Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 67 - Claiming space - how web3 can help dismantle gatekeepers in professional arts
For Ep. 67, we have the pleasure of welcoming Latin American visual artist and emerging NFT artist, Adrián Coto. We discuss Adrian’s journey as an artist from traditional to web3 art, some advice for artists looking to engage with web3, Adrian’s Queering Action series, the importance of artists claiming space in web3, and how web3 and NFTs can help dismantle gatekeepers and bring greater equity and inclusion to the world of arts.
Three Key Takeaways
Democratic spaces are shaped by those who inhabit them, so it’s important for artists to claim space in web3 and be a part of the discourse shaping the space.
The world of traditional art is heavily gatekept. Web3 can help break down these barriers by ensuring artists no longer have to go through so many intermediaries and are fairly compensated for their work.
Web3 and NFTs, as a new medium, give artists greater agency to tell their stories and celebrate their identities.
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Episode Time Stamps
01:20 - What was your “Ah hah” moment that got you interested in NFTs?
03:50 - Take me back to the beginning of your artistic practice and tell me about your journey to where you are today.
07:45 – What advice would you have for artists that are hesitant to engage with web3?
12:10 - Tell me about your artistic project “Señor Babe” and some of the key themes behind your artistic practice.
19:30 - How can NFTs help artists tell their story and engage others in their artistic movements?
22:40 – How can web3 help dismantle the gatekeepers that exist in professional arts?
26:40 - What advice would you give for artists looking to transition to the world of web3?
31:05 - What’s next? Do you have any up-and-coming projects you want to share with listeners?
32:05 - What inspires you most about the potential of NFTs to drive impact and change?
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