Founder
Dr. César Santaló
Dean of the College of Communication and Design at Lynn University, and established artist recognized for his innovative leadership in integrating digital art, animation, design thinking, and sustainability initiatives in higher education.
Guest Curator
Professor Ariel Barron-Robbins
Artist and educator at FIU, leading the innovative Loop Art Critique residency, which provides a virtual space for anonymous, collaborative critique and experimentation in contemporary art(Carta FIU)(Carnegie Art).
Philosophical Curator
Dr. Andrew Corsa
An associate professor of philosophy at Lynn University, specializing in ethics, political philosophy, and the history of philosophy, with a focus on how philosophical ideas can shape leadership and decision-making in contemporary society.
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Gianni D’Alerta
A prominent figure in the NFT and blockchain space, recognized for his innovative work in merging technology with art and digital experiences, particularly within the metaverse, AI and virtual reality ecosystems.
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Prof. Alex Duque
Is a visionary digital artist and educator at Lynn University, specializing in the intersection of technology and creative expression. His work in NFTs and digital art has helped shape innovative projects at the Lynn NFT Museum, where he fosters a dynamic learning environment for emerging artists.
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Gladys Garrote
Is an innovative artist and curator whose work explores the intersection of digital art and cultural identity. As a contributor to the Lynn NFT Museum and curator of the Disrupting Borders exhibition, she challenges conventional boundaries through blockchain technology, expanding artistic expression in the digital age.
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Ariel Baron-Robbins-Moderator
Ariel Baron-Robbins is an interdisciplinary artist and academic specializing in digital media, drawing, and animation. Currently a Visiting Associate Teaching Professor at Florida International University, she brings over two decades of experience in researching, teaching and creating art. With an MFA in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of South Florida and a BFA in Drawing and Painting from the University of Mississippi, Ariel has pioneered digital arts education at institutions like Florida Atlantic University and has taught a diverse range of disciplines across several Florida universities. Her innovative approach integrates Generative Artificial Intelligence into her animation courses, requiring students to utilize GAN programs for animation creation and conceptual research.
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Michael Assis-Panelist
Michael Assis is a PhD candidate at the Bard Graduate Center in New York. His dissertation, “Decentralized Objects: Non-fungible Tokens in the Age of Web3,” discusses philosophical issues and sociopolitical aspects of NFTs. Assis is also the co-founder of Artistoric, an art gallery specializing in decorative arts, and the co-founder of Artfora, an exchange platform for physical objects coupled with non-fungible tokens.by Michael Assis
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Robert Stratton-Panelist
Robert Stratton (aka madbutter) has been a digital artist working in the intersection of fine art, design, physical computing, and programming for over 30 years. Robert both attended and taught at the MFA program in Computer Art at the School of Visual Arts. He has founded and run several successful companies including: “dot-com” interactive agency Rare Medium; Controlled Entropy Ventures (which developed the infamous Remote Lounge, a “telepresence-themed” nightclub packed with interactive technology); and Sensacell Inc, the developer and manufacturer of an innovative interactive lighting product. In the last couple of years, Robert has taken a deep dive into the tools, techniques, and cultural and artistic ramifications of Generative Art, AI and Machine Learning Art, and NFTs. He is the host of the popular X/twitter space “AI Art Today” which focuses on these practices from a technical, artistic, sociological, and ethical point of view. The show has also featured dozens of interviews with leading artists, researchers, programmers, entrepreneurs, and educators in the AI Art space. Robert is also a featured speaker, for the second year in a row, at NFT NYC on the developing AI Art scene and its synergies and conflicts with the broader ecosystem of blockchain, crypto art, and NFTs.
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Alejandro Cartagena-Panelist
Artist
Alejandro Cartagena is a renowned photographer known for his captivating series CARPOOLERS and his pioneering role as the co-founder of Fellowship, a platform that champions historical and contemporary artists at the forefront of photography, generative art, AI, and video. With a unique blend of expertise in photography and AI, Alejandro Cartagena has carved a distinctive path in the NFT space through his dedication and innovative approach. By seamlessly merging traditional photography with cutting-edge technologies, Cartagena’s work with Fellowship showcases the transformative power of AI in the realm of art, pushing boundaries and opening up new creative possibilities. Fellowship’s exploration of the intersection between artificial intelligence and art offers a glimpse into the future of artistic expression in the digital age. ALEJANDRO CARTAGENA: WHAT AI IS CAPABLE OF
