Human Value, Exhibition presented by ATN.DAO
OMBRUJA in partnership with ATN DAO present the Exhibition of the photography collection "Human Value" located in the Web3 HUB of New York City, Station3.
The piece "Window to the Soul" is covering the third issue of the contemporary art magazine Abstract State New York.
Featuring artist and founder of OMBRUJA.COM, Carolina Coto, creative director and subject in the collection collaborates with photographer Cory VanderPloeg.
Guests Photographers include Columbia University, Photojournalist Claudia Rosel and Jake Borden exhibiting "Manos que Ven" and "Amal" respectively.
"If Human Value were a stock in the market, it would most likely be in decline. As war and artificial intelligence rise, the value of a human comes into question." Carolina Coto
Carolina Coto is a multifaceted artist, model, actor, and Yogi, founder of OMBRUJA, a platform that integrates art, well-being, and technology. As Costa Rica’s Brand Ambassador, she has been featured in campaigns for global brands like Nike and Adidas and on magazine covers such as Runner’s World. Carolina is an accomplished speaker and curator, known for her work at Art Basel. With a strong background in business and marketing, her work spans digital art, social impact, and advocacy.
Abstract State Magazine, founded by Su Barikan fills the void left by offering a fresh print publication including a digital version, offering high-quality curation and capturing the soul of the artist through carefully crafted interviews. The magazine provides a traditional platform for artists’ stories to be heard.
Su Barikan is a New York-based visual artist and designer, born in Istanbul in 1984. She has a diverse background in fine arts, interior design, and philosophy, having studied at the Gerrit Rietveld Academy and the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague. Su completed a degree in Philosophy at Istanbul University in 2022. In 2023, she founded Abstract State LLC, a contemporary art magazine, where she serves as Editor-in-Chief.
The third issue's cover features Window to the Soul, a 1/1 piece collected by renowned patron of the digital arts "Mr.Spacely"
Mr. Spacely was the first collector of OMBRUJA during it's genesis "Samhain" on Nifty Gateway. Released in November 2024, the issue will feature an interview to the artist and the collector connecting what brings each other together. It will also feature winner of a photography Open Call asking artists "What is Human Value?" held by OMBRUJA.
ATN.DAO emerges to bridge art and technology. Founding members include Patrick Meagher, Tom Wilson and Kate Jones, with the mission to collide creativity and capital to fund the future of art. Bridging art and innovation to paint a brighter future.
Tom Wilson, founder of Markmaker, combines his fine arts background with digital design to build brands that blend art and technology. With experience as a Creative Consultant and Marketing Director, he leads projects that align with clients' values, crafting authentic, impactful digital experiences.
Patrick Meagher (b. 1973, NYC) is a post-conceptual artist exploring spiritual and emotional adaptation in the Digital Age. A Harvard graduate with studies at Kunstakademie Düsseldorf, Carnegie Mellon, and MIT, he exhibits internationally, including at the New Museum, PS1 MoMA, and Cabinet des Estampes. Meagher also co-founded influential art initiatives like Silvershed, CollectiveShow, and the art app Walter’s Cube. His latest project, LineLand.org, encapsulates decades of his iconic visual work begun in Washington Heights, NYC.
Kate Jones, a founding member of Art Tech Nexus, blends her tech, finance, and legal expertise with a deep understanding of the art market. Her background equips her with strategic insight into art investment, valuation, and legal complexities. A dedicated philanthropist, Kate champions arts education and accessibility, fostering innovation at the intersection of art and technology.
The vision of ATN DAO to provide artists with a packaged, turnkey experience; onboarding traditional artists to the emerging digital arts while preserving the distribution and relationships that characterized the fine arts.