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Summary
The conversation covers the journey of artist Kolora Tava Kolean, from her early experiences in art to her success as an NFT creator. It delves into her personal journey, art history, NFT projects, and the challenges she faced as an artist. The discussion also touches on her experiences in Iran, her move to Istanbul, and her significant mural paintings. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the history of art, the significance of cats, the culture of Persia, the evolution of Persian art, and the influence of Islamic art. It also delves into the art of calligraphy, the symbolism of carpets, and the fusion of historical art with contemporary technology. The discussion also touches on the Sufi culture, music album covers, and the intersection of art and religion. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the challenges of creating art in Iran, the influence of Greek and Roman mythology on the artist’s work, favorite artists, NFT artists, and the importance of community and kindness in the NFT space. The artist shares insights on selling artwork, reaching collectors, and the value of persistence and authenticity. The conversation also delves into the artist’s journey, experiences, and future plans.In this episode of Rocklaz Radio, Tanmay Shah and Laura Grinbarga discuss books and podcasts they have read and listened to. They share their favorite podcasts, such as Akimbo and Freakonomics, and talk about the benefits of reading digitally and listening to audiobooks. They recommend books like The Artist’s Way, Big Magic, and The War of Art for creative inspiration. They also discuss the importance of finding the right time to read and making notes while reading. The conversation touches on spirituality in art and the impact of books like The Alchemist and Siddhartha. They also mention books on negotiation and personal development, such as Think and Grow Rich and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. The conversation covered a wide range of topics, including book recommendations, favorite genres, and spiritual and philosophical discussions. Some of the recommended books include ‘Atomic Habits’ by James Clear, ‘The Warrior’s Apprentice’ by Lois McMaster Bujold, ‘The Silver Metal Lover’ by Tanith Lee, ‘Mahabharata’ and ‘Bhagavad Gita’ by Shri Shri Ravishankar, and ‘Business Sutras’ by Devdutt Patnayak. The conversation also touched on the importance of finding balance and substance in the content we consume.
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Chapters
00:00 The Artistic Journey Begins
08:57 Challenges and Triumphs in Artistic Expression
36:14 The Power of NFTs in Preserving Artwork
43:37 The Journey from Iran to Istanbul
49:36 Mural Masterpieces: A Testament to Artistic Passion
57:10 The Influence of Islamic Art on Calligraphy and Design
01:08:45 Fusion of Historical Art with Contemporary Technology
01:39:59 Sufi Culture, Music, and Art Album Covers
01:50:00 Navigating the NFT Space: Selling Artwork and Building Community
01:56:38 Influence of Greek and Roman Mythology on Art
02:19:10 The Power of Persistence and Authenticity in Art
Takeaways
• The journey of an artist from personal experiences to NFT success
• Challenges faced by artists in the Middle East
• The significance of art history in shaping an artist’s work
• The transition from traditional art to NFT creation
• The impact of censorship and shipping challenges on an artist’s career
• The importance of documenting and preserving artwork through NFTs The historical significance of art in Persia and its evolution over time.
• The cultural importance of cats and their influence on art and society in Istanbul.
• The impact of Islamic art on the development of calligraphy and geometric designs.
• The symbolism and significance of Persian carpets in art and culture.
• The fusion of historical art with contemporary technology, such as NFTs.
• The connection between Sufi culture, music, and art album covers. Challenges of creating art in Iran and the influence of Greek and Roman mythology on the artist’s work.
• Insights on selling artwork, reaching collectors, and the value of persistence and authenticity.
• The importance of community and kindness in the NFT space.
• The artist’s journey, experiences, and future plans.
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