Joshua Wattles's guest appearances

Joshua Wattles

Not Real Art

Roy Choi

Donald Glover

Jimmy Smith

Jeff Tremaine

Melania Trump

Burt Reynolds

Miles Brown

FAVIANNA RODRIGUEZ

Heidi Luerra

Danny Trejo

Channing Dungey

Mark Brickey

Michael Moore

Kristina Wong

Jeff Koons

OwlTail

Tom Rowlandson

Three letters are dominating the art world right now, N-F-T. They stand for ‘non-fungible token’, which is represented as a unit of data, typically on the Ethereum blockchain. So how does this affect artists around the world? It returns the power to them. In today’s episode, we speak with intellectual property attorney Joshua Wattles, and former DeviantArt staff member, Tom Rowlandson. Together, they explain the ins and outs of NFTs, and why it’s such a hot topic right now. To kick things off, Tom shares his own experiences with NFTs, as he details his background in crypto as well as instances where he has bought and sold NFTs on the blockchain. Following this, Josh explains the NFT paradigm shift with artists and tells us what sets these digital tokens apart from standard IP. We then take a deep dive into what makes NFTs appealing to so many people, as we learn that factors like insurance and maintaining the item’s condition all play a role in the buyer’s decision making. With such a steep rise in interest and popularity, somebody has to be making a fortune, right? Tom and Josh then explain to listeners what gives NFTs their value, and touch on some of the fees you pay in marketplaces like Nifty Gateway. Toward the end of the episode, we discuss a few of the controversies that have come with NFTs. We talk energy consumption, authenticity, and why “buyers beware,” remains ever true. For more detail on how you can get involved in NFTs and why they’re set to shake things up for creatives, be sure to tune in today!  Key Points From This Episode:  Before we begin, we say thanks to International Women’s Month NRA host, Eric Yoshi. We introduce today’s topic: non-fungible tokens. Hear what NFTs could offer and what makes them so awesome. We welcome today’s guests, Josh Wattles and Tom Rowlandson, to talk about NFTs. Tom shares some of his experience creating and selling NFTs. Hear how Tom and Josh have shares experiences in the world of art. Tom tells listeners about his collaboration with Lora Zombie. Josh explains the NFT paradigm shift for artists. Why owning a token of an item, instead of the physical item itself, can be appealing. We talk about what types of artists are benefiting most from NFTs. NFTs and their inevitable versatility. Hear about how NBA Topshots are changing the way NFTs are perceived by the public. Find out who is getting rich off of this modern age gold rush. We touch on the various market places available to buy and sell NFTs. The environmental impact NFTs and running the blockchain. How NFTs are going to help with the authenticity of products. Why you shouldn’t be fooled by an NFT either. Hear how NFTs are being used as a method of issuing tickets for events.  For more information and photos, visit here: https://notrealart.com/nfts-lora-zombie/

Three letters are dominating the art world right now, N-F-T. They stand for ‘non-fungible token’, which is represented as a unit of data, typically on the Ethereum blockchain. So how does this affect artists around the world? It returns the power to them. In today’s episode, we speak with intellectual property attorney Joshua Wattles, and former DeviantArt staff member, Tom Rowlandson. Together, they explain the ins and outs of NFTs, and why it’s such a hot topic right now. To kick things off, Tom shares his own experiences with NFTs, as he details his background in crypto as well as instances where he has bought and sold NFTs on the blockchain. Following this, Josh explains the NFT paradigm shift with artists and tells us what sets these digital tokens apart from standard IP. We then take a deep dive into what makes NFTs appealing to so many people, as we learn that factors like insurance and maintaining the item’s condition all play a role in the buyer’s decision making. With such a steep rise in interest and popularity, somebody has to be making a fortune, right? Tom and Josh then explain to listeners what gives NFTs their value, and touch on some of the fees you pay in marketplaces like Nifty Gateway. Toward the end of the episode, we discuss a few of the controversies that have come with NFTs. We talk energy consumption, authenticity, and why “buyers beware,” remains ever true. For more detail on how you can get involved in NFTs and why they’re set to shake things up for creatives, be sure to tune in today!  Key Points From This Episode: <ul> <li>Before we begin, we say thanks to International Women’s Month NRA host, Eric Yoshi.</li> <li>We introduce today’s topic: non-fungible tokens.</li> <li>Hear what NFTs could offer and what makes them so awesome.</li> <li>We welcome today’s guests, Josh Wattles and Tom Rowlandson, to talk about NFTs.</li> <li>Tom shares some of his experience creating and selling NFTs.</li> <li>Hear how Tom and Josh have shares experiences in the world of art.</li> <li>Tom tells listeners about his collaboration with Lora Zombie.</li> <li>Josh explains the NFT paradigm shift for artists.</li> <li>Why owning a token of an item, instead of the physical item itself, can be appealing.</li> <li>We talk about what types of artists are benefiting most from NFTs.</li> <li>NFTs and their inevitable versatility.</li> <li>Hear about how NBA Topshots are changing the way NFTs are perceived by the public.</li> <li>Find out who is getting rich off of this modern age gold rush.</li> <li>We touch on the various market places available to buy and sell NFTs.</li> <li>The environmental impact NFTs and running the blockchain.</li> <li>How NFTs are going to help with the authenticity of products.</li> <li>Why you shouldn’t be fooled by an NFT either.</li> <li>Hear how NFTs are being used as a method of issuing tickets for events.</li> </ul> For more information and photos, visit here: <a href="https://notrealart.com/nfts-lora-zombie/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://notrealart.com/nfts-lora-zombie/</a>

NFT x Lora Zombie: Case Study with Tom Rowlandson + Joshua Wattles

Mary Sherwood Brock

Continuing our conversation with Indivisible 2020 participating artists, today’s guests Mary Sherwood Brock and Joshua Wattle engage in a stimulating discussion filled with passion for the country. Show curator Karen Fiorito joins the two artists, who both have roots in Washington and have been on the frontlines for their whole lives — Mary as an activist, and Joshua as a lawyer and lobbyist for the anti-war movement. We get into what indivisibility means to our guests, where they both express the aspirational notion of it. While it is easy to dismiss aspirations, it is what keeps hope alive and gives us something worth fighting for. We hear about the work that Mary and Joshua submitted to the Indivisible exhibition and the rationale behind their creations. Participating in the exhibition aligns with much of the work that both Mary and Joshua have done in and outside of the arts, and we gain insights into their respective activism. We also talk about having hope, where Joshua references history and how America has overcome a lot worse, and why he feels confident the country will come out of this moment stronger. Mary expresses a less than optimistic outlook but still remains hopeful despite it all. The conversation also touches on the erosion of the idea of the collective, the importance of getting back to a place of civil discourse, and the sort-sightedness of American exceptionalism. This was an exciting, rich dialogue filled with many insights, so tune in today to hear more! Key Points From This Episode:  The notion of indivisibility and what it means to Mary and Joshua. Joshua’s interest in his American identity and America, having grown up abroad. The pride Joshua felt when Obama was president and the strides made toward indivisibility. Mary’s experience with protesting, having been raised in a politically active home. Why Mary is so passionate about creating change locally. Mary’s motivation for participating in Indivisible 2020 and other political work she has done. Hear more about the work that Mary submitted to Indivisible. The photograph that Josh has in the show and the meaning behind it. Why Joshua feels we should have hope even though America is in a state of decline. Mary’s apprehension and feeling of nervousness around the protection of the court system. Joshua’s faith in the court system and why he feels this way. The worry Mary feels about the fact that there is not a common source of legitimate news. The deep sense of aspiration synonymous with America that Josh felt during his activist work. Viewing the current moment with an understanding of historical context. Mary’s take on the two-party system and how it makes people disillusioned with democracy. What Mary thinks needs to happen in the Democratic Party for meaningful change to occur. How capitalism has made the idea of the common good so politicized. Mary’s experience of political conservatism in other countries compared to America. Karen’s experience of having a Republican supporting father and stepmother. Why Joshua–as a lawyer–is so concerned about what the Trump legal team is doing. The duty we have to call people who work for or with Trump out as racist sympathizers. America’s limited conception of reproductive rights and supporting women more comprehensively. The US no longer holds collective activity up as an ideal. How American exceptionalism has hurt the country in many ways. Final words from Mary about hope and continuing to fight battles.  For more information and photos, visit here: https://notrealart.com/mary-sherwood-brock-joshua-wattles

Continuing our conversation with Indivisible 2020 participating artists, today’s guests Mary Sherwood Brock and Joshua Wattle engage in a stimulating discussion filled with passion for the country. Show curator Karen Fiorito joins the two artists, who both have roots in Washington and have been on the frontlines for their whole lives — Mary as an activist, and Joshua as a lawyer and lobbyist for the anti-war movement. We get into what indivisibility means to our guests, where they both express the aspirational notion of it. While it is easy to dismiss aspirations, it is what keeps hope alive and gives us something worth fighting for. We hear about the work that Mary and Joshua submitted to the Indivisible exhibition and the rationale behind their creations. Participating in the exhibition aligns with much of the work that both Mary and Joshua have done in and outside of the arts, and we gain insights into their respective activism. We also talk about having hope, where Joshua references history and how America has overcome a lot worse, and why he feels confident the country will come out of this moment stronger. Mary expresses a less than optimistic outlook but still remains hopeful despite it all. The conversation also touches on the erosion of the idea of the collective, the importance of getting back to a place of civil discourse, and the sort-sightedness of American exceptionalism. This was an exciting, rich dialogue filled with many insights, so tune in today to hear more! Key Points From This Episode: <ul> <li>The notion of indivisibility and what it means to Mary and Joshua.</li> <li>Joshua’s interest in his American identity and America, having grown up abroad.</li> <li>The pride Joshua felt when Obama was president and the strides made toward indivisibility.</li> <li>Mary’s experience with protesting, having been raised in a politically active home.</li> <li>Why Mary is so passionate about creating change locally.</li> <li>Mary’s motivation for participating in Indivisible 2020 and other political work she has done.</li> <li>Hear more about the work that Mary submitted to Indivisible.</li> <li>The photograph that Josh has in the show and the meaning behind it.</li> <li>Why Joshua feels we should have hope even though America is in a state of decline.</li> <li>Mary’s apprehension and feeling of nervousness around the protection of the court system.</li> <li>Joshua’s faith in the court system and why he feels this way.</li> <li>The worry Mary feels about the fact that there is not a common source of legitimate news.</li> <li>The deep sense of aspiration synonymous with America that Josh felt during his activist work.</li> <li>Viewing the current moment with an understanding of historical context.</li> <li>Mary’s take on the two-party system and how it makes people disillusioned with democracy.</li> <li>What Mary thinks needs to happen in the Democratic Party for meaningful change to occur.</li> <li>How capitalism has made the idea of the common good so politicized.</li> <li>Mary’s experience of political conservatism in other countries compared to America.</li> <li>Karen’s experience of having a Republican supporting father and stepmother.</li> <li>Why Joshua–as a lawyer–is so concerned about what the Trump legal team is doing.</li> <li>The duty we have to call people who work for or with Trump out as racist sympathizers.</li> <li>America’s limited conception of reproductive rights and supporting women more comprehensively.</li> <li>The US no longer holds collective activity up as an ideal.</li> <li>How American exceptionalism has hurt the country in many ways.</li> <li>Final words from Mary about hope and continuing to fight battles.</li> </ul> For more information and photos, visit here: <a href="https://notrealart.com/mary-sherwood-brock-joshua-wattles" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://notrealart.com/mary-sherwood-brock-joshua-wattles</a>

Artists Mary Sherwood Brock and Joshua Wattles On Hope and Aspiration for Indivisibility In America 

Today on the show we have Joshua Wattles, artist, photographer and lawyer for the creative arts! Formerly Advisor-in-Chief to DeviantArt, we chat with Joshua about his career in film, music and his creative pursuits alongside all of these. We discuss current issues of privacy and the advent of GDPR, how these new laws translate across the world in different ways and what this means for the global creative community. The conversation covers the rise of DeviantArt and how it preceded many of the communities and social networks that dominate today's landscape, setting the standard for a lot of the norms of the modern internet world. Joshua comments on the importance of community, artistic freedom and the role of luck in life of the mammoth platform he helped build. We also hear about the landmark moments in film that Joshua was a part of in his work at Paramount and how he transitioned out of a big film studio into the relatively outsider realm of DeviantArt. For this fascinating conversation be sure to join us today! For more information about artists, links and resources from this episode, please visit https://notrealart.com/joshwattles/ Key Points From This Episode:  What is street photography? Privacy, GDPR and the effect on street photography in Germany. The links between privacy concerns in Europe and World War II. Joshua's hat collection and his favorite bomber jacket. DesignerCon, Secret Walls, dad caps and mom jeans. Joshua's work at Paramount. How Josh got his job at DeviantArt. The invention of the modern movie soundtrack. Joshua's long and winding road to being a full time art lawyer. Why DeviantArt was and is so successful and influential. The different worlds of art, exclusivity and cultural exchange  How DeviantArt expertly navigated copyright infringement  The sale of the DeviantArt and Joshua's hopes for its future And much more! 

Today on the show we have Joshua Wattles, artist, photographer and lawyer for the creative arts! Formerly Advisor-in-Chief to DeviantArt, we chat with Joshua about his career in film, music and his creative pursuits alongside all of these. We discuss current issues of privacy and the advent of GDPR, how these new laws translate across the world in different ways and what this means for the global creative community. The conversation covers the rise of DeviantArt and how it preceded many of the communities and social networks that dominate today's landscape, setting the standard for a lot of the norms of the modern internet world. Joshua comments on the importance of community, artistic freedom and the role of luck in life of the mammoth platform he helped build. We also hear about the landmark moments in film that Joshua was a part of in his work at Paramount and how he transitioned out of a big film studio into the relatively outsider realm of DeviantArt. For this fascinating conversation be sure to join us today! For more information about artists, links and resources from this episode, please visit <a href="https://notrealart.com/joshwattles/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://notrealart.com/joshwattles/</a> Key Points From This Episode: <ul> <li>What is street photography?</li> <li>Privacy, GDPR and the effect on street photography in Germany.</li> <li>The links between privacy concerns in Europe and World War II.</li> <li>Joshua's hat collection and his favorite bomber jacket.</li> <li>DesignerCon, Secret Walls, dad caps and mom jeans.</li> <li>Joshua's work at Paramount.</li> <li>How Josh got his job at DeviantArt.</li> <li>The invention of the modern movie soundtrack.</li> <li>Joshua's long and winding road to being a full time art lawyer.</li> <li>Why DeviantArt was and is so successful and influential.</li> <li>The different worlds of art, exclusivity and cultural exchange </li> <li>How DeviantArt expertly navigated copyright infringement </li> <li>The sale of the DeviantArt and Joshua's hopes for its future</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul>

Ep. 56: IP Attorney + Photographer, Joshua Wattles