Connecting the Dots: Bridging Art, Technology, and Finance

Aung Myint is a prominent Burmese artist born in 1946 in Yangon, Myanmar. He is widely recognized as a pioneer of modern and contemporary art in Myanmar, particularly known for his contributions to the avant-garde movement. Despite beginning his artistic journey with representational art, Aung Myint shifted towards abstract expressionism in the late 1960s. Aung Myint’s work spans various mediums, including painting, installation, and performance art. He is celebrated for his distinctive use of color, particularly red, black, and white, which he often employed to convey complex emotions and symbolic meanings. One of his most famous series, "Mother and Child," uses a single, unbroken black line to depict the emotional connection between a mother and her child—a theme deeply personal to him, as he lost his mother at a young age. Throughout his career, Aung Myint has faced and resisted censorship, especially under Myanmar's military regime, where his use of certain colors was seen as politically subversive. Despite these challenges, he co-founded the Inya Gallery of Art in 1989, a space dedicated to promoting modern art free from governmental control. His works have been exhibited internationally, and his influence extends beyond his own creations as he continues to mentor a new generation of Burmese artists. Today, Aung Myint’s artworks are housed in prestigious collections, including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York, the National Gallery Singapore, and the Fukuoka Asian Art Museum in Japan.

WHAT IS CONNECTING THE DOTS?
Connecting the Dots is a groundbreaking demonstration event that showcases the capabilities of the d.AGIT marketplace. This event highlights how artists, collectors, investors, and patrons can come together in a secure and innovative environment to experience the seamless integration of art, technology, and finance. By demonstrating the platform's features—such as digital art protection, transparent transactions, and smart contracts—Connecting the Dots illustrates how d.AGIT is revolutionizing the art market. The event also provides a live, practical example of how technology can enhance the value and accessibility of art, making it easier and safer for all participants to connect and collaborate.

WHAT IS d.AGIT?

d.AGIT is an innovative digital marketplace specifically designed to safeguard and facilitate the trade of high-value digital content, particularly in the realms of art and collectibles. Utilizing advanced blockchain technology, d.AGIT embeds robust copyright protection mechanisms, such as watermarks and screen capture prevention, directly into the digital works. This ensures that artists and creators can securely distribute their content, while buyers and collectors can engage in transparent and trustworthy transactions. d.AGIT not only enhances the security of digital content but also streamlines the process of buying, selling, and managing art in a modern, digital-first environment.

Live Demonstration: Digitizing the 'Mother & Child' Series

During the demonstration, we will capture five selected works from Aung Myint's renowned "Mother & Child" series using Ortery's Robotic Camera. Attendees will have the opportunity to observe the entire digitization process firsthand—from the initial high-resolution capture to the cloud upload, retouching, and final confirmation. The demonstration will also showcase the application of a watermark and the issuance of an Digital Twin, which will be securely recorded on the blockchain. Finally, the digitized artworks will be uploaded to the d.AGIT marketplace, illustrating the seamless integration of technology in preserving and trading valuable art.

Expected Outcomes and Significance

The "Connecting the Dots" project aims to revolutionize how art, technology, and finance intersect by creating a secure platform for digitizing and protecting valuable artworks like Aung Myint's "Mother & Child" series. This project is significant because it not only ensures the preservation and authenticity of cultural heritage but also unlocks new opportunities for artists, collectors, and investors in the digital space. By demonstrating the power of blockchain in the art world, we set a new standard for how art can be traded, appreciated, and safeguarded in the modern era.