Crypto Altruism Podcast Episode 68 - ARTXV - Showing the world the power of neurodiversity with web3
For episode 67, we have the privilege of welcoming Ava Halvai, the Founder of ARTXV, the first NFT collective for neurodivergent artists and the first Web3 organization for the disabled community. Driven by her autistic sister and artist Tara, and the disappointing reaction she received from the traditional art world, she founded the collective to give neurodivergent artists the recognition they deserve, partnering with the likes of Google, and being featured across Times Square and presenting at ETHDenver.
In this episode, we discuss how ARTXV is using web3 and NFTs to elevate neurodivergent artists, why it’s important to show the world the power of neurodiversity, how NFTs can drive greater inclusion and equity in the arts, and much more.
Three Key Takeaways
15% of people around the world have a disability, but the traditional arts space can be very prohibitive for disabled artists. More needs to be done to bring greater accessibility to the arts.
Web3 can help build a more accessible arts space by bringing art and culture directly to your doorstep, and by giving artists the tools to bring their work directly to the market without having to go through gatekeepers.
Neurodivergence is diversity, and neurodivergent people have a diversity of talents and experience to share with the world
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Google Arts and Culture - ARTXV
Episode Time Stamps
01:40 - What was your “Ah hah” moment that got you interested in cryptocurrency and web3?
02:25 - Can you please give listeners a higher-level overview of ARTXV?
4:40 - I would love to hear more about the story behind the Founding of ARTXV by you and your sister.
08:55 - Tell me about some of the challenges that Neurodivergent Artists face when trying to establish themselves as professional artists? How does ARTXV help address these challenges?
10:55 - How can NFTs help create greater equity and inclusion in the arts?
13:30 - On your website, you mention how “Neurodivergence is an incredible asset that the world is missing out on.” Tell me more.
16:50 - I would love to learn more about your Genesis drop – “The Power of Neurodiversity”
19:45 - Are there any stories of the artists behind any of the pieces in this collection that you’d like to share?
22:10 - I understand that you established a partnership with Google Arts and Culture – I would love to hear more about this and how it came to be.
24:30 - What’s the best way for listeners to learn more about ARTXV?
25:45 - To wrap things up, if you could name one thing that excites you most about the social impact potential of web3, what would it be and why?
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