Amrita Sethi, Dubai’s pioneering NFT artist, emphasizes the importance of embracing new technology for to build careers for future generations. During the workshop, she encouraged participants to delve into the realms of artificial intelligence, the Metaverse, and NFTs, highlighting their significance as a career in the world of art and beyond.
Sethi, renowned for creating one of Dubai’s largest NFT murals in DIFC, recently conducted an enlightening workshop. The workshop’s titled ‘Empowering the Future: Art, Technology, and Education’ at the fifth instalment of the Gulf News Edufair.
“Technology and NFT art means we’ll see a level of creativity that we’ve never seen before,” she said. “Art and technology can drive change to a whole new level. As creatives we must take new tech and use it as a tool brush. I love asking how I can use it to tell a story in a new and exciting way.”
The Gulf News Edufair offers students a valuable opportunity to engage with exhibitors and panellists while participating in various discussions and activities throughout the event.
The Power of Technology in Art: Lessons from Dubai’s NFT Pioneer
Amrita Sethi, leading the proceedings on the second day, conducted an interactive workshop. During the workshop, she emphasized the importance of merging technology and art for the upcoming generation of creative students.
Gulf news conveyed the message that failing to adapt to technology would result in being left behind. Moreover, the workshop provided education about the meaning of emerging terms and phrases that can significantly impact the future of students.
One such term was ‘phygital,’ which represents the integration of digital and physical experiences. Sethi employs the technique of Phygital in her NFT art.
As an added treat, attendees received a gift bag containing a special augmented reality T-shirt. By scanning the shirt with a smartphone, the shirt triggered a captivating 3D augmented reality video.
The Gulf News Edufair serves as a powerful platform for young individuals to explore new career and educational options for the future. The event will continue until Sunday, June 18th, hosted at the Conrad Hotel in Dubai.
