
Through their innovative work, Alexander Shelton continues to inspire and uplift individuals and communities, leaving a lasting impact on the world of wellness and social justice.

Alexander Shelton is a non-binary yoga instructor, wellness advocate, and community organizer committed to creating inclusive spaces that promote holistic well-being and social justice. Their work integrates innovative yoga practices, communal wellne... Show more

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