Skepticism and Optimism Around Art NFTs

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Skepticism and Optimism Around Art NFTs

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Jun 2, 2021

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Katie and Steve speak (again) with digital art and NFT enthusiast Jason Bailey about the sudden rise of NFTs in the art world, what they really are, why they have value, and who is interested in them and why.

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Jun 2, 2021

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The Art Law Podcast hosts discussions about topics at the intersection of art and law with art lawyers Steve Schindler and Katie Wilson-Milne and their distinguished guests.

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