Hackatao

Hackatao are an OG Crypto Art duo that began their symbiotic adventure in 2007: “Hack” to unveil the unseen and “Tao” for the dance of duality. The duo blend physical and digital techniques into a singular style. In 2007, they created their first iconic Podmork and nearly a decade afterwards they took their place as pioneers of Crypto Art, when they minted their first NFT, Girl Next Door , in April 2018, shaping the ecosystem by advocating for royalties on secondary sales. Hackatao continuously explore new mediums, from physical canvas and sculptures to the AR/VR realms, through the PFP scene with Queens + Kings , to generative art, as seen in Aleph-0 and an upcoming mathematics-driven project, to music, cinema, and philately. They are currently creating a series of short animated films with Q+K avatars as protagonists. Hackatao’s eclectic spirit extends to partnerships with Sotheby’s, Christie’s, and cultural icons like Blondie. They have worked with institutions including the Austrian Post, ensuring their legacy as storytellers in the ever-expanding digital art world.

From The Power of The Paintbox, June 2025