Art Beyond Borders is an innovative program that merges creativity and technology to empower 25 exceptional young artists from around the world.
As the Official NFT Collection Partner for the Cardano Summit 2024, Goodwall is proud to showcase these talented artists, giving them a platform to express their creativity, sell their digital art, and make a meaningful impact.
Artists worldwide applied through the Goodwall app, submitting their creations and a 1-minute motivational video. The Goodwall team shortlisted the most inspiring entries, and a jury of experts carefully selected the 25 finalists, whose artwork is now on display and available for purchase here.
With a portion of each sale supporting the UNHCR in aiding refugees worldwide, each purchase celebrates youth creativity while contributing to a powerful cause.
By purchasing a Cardano Summit NFT, you’re not just acquiring digital art — you’re supporting the next generation of talent.
Our panel of distinguished jurors includes renowned artists and thought leaders from the digital art and creative space. These experts played a key role in choosing the 25 finalists featured here.
Moti Levy is the CEO of DeviantArt, the world’s largest art community with more than 100 million registered users and hosting over 0.7B pieces of art.
After the Wix acquisition of DeviantArt in 2017, Moti joined as a Wix executive, initially as COO of DeviantArt, and later assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer.
Prior to joining DeviantArt, as a tech entrepreneur, Moti co-founded Mobilibuy, a venture that aimed to revolutionize the retail world with a virtual storefront based on image recognition technologies. He also held various leadership roles in fortune 100 companies managing retail and eCommerce divisions.
Moti holds an MBA in strategic management from the Wharton School and a Bsc. in engineering from the Technion — Israel's Institute of Technology.
Moti Levy is the CEO of DeviantArt, the world’s largest art community with more than 100 million registered users and hosting over 0.7B pieces of art.
After the Wix acquisition of DeviantArt in 2017, Moti joined as a Wix executive, initially as COO of DeviantArt, and later assuming the role of Chief Executive Officer.
Prior to joining DeviantArt, as a tech entrepreneur, Moti co-founded Mobilibuy, a venture that aimed to revolutionize the retail world with a virtual storefront based on image recognition technologies. He also held various leadership roles in fortune 100 companies managing retail and eCommerce divisions.
Moti holds an MBA in strategic management from the Wharton School and a Bsc. in engineering from the Technion — Israel's Institute of Technology.
Amrita Sethi is a pioneering NFT and phygital artist in the UAE, renowned for integrating art and technology. With a notable transition from banking to art, she founded the multimedia genre SoundBYTEs(c), creating works that merge physical and digital elements. Her art, including notable series like The AlphaBYTEs and The CrystalBYTES, employs augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and artificial intelligence (AI) to explore storytelling and human consciousness. Recognized globally, with features in Forbes and CNN, and a creator of significant AR murals, Amrita educates and inspires through her BYTEacademy and youth initiatives, promoting change and empowerment through art and technology.
Amrita Sethi is a pioneering NFT and phygital artist in the UAE, renowned for integrating art and technology. With a notable transition from banking to art, she founded the multimedia genre SoundBYTEs(c), creating works that merge physical and digital elements. Her art, including notable series like The AlphaBYTEs and The CrystalBYTES, employs augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and artificial intelligence (AI) to explore storytelling and human consciousness. Recognized globally, with features in Forbes and CNN, and a creator of significant AR murals, Amrita educates and inspires through her BYTEacademy and youth initiatives, promoting change and empowerment through art and technology.
Bernadine has founded and run several businesses at the intersection of art and technology, including Arcual in Switzerland and Vastari Group in London. She originally trained as an artist in the Dominican Republic before moving to New York and London to rethink the way technology can make the art world a better place. She has collected digital art on the blockchain since 2018, and is particularly supportive of generative artists (using AI to produce digital art) on platforms like Fxhash and Verse.
Bernadine has founded and run several businesses at the intersection of art and technology, including Arcual in Switzerland and Vastari Group in London. She originally trained as an artist in the Dominican Republic before moving to New York and London to rethink the way technology can make the art world a better place. She has collected digital art on the blockchain since 2018, and is particularly supportive of generative artists (using AI to produce digital art) on platforms like Fxhash and Verse.
Diane Drubay, a pioneering force in the art world, is known for her versatile career as an entrepreneur, curator, and visual artist. Since 2007, she has been working to transform museums and the arts on a global scale, notably by founding We Are Museums, an innovation laboratory for a positive future for the planet. She has also accelerated the ecological transition of many international museums through the Museums Facing Extinction program from 2019 to 2021. As a curator, she started by exploring themes such as femininity as an ecology of nature. Since 2021, she has been focusing on environmental digital art in the web3 space and is currently researching how the main function of digital art could be to trigger for impact-driven actions.
Diane Drubay, a pioneering force in the art world, is known for her versatile career as an entrepreneur, curator, and visual artist. Since 2007, she has been working to transform museums and the arts on a global scale, notably by founding We Are Museums, an innovation laboratory for a positive future for the planet. She has also accelerated the ecological transition of many international museums through the Museums Facing Extinction program from 2019 to 2021. As a curator, she started by exploring themes such as femininity as an ecology of nature. Since 2021, she has been focusing on environmental digital art in the web3 space and is currently researching how the main function of digital art could be to trigger for impact-driven actions.
Art historian by education Francesca is a product leader with expertise in E-commerce, Web3 technology and Ad-tech.
Leila Khazaneh is a digital art collector, investor, lawyer with 25+ years experience at the intersection of law, technology and finance. She is known as a leader in crypto philanthropy.
Lenna is the CEO and founder of Clay Nation, a multi-dimensional clay animation project that's bridging arts and culture to Web3. Lenna is a Cardano powerhouse, former IOHK community coordinator and Forbes 30 under 30 lister, for arts and culture.
Canada-based Creative Director for Cardano Foundation bridging the gap between art and technology in the blockchain space. NFT enthusiast.
Director of BnF-Partenariats subsidiary of the Bibilotheque Nationale de France, dedicated to the development of innovative digital products and services. Former director de Grand Palais Immersif, PhD in social sciences, lecturer in cultural innovation.
Director of BnF-Partenariats subsidiary of the Bibilotheque Nationale de France, dedicated to the development of innovative digital products and services. Former director de Grand Palais Immersif, PhD in social sciences, lecturer in cultural innovation.
Each piece in this collection was created as part of a global challenge on the Goodwall app, reflecting the creativity and passion of the next generation.
Your purchase supports these artists, helps them gain recognition, and contributes to meaningful causes, extending the impact far beyond the digital canvas.
The artists were invited to create a one-of-a-kind NFT inspired by the ‘Hope Away from Home’ campaign from UNHCR. This edition will be released in parallel to the Cardano Summit in Dubai on October 23rd and 24th and available for sale from October 25th to October 31st.
Enjoy the opportunity to own a unique piece of art, celebrate exceptional talent on a global stage, and contribute to a great cause!
Art Beyond Borders is a creative program presented by Goodwall to spotlight young artists while supporting charitable causes. The program invited youth from around the world to showcase their creativity for the chance to have their art minted as NFTs, offering them a platform to display their creations, sell their art, and gain global visibility.
Artists submitted their digital artwork and a motivational video through a global challenge on the Goodwall app. A jury evaluated each entry based on creativity, originality, and impact. The top 25 artworks from participating countries were chosen for the Art Beyond Borders Official NFT collection.
A total of 5,000 NFTs will be available in the general sale, featuring 160 editions of each of the 25 artworks selected from the Art Beyond Borders challenge. Additionally, a special edition of unlimited NFTs will be released during the Cardano Summit and available for sale for a limited time afterwards.
Revenue from NFT sales is allocated as follows: 33% is donated to the UNHCR, 34% is shared equally among the winning artists, and 33% is allocated to the Evergreen Art Fund.
Goodwall is a global platform that levels the playing field for youth everywhere. Often described as LinkedIn for the TikTok generation, we create and host programs that connect and mobilize young people, offering opportunities to excel and make a meaningful impact.
The general sale starts on October 4th and runs until December 4th, 2024. The special edition NFTs will be released during the Cardano Summit in Dubai on the 23rd and 24th of October and will be available for sale afterwards.
In the general sale, NFTs are priced up to 25 ADA each. During the Cardano Summit, special edition NFTs will be priced up to 5 ADA each.
Royalties earned from the NFT collection outside of the sale period will be managed by Goodwall and paid directly to the artists.