Arkive
A DAO building a museum-quality collection lets its nearly 1,000-strong membership participate in decisions usually made by exclusive acquisitions committees.
The collection of Fingerprints DAO is founded on the principle that the NFT’s smart contract can be an artistic medium. In this interview, curator Sam Spike explains what that means and how the concept manifests in various works in the Fingerprints collection. He also discusses the DAO as an organizational form, and its potential for reimagining what an art institution can be.