UNLOCKED

Author: 100 Collectors

Unlocked - A podcast by 100 Collectors Welcome to Unlocked the podcast that brings you closer to the creative minds and industry leaders shaping the art and NFT worlds. Join us as we dive deep into fine art and digital treasures through insightful interviews with acclaimed artists, visionary curators, and pioneers from the NFT community. Get inspired by their journeys, learn from their experiences, and gain invaluable knowledge on navigating the ever-evolving landscape of collecting. Unlocked is a podcast brought by 100 collectors, a private club for discerning art and NFT collectors.
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Chris Maestas - 0009.eth on building a digital art language
Episode 10
Monday, 23 March, 2026

In this episode of Unlocked, we speak with Chris Maestas (0009), a Los Angeles–based artist whose practice bridges AI, digital systems, and visual culture. He reflects on his early days in street culture, his entry into crypto and NFTs, and how these worlds naturally converged in his work. We discuss authorship, anonymity, and the evolution from illustrative to photorealistic outputs, as well as his ongoing exploration of “urban fabric” as a visual language rooted in memory and identity. Chris also shares his thoughts on community in Web3, the importance of participation, and why the future of digital art still needs its own direction.