Everyone is talking about NFTs; but what do they really mean for artists and art collectors? Today, you’ll hear from Ronnie Pirovino, a widely recognized collector, curator, and appraiser who hails from Denver, Colorado. After his art collection grew to prominence, Ronnie left his successful career in digital advertising in 2015 to focus on his passion for art and, today, his pursuits encompass a variety of entrepreneurial projects including NFTs, which he believes are positioned to restructure the creative economy. He has partnered with Christie’s on Trespassing, an ongoing series of auction sales that trace graffiti’s influence on contemporary art, and he acts as Chief Curator at LGND.art, an innovative platform built by artists, for artists at the intersection of art and technology. He is also well-known as the world’s largest collector of KAWS artworks! As you’ll discover in today’s episode, Ronnie helps artists and organizations understand and navigate the emerging world of NFTs and Web3 and he is a passionate advocate for making the NFT space accessible to everyone, not just the crypto natives! Tune in as we dive into ownership, security, and the growing responsibility that artists have to actively engage with their audiences, as well as how you can meet the challenges of the new creative economy with vigor and embrace the possibilities it presents, plus so much more. Key Points From This Episode: Why Ronnie believes the NFT space is for everyone, not just the crypto natives. The inherent understanding Ronnie’s kids have of the metaverse thanks to Roblox. How NFTs shifted his perspective on ownership when it comes to digital assets. Overcoming some of the stumbling blocks on the path to greater adoption. How intimidating terminology and a cult aesthetic can act as gatekeeping devices. Why Ronnie suggests participating in the NFT community via channels like Discord. Defining Web3, how it’s different from Web2, and what it makes possible for end-users. Security in the NFT space; with great freedom comes great responsibility! The growing expectation for artists to actively engage with their audiences. Why Ronnie encourages galleries to revise their business models as artists gain more control over their own careers in the NFT space. Empowering people to feel like they can participate and grow the demand for digital assets. Ronnie’s advice for artists entering the world of NFTs: be patient and view it as an extension of your existing practice. Concept as a driving force; why execution isn’t necessarily the star of the show! Why the most successful NFT artists didn’t rush in, but used the medium to its fullest potential. The importance of meeting the challenges of the new creative economy with vigor. Ronnie shares why he loves and collects art: because of its inherent ability to communicate. The third installment of Trespassing with Christie’s, which Ronnie hopes will spark dialogue between different generations of art collectors. How NFTs have brought young people to the previously elitist practice of art collecting.

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