TOM BADLEY | Banknote designer and author of "Art & Money" explores history, symbolism and the aesthetics of trust | #010

Episode • Jul 31, 2023 • 53m

"Bitcoin is one of the few things in this world that is truly avant-garde." —Tom Badley

I’m joined by banknote designer and author of Art & Money, Tom Badley. His rare skill sets and unique perspectives on history, symbolism and meaning, and art's role in, around and on money are the currency for our conversation. He brings deeply thoughtful reasoning to his own work and weaves a path back to the Baroque for all of us to better understand and ground ourselves for the future. While we have our differing opinions on NFTs and other D.I.N.O. blockchains, we find common ground on creative freedom, trust, scarcity and Bitcoin as the true avant-garde.

Many may have seen Tom's work, "Bukele Bucks" on the cover of Bitcoin Magazine's Orange Party Issue but scrolling around his website and social feeds gave me insights into a man of confidence, depth and rarefied knowledge. While the money printers go brrr, this particular money printer is brrrilliant!

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Episode page: http://thebitcoinmuse.com/tombadley

Guest Links:

Website: https://tombadley.net/

Twitter Feed: @CurrencyDesign

Instagram: @tom.badley.life

YouTube: @TomBadley

Scarce.City: https://scarce.city/creators/tom-badley

Mentioned in the Episode:

Art & Money (Hardcover from Tom)

Art & Money (Hard and Softcover on Amazon)

Bukele Buck

Mark Wagner