Krista Kim is a contemporary artist and founder of the Techism movement since 2014, promoting the confluence of art and technology, and technological innovation as a medium to further the development of digital humanism. She believes that artists must participate at the forefront of technological innovation in order to contribute to the creation of future culture during this pivotal period of innovation and disruption. She has an accomplished history within the fine art and fashion worlds and quickly rose to NFT prominence after selling her Mars House for $512,000 on SuperRare, one of the first major virtual real estate NFT sales. She also collaborated on NFT projects with Louis Vuitton and the Utah Jazz, and is currently featured in Sotheby’s “Contemporary Curated” auction.

In this episode we explore:

- What inspired the Mars House and what excited her about the project?

- A deeper dive into her collaborations with the Utah Jazz Metaverse and Louis Vuitton

- Now that she’s becoming a globally recognized artist, how is she using her platform to create impact?

- Her passion for mental health through the intersection of meditation x art and how she’s pushing this forward through the Continuum Foundation and other some of her other initiatives 

- How does spirituality and philosophy play a role in her life as a creator 

- NFTs never sleep and there is a constant buzz/energy with FOMO being very real. What are some personal practices she has for nurturing mental health, and what is some advice for artists entering the space

- Her thoughts on the future of the metaverse and what worlds and projects excite her

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