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In response to the trending phenomenon of NFTs, the University of Cincinnati’s Kautz-Uible Economics Institute (Lindner College of Business) and DAAP have partnered to bring three unique perspectives to the conversation in a timely panel discussion.
NFTs—short for non-fungible tokens—are shaking up the art world. In the past year, they’ve gained significant recognition as a new way to buy and sell digital art. NFTs are not interchangeable like traditional currency; instead, they represent a digital asset and serve as a certificate of ownership of it, which is recorded using blockchain technology. Iconic auction houses have legitimized the use of NFTs by facilitating record-breaking sales this year. In April, Christie’s sold a digital artwork by American artist Beeple for $69.3 million, and just this month, Sotheby’s sold Yuga Lab’s collection of NFTs entitled Bored Ape Yacht Club for $24.4 million. Some argue that NFTs are just a craze that will fizzle out, while others claim they’re here to stay. Either way, NFTs have left their mark on history. Join us to learn more.
Panelists include:
Rob Richardson, Founder of Disrupt Now Media & Disrupt Art.
Jordan Tate, Associate Professor at UC’s DAAP.
Prince Lang, Cincinnati Visual Artist.
The discussion will be moderated by Michael Jones, Academic Director of the Kautz-Uible Economics Institute.
Please note: This is a hybrid event, which will take place in Lindner Hall’s auditorium (Room 1410) on UC’s campus as well as through Zoom. Masks will be required for those attending in person.
ADMISSION INFO
FREE ADMISSION. To attend in person, please register through Eventbrite. Masks will be required. To attend virtually, please sign up through the Kautz-Uible Economics Institute's website.
LOCATION
2906 Woodside Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45221
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
Masks will be required, and social distancing will be encouraged.
