State Of The Art

In this episode, Ethan talks to Vladimir Vukicevic, co-founder of Meural. Described as the ‘Netflix for Art’, Meural is a beautiful digital canvas that allows you to access thousands of works ranging from pieces by local emerging artists to the masters, to any images you may want to upload. Ethan and Vlad talk about the differences between innovation in music and art, how Meural functions as a ‘gateway drug’ to buying art, and views on the future of galleries and the traditional art world. - About Meural- Founded in 2014, Meural has revolutionized what it means to purchase and own a piece of art. Developing a digital canvas that blends hardware, firmware, and software, Meural allows you to access thousands of works and display them in lifelike, textured forms. For those who might hesitate before committing to a single piece of art, or others with constantly changing tastes, Meural is a solution that enables you to experience new works of art in your own home at any given moment. Follow Meural on Instagram and Twitter @meetmeural, and visit www.meural.com . - About Vlad- Previously the co-founder of RocketHub Inc and a Management consultant at PA consulting group, Vlad co-founded Meural in 2014. In addition, Vlad is known as someone who comes up with some of the best analogies out there. Follow Vlad on Twitter @vukicevic. - About Vango Studio -  Vango Studio makes the entrepreneurial side of being an artist easy and efficient, saving artists an average of 4 hours per week. In addition to powering artists with an award winning marketplace, we offer artists the ability to create their own website with little to no maintenance, distribute work across platforms, and access detailed insights about their collectors and what is selling across platforms. Follow Vango on Instagram @vango and @art, and visit www.vangoart.co .

Join host Ethan Appleby as he explores the intersections of Art & Technology.Each episode will feature guests who are changing the way we interact with art, ranging from the most tech-forward artists to the CEOs of big companies like Art.com. We’ll take a deep dive into how technology is making art more accessible, whether it's improving the experience of buying and selling art, and why it’s one of the last industries to go online. Finally, we’ll turn to other creative industries like fashion and music to see how technology has facilitated radical change.So, whether you’re a casual browser on Instagram, a famous artist or just someone looking to sound smart at your next dinner party, subscribe to State of the Art on iTunes today.'See you on Nov 16th!