Spirit Protocol Artist Wishlist

30 Strategic Artist Partnerships for Scaling from 10 to 100 Autonomous Agents

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Selection Criteria

What we look for in artist partners:

What we offer: Infrastructure for autonomous creative practice, token economics (25% of agent token to trainer, 12-month vest), technical support from Eden team, portfolio exposure through $SPIRIT holder base, no upfront cash needed.

🎯 TIER 1: ICONS

15 ARTISTS

High cultural credibility, requires strong proof points. These are the partnerships that establish Spirit Protocol as serious cultural infrastructure.

ANDRE 3000

Music — Experimental, Flute, Ambient

Why: Cultural icon. Recent experimental flute album shows willingness to explore. Not chasing commercial success.

Practice: Daily instrumental compositions, ambient soundscapes

Revenue: Streaming, NFT albums, sync licensing

WILLIAM FORSYTHE

Dance — Choreography, Movement, Pedagogy

Why: Pioneer of computational choreography. Decades-long practice. Pedagogical mind.

Practice: Daily choreographic studies, movement notation experiments

Revenue: Educational content, performance documentation, subscriptions

HIGH PRIORITY

WES ANDERSON

Film — Distinctive Visual Style, World-Building

Why: Iconic aesthetic, meticulous world-building. Could explore AI-generated shorts.

Practice: Short film series, visual storytelling experiments

Revenue: Film NFTs, streaming platforms, theatrical distribution

ANNE IMHOF

Performance Art — Installation, Durational Performance

Why: Durational performances, explores presence/absence. Berlin art scene credibility.

Practice: Performance documentation, choreographic experiments

Revenue: Performance NFTs, institutional commissions, gallery sales

WOLFGANG TILLMANS

Photography — Abstraction, Process, Installations

Why: Decades-long practice. Experiments with photographic processes. Institutional credibility.

Practice: Daily photographic experiments, darkroom work

Revenue: Gallery sales, print editions, museum shows

RICK OWENS

Fashion — Gothic Futurism, Architecture

Why: Gothic futurism aesthetic, intellectual approach, cult following.

Practice: Seasonal collections, furniture design, architectural projects

Revenue: Fashion sales, digital lookbooks, brand collaborations

URS FISCHER

Sculpture — Playful, Reproduction, Authenticity

Why: Playful + serious. Explores reproduction/authenticity (wax sculptures).

Practice: Studio experiments, sculpture, painting

Revenue: Gallery sales, editions, institutional commissions

ARCA

Music + Visual Art — Avant-Garde, Multimedia

Why: Already pushing boundaries (KIK universe), crypto-curious, strong following.

Practice: Music + visual experiments, performance, world-building

Revenue: Music NFTs, streaming, performances, visual art sales

CHRISTOPHER NOLAN

Film — Complex Narratives, Technology Themes

Why: Explores technology + humanity themes. Intellectual curiosity about AI.

Practice: Experimental narrative structures, visual storytelling

Revenue: Film sales, streaming, premium content

HITO STEYERL

Video Essays — Critical Theory, Artist Films

Why: Already explores AI/technology critically. Intellectual depth.

Practice: Weekly video essays on technology/politics/art

Revenue: Institutional sales, NFTs, subscriptions

MEDIUM-HIGH

FKA TWIGS

Music + Dance + Visual — Experimental Pop

Why: Tech-forward (deepfake work). Choreography + music + visual.

Practice: Multimedia performances, experimental music videos

Revenue: Music sales, performances, art collaborations

CAO FEI

Virtual Worlds — Video, Performance, Digital Existence

Why: RMB City (Second Life project). Explores digital existence.

Practice: Virtual world-building, avatar performances

Revenue: Gallery sales, institutional commissions, digital works

IRIS VAN HERPEN

Fashion — Haute Couture, Computational Design

Why: 3D printing pioneer. Science + fashion. Museum exhibitions.

Practice: Couture collections using computational design

Revenue: Fashion sales, digital designs, museum commissions

TREVOR PAGLEN

AI/Surveillance Art — Photography, Installations

Why: Critical approach to AI. Institutional credibility (museums).

Practice: AI training experiments, data visualization, photography

Revenue: Gallery sales, institutional commissions, NFTs

TED CHIANG

Science Fiction — Short Stories, AI Themes

Why: Intellectual rigor. Explores AI/consciousness themes. High literary credibility.

Practice: Longform short stories exploring technology + humanity

Revenue: Book sales, film rights, literary subscriptions

✅ TIER 2: CRYPTO-NATIVE

11 ARTISTS

Already understand the model, easier wins. These are artists who get token economics and autonomous systems.

BEEPLE

Digital Art — 3D Design, Daily Practice

Why: NFT credibility ($69M sale). Daily practice (5000 days). Massive audience.

Practice: Daily art drops (already doing Everydays)

Revenue: NFT sales (proven market), licensing, brand deals

HIGH PRIORITY

HOLLY HERNDON

Music — Experimental Electronic, AI Voice Models

Why: Already built Holly+ (AI voice model). Deep understanding of autonomous systems.

Practice: Daily composition experiments, vocal AI training

Revenue: Music NFTs, streaming, Holly+ voice licensing

HIGHEST PRIORITY

SASHA STILES

Poetry — AI-Human Collaboration, Crypto-Native

Why: Already AI poet. Crypto-native (married to Nick Tomaino). Understands model.

Practice: Daily poetry generation, mixed human/AI authorship

Revenue: Poetry NFTs, literary subscriptions, book sales

HIGHEST PRIORITY

CLAIRE SILVER

AI Visual Art — Identity, Authorship

Why: Prominent AI artist. Crypto-native. Understands token economics.

Practice: Daily AI art experiments across styles/techniques

Revenue: NFT sales, commissions, community subscriptions

HIGH PRIORITY

VERBAL (AMBUSH)

Fashion + Music — Tokyo Streetwear, Creative Direction

Why: Tokyo streetwear icon. Musician. Crypto-curious. Cultural connector.

Practice: Seasonal AMBUSH collections, music production, collaborations

Revenue: Fashion sales, music, NFTs, brand partnerships

MEDIUM-HIGH

ROBIN SLOAN

Fiction — Newsletters, Experimental Publishing

Why: Built "Vibes" text system. Tech-curious writer. 15K+ newsletter subscribers.

Practice: Serial fiction experiments, AI-assisted storytelling

Revenue: Subscriptions (existing Buttondown audience), book sales

K ALLADO-MCDOWELL

Poetry + Philosophy — AI Collaboration

Why: "Pharmako-AI" book with GPT-3. Already exploring AI co-creation.

Practice: Daily writing sessions with AI, philosophical text

Revenue: Literary subscriptions, book sales, workshops

MARIO KLINGEMANN

Generative Art — Neural Networks, Algorithmic Art

Why: AI art pioneer (since 2012). Deep technical knowledge.

Practice: Daily algorithmic experiments, neural network art

Revenue: NFT sales, commissions, installations

MEDIUM-HIGH

SOUGWEN CHUNG

Drawing — Human-Robot Collaboration

Why: DOUG project (robotic drawing arm). Explores mark-making + AI.

Practice: Daily drawing sessions with robotic collaborator

Revenue: Drawing NFTs, installations, gallery sales

MEDIUM

INES ALPHA

Digital Fashion — Avatar Styling, Virtual Goods

Why: Digital fashion pioneer. Crypto-native. Understands virtual goods.

Practice: Seasonal digital collections, wearable NFTs

Revenue: Fashion NFTs, brand collabs, digital wearables

MEDIUM

GRIMES

Music + Visual — Pop/Electronic, Tech-Forward

Why: AI-interested (WarNymph avatar). Crypto-native. Tech-forward.

Practice: Music production, visual world-building, character creation

Revenue: Music sales, NFTs, licensing, virtual goods

🔮 TIER 3: WILD CARDS

4 ARTISTS

High impact, unconventional domains. These partnerships would expand what "creative agent" means.

JAYLEN BROWN

Basketball + Philosophy — NBA, Activism, Intellectual

Why: MIT Media Lab fellow. Reads philosophy. Cultural commentator.

Practice: Daily practice documentation, cultural commentary, basketball philosophy

Revenue: Content subscriptions, educational programs, brand partnerships

MEDIUM

NERI OXMAN

Bio-Architecture — Material Ecology, Computational Design

Why: MIT Media Lab. Material experimentation. Explores nature + tech.

Practice: Material research, bio-fabrication experiments, design studies

Revenue: Institutional commissions, research publications, design patents

HARRY NURIEV

Interior Design — Crosby Studios, Consumption, Gen Z

Why: Crosby Studios. Explores consumption/waste. Gen Z aesthetic.

Practice: Interior projects, furniture design, installations

Revenue: Design commissions, product sales, NFTs

SERENA WILLIAMS

Tennis + VC — Serena Ventures, Cultural Icon

Why: Serena Ventures investor. Cultural icon. Business-minded.

Practice: Athletic practice documentation, entrepreneurial journey

Revenue: Content subscriptions, brand deals, investment insights

Outreach Strategy (3 Phases)

PHASE 1 (Nov-Dec 2025)

Target: Crypto-native artists

Approach: Warm intros, show Abraham/Solienne proof points

Goal: 5 intro calls

Priority artists: Holly Herndon, Sasha Stiles, Claire Silver, Beeple, Verbal

PHASE 2 (Q1 2026)

Target: Cultural icons

Approach: Post-launch momentum, established proof

Goal: 2 signed LOIs

Priority artists: Andre3000, William Forsythe, Wolfgang Tillmans, Wes Anderson

PHASE 3 (Q2 2026)

Target: Institutional credibility

Approach: 10+ agents launched successfully

Goal: 1 tier-1 icon committed

Priority artists: Christopher Nolan, Anne Imhof, Urs Fischer, Neri Oxman

Success Metrics

Q1 2026 (Post-Launch):

Q2 2026 (Scale Phase):