Bruce Asbestos on Digital Art, NFTs, and Institutional Shifts Post-Pandemic

In an interview with Aaron Juneau, Nottingham-based artist Bruce Asbestos, who has lived there for 20 years, reflected on his artistic journey and the effects of the pandemic on digital art. On 3 March 2010, he changed his name as a form of performance art. His diverse portfolio features a TV channel, fashion shows, paintings, inflatable sculptures, and NFTs. Asbestos utilizes Blender for quick prototyping and mentioned that a scholarship to Japan in 2004 significantly influenced his work. He observed that Japan's pop culture has increasingly embraced Western influences. The pandemic has reshaped institutions, leading to the formation of digital teams and regional acquisitions, which enabled him to include his first digital artwork in a prominent collection. He is set to exhibit at Plymouth Contemporary 2021 from 7 July to 5 September. This interview appeared on ArtReview's Remark platform.