Gus Grillasca & MadMunky on Bitcoin Art | The Movement of Art w/ Yonat Vaks Ep. 9

Gus Grillasca & MadMunky on Bitcoin Art | The Movement of Art w/ Yonat Vaks Ep. 9

In this episode, host Yonat Vaks sits down with two artists from the Bitcoin art world, Mexico City-born illustrator and banknote creator Gus Grillasca, and woodworker, chef, DJ, and community-builder MadMunky of 2140 WTF. Together they dig into why visual art and memes cut through propaganda in ways an article never could, how they each found Bitcoin from a place of privacy advocacy and distrust of the state, and why they see a closing window of time to make people reflect on what money really is before cash disappears. The conversation ranges across Nostr and permissionless tools, censorship and surveillance, art as a signal for future generations, the Bitcoin for Palestine fundraiser, and the tension between preaching to an echo chamber and reaching the normies. They close with a recurring question: it's the year 2140, the last satoshi has been mined, and someone discovers your art with no context—what do you want it to tell them about the world we live in now? A wide-ranging talk on freedom, critical thinking, community, and using creative work to fight back. Guests: MadMunky https://madmunky2140.carrd.co/ | Gus Grillasca https://www.gusgrillasca.com/ Host: Yonat Vaks https://yonatvaks.com | Producer: Bitcoin Art Magazine https://bitcoinartmagazine.com

Rare Scrilla, Kane Mayfield & Rad on Bitcoin Music | The Movement of Art w/ Yonat Vaks Ep. 8

In Episode 8 of The Movement of Art, Yonat Vaks is joined by Rare Scrilla, Kane Mayfield, and Rad for a conversation about music, creativity, and Bitcoin culture. As artists working at the intersection of sound, storytelling, and sovereignty, they explore how music can communicate ideas that reach beyond charts, trends, and traditional industry structures. The discussion examines the role of artists in shaping culture, the parallels between independent music and Bitcoin’s ethos of self-sovereignty, and how creative work can inspire people to question existing systems and imagine new possibilities. From songwriting and performance to community building and artistic freedom, the conversation highlights the power of music as both a personal expression and a cultural force. Guests: Rare Scrilla https://www.rarescrilla.com [https://www.rarescrilla.com] | Kane Mayfield https://kanemayfield.com [https://kanemayfield.com] | Rad https://bitcoinaudio.co [https://bitcoinaudio.co] | Host: Yonat Vaks https://yonatvaks.com [https://yonatvaks.com/] | Producer: Bitcoin Art Magazine https://bitcoinartmagazine.com [https://bitcoinartmagazine.com]

Flo Montoya y Maxis Club hablan sobre qué es el arte Bitcoin | The Movement of Art w/ Yonat Vaks Ep. 7

Flo Montoya y Red, la creadora de Maxis Club, se unen a Yonat Vaks en el primer episodio en español de The Movement of Art. Las tres hablan sobre sus caminos hacia el arte Bitcoin, desde la frustración con los circuitos artísticos tradicionales hasta descubrir en Bitcoin una forma de libertad creativa y conexión auténtica. Exploran qué es el arte Bitcoin, por qué existe y cuáles son los caminos para encontrar esa inspiración. Flo lleva desde 2020 dedicando su práctica artística a Bitcoin y explorando, a través de distintos medios y técnicas, qué puede significar Bitcoin para la humanidad. El Proof of Work, la belleza y los materiales que elige para cada obra forman parte esencial de su trabajo. Red, la creadora de Maxis Club —el proyecto detrás de los memes y dibujos animados que muchos ya conocéis— crea un meme al día como prueba de trabajo. Lo que comenzó como memes se ha convertido en animación, en cultura y en un archivo visual de lo que significa ser bitcoiner en este momento de la historia. En este episodio hablan sobre sus caminos artísticos antes de Bitcoin, la frustración con los circuitos del arte tradicional y cómo Bitcoin les devolvió las ganas de crear. Debaten qué es realmente el arte Bitcoin y si se trata de un género, una cultura o un reflejo de valores. Una conversación sobre arte, libertad, visión a largo plazo y lo que significa dejar huella en un momento que todavía no sabe lo grande que es. _____________ Flo Montoya and Red, the creator of Maxis Club, join Yonat Vaks in the first Spanish-language episode of The Movement of Art. Together, they discuss their journeys into Bitcoin art — from frustration with traditional art systems to discovering in Bitcoin a new form of creative freedom and genuine connection. They explore what Bitcoin art is, why it exists, and the different paths that can lead to inspiration. Since 2020, Flo has dedicated her artistic practice to Bitcoin, exploring through different mediums and techniques what Bitcoin might mean for humanity. Proof of Work, aesthetics, and the materials she selects for each piece are essential elements of her creative process. Red, the creator of Maxis Club — the project behind the memes and cartoons many of you already know — creates one meme a day as her proof of work. What began as memes has evolved into animation, culture, and a visual archive of what it means to be a Bitcoiner at this moment in history. In this episode, they talk about their artistic journeys before Bitcoin, their frustrations with the traditional art world, and how Bitcoin reignited their desire to create. They also debate what Bitcoin art truly is: a genre, a culture, or a reflection of shared values. A conversation about art, freedom, long-term thinking, and what it means to leave a mark during a moment in history that still doesn't realize how significant it may become. Guests: Flo Montoya https://ungovernable.store | MaxisClub https://maxisclub.carrd.co | Host: Yonat Vaks https://yonatvaks.com | Producer: Bitcoin Art Magazine https://bitcoinartmagazine.com

Martin Lukas Ostachowski, Modeotec & TC on Visualizing Bitcoin Through Hardware, Time & Clouds | The Movement of Art w/ Yonat Vaks Ep. 6

This episode brings together three distinct voices shaping how Bitcoin is seen and understood: Modeotec [https://x.com/ModeotecArt], the PCB artist who turns circuit boards into striking visual statements about the physical foundations of the network; TC, the creator of the Timechain Calendar [https://timechaincalendar.com], who transforms live blockchain data into an evolving, time-based interface; and Martin Lukas Ostachowski [https://mlo.art/], the cloud artist who uses generative forms to express Bitcoin’s intangible, decentralized nature. Each shares how they translate complex technical concepts such as seed phrases, mining hardware, and issuance cycles into visual experiences that make Bitcoin more accessible, intuitive, and even emotional. Through their conversation, a deeper theme emerges: Bitcoin as both a technological system and a cultural force. Modeotec highlights the hidden beauty of hardware, TC focuses on awareness and the lived experience of “block time,” and MLO explores symbolism and meaning through layered, poetic imagery. Together, they show how art can bridge the gap between abstract protocol and human understanding. The episode ends with a forward-looking reflection on legacy, asking how future generations might interpret these works as artifacts from a transformative era, when early adopters not only built and used Bitcoin, but also gave it visual and cultural form. Guests: TC https://timechaincalendar.com [https://timechaincalendar.com] | Martin Lukas Ostachowski https://mlo.art/artwork [https://mlo.art/artwork] | Modeotec https://x.com/ModeotecArt [https://x.com/ModeotecArt] | Host: Yonat Vak https://www.yonatvaks.com [https://www.yonatvaks.com] | Producer: Bitcoin Art Magazine https://bitcoinartmagazine.com [https://bitcoinartmagazine.com]

FractalEncrypt & Rebel Money on Bitcoin Art & Time | The Movement of Art w/ Yonat Vaks Ep. 5

FractalEncrypt and Rebel Money join Yonat Vaks for a conversation about Bitcoin art, time, process, materials, and meaning. They discuss how their work reflects Bitcoin’s values, how visual art can spark curiosity and conversation, and how themes like symbolism, long term thinking, and cultural memory shape the stories they tell through their work. Guests: FractalEncrypt https://timechainartifacts.com [https://timechainartifacts.com] | Rebel Money https://www.rebelmoney.art [https://www.rebelmoney.art] | Host: Yonat Vaks https://yonatvaks.com [https://yonatvaks.com] | Producer: Bitcoin Art Magazine https://bitcoinartmagazine.com [https://bitcoinartmagazine.com]