Curator in Action
IKT Congress 2023 Up Close: Curator in Action on Instagram
The "Curator in Action" project is a dynamic initiative set to take place during the IKT Congress 2023 in North Wales. This project aims to enhance the virtual presence and engagement of the Congress by leveraging the popular social media platform, Instagram.
Auronda Scalera, a member of IKT, has been selected to spearhead this initiative. As the designated curator for this project, Auronda will curate and share a series of Instagram Stories that will provide real-time highlights and insights from the IKT Congress 2023. Through a combination of photos, videos, captions, and interactive features, Auronda will offer a unique behind-the-scenes look at the congress proceedings, exhibitions, discussions, and key moments.
By utilizing Instagram's Stories feature, the "Curator in Action" project seeks to create a more immersive and engaging experience for both the attendees of the congress and a global audience who are unable to be physically present. This innovative approach to curating and sharing content aims to bridge the gap between the physical and digital aspects of the congress, allowing a broader range of art professionals, enthusiasts, and the general public to participate and gain insights into the world of contemporary art curation.
Overall, the "Curator in Action" project represents a forward-thinking approach to combining art, technology, and engagement, contributing to the broader goals of the IKT Congress 2023 in fostering dialogue, networking, and the exchange of ideas within the contemporary art curator community.
AURONDA SCALERA
Auronda Scalera is a multifaceted figure in the art world, serving as an art curator, advisor, and global ambassador for art and culture. She divides her time between London, Dubai, and the metaverse. Her impressive portfolio includes the roles of curator for Art Dubai Digital and Maxxi Bulgari Prize for Digital Art in 2024.
Auronda is frequently called upon to engage in exciting ventures. Notably, she was sought after by the House of Lords to provide her expertise as a witness on matters related to art, culture, and new technologies at the UK Parliament. She played a pivotal role in the first evidence session for a Commission on Web3 and the metaverse. Additionally, she was interviewed by SkyTV and ClassCNBC, sharing insights alongside academics, artists, and researchers on the topics of AI, art, and museums. Her involvement extends to the PlusTate UK institutional network of museums, where she organized webinars on the intersection of art and new technologies. Furthermore, she participated as a discussant on equity and diversity at the World Economic Forum's 100women x Davos event, among other engagements. It's worth noting that the NYC Journal recognized her as one of the Top 20 inspiring women in 2023.
Auronda is also a co-founder of Multiplicity-XXnft, a curatorial and publishing platform dedicated to promoting diversity and technology. Here, she leverages her influential voice and expertise to empower artists through inclusivity, diversity, and equity. Her contributions extend to the publication of articles on digital arts, including a recent contribution to a special CryptoART monograph of Ellen Sheidlin published by Rizzoli International. In 2022, she assumed the role of co-Director at IAM–Infinity Art Museum, an ever-evolving museum of contemporary art in the metaverse. Looking ahead to the Venice Art Biennale in 2024, she is set to co-curate the Decentral Art Pavilion, exploring new technologies through the lens of contemporary art.
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