Tropical Storm Clouds
Feb 9th, 2026
Martin Lukas Ostachowski: Multidisciplinary Blockchain Artist
Based in Montreal, Martin Lukas Ostachowski (MLO) is an internationally exhibited artist exploring the intersection of physical and digital media. Known for his evocative use of clouds as both a symbol and a subject, MLO uses art to demystify blockchain technology. From traditional materials to generative processes and crypto art, his works have been featured in exhibitions and museums across North America, Europe, and Asia, bridging the gap between fine art and decentralized technology.
Crypto Art Historian & PhD Researcher at the University of Zurich
As a leading Crypto Art Historian, MLO is currently a PhD researcher in Art History at the University of Zurich, specializing in the contextualization of blockchain-based art. A co-author of foundational papers on the history of crypto art, he documents the movement’s evolution. His academic work serves as a critical bridge between the nascent digital art market and traditional art historical discourse.
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Vector Tiling Experiments
Feb 6th, 2026
Cloud Pattern Collage
Feb 1st, 2026
Sketching Clouds with Fountain Pens
Jan 30th, 2026
Four (More) Years of Crypto Art
Feb 9th, 2026
A reflection on my path into blockchain-based art, and why the path to academia feels like the place to level narratives.
Genesis Days in the BIT / HISTORY OF BITCOIN Art Book
Dec 14th, 2025
Genesis Days situates Bitcoin’s genesis within a lasting cultural object, linking time, materiality, education, and historical reflection.
Genesis Days – Visualizing Bitcoin’s Longest Transaction Block
Nov 30th, 2025
Genesis Days compresses Bitcoin’s six-day delay into a one-minute choreography of time, blocks, and hashes.