In this episode of Reimagine Ownership, host Dan sits down with Dr. Sian Proctor, astronaut, Afrofuturist artist, and space advocate, at the Time to Be Happy gallery to explore the intersection of space exploration, art, and digital ownership.
Topics Discussed
Dr. Proctor's historic achievement as the first Black woman to pilot a spacecraft
The fusion of Afrofuturism, space exploration, and digital art
Taking NFTs to space during the Inspiration4 mission
Time to Be Happy gallery's innovative clock designs by Benzi
The evolution of ownership across physical and digital realms
Web3 technologies and their impact on creative collaboration
Reimagining work, time, and happiness through artistic expression
Notable Quotes
"I took an NFT to space because ownership in the digital age is just as powerful as exploration in the physical world." - Dr. Sian Proctor "Art isn't just what we create—it's how we see time, space, and our place in the universe." - Benzi
Key Take Aways:
Space exploration offers unique perspectives that can transform artistic expression and our understanding of ownership
Digital ownership through NFTs creates new possibilities for artists to extend their work beyond traditional boundaries
The intersection of physical galleries and digital art forms represents the evolving nature of creative spaces
Afrofuturism provides a powerful framework for imagining more inclusive technological futures
Dr. Sian Proctor is a groundbreaking astronaut who made history as the first Black woman to pilot a spacecraft. Beyond her achievements in space, she is an acclaimed Afrofuturist artist, poet, and advocate for inclusive space exploration. With a background as a geoscience professor, Dr. Proctor bridges scientific knowledge with artistic expression, advocating for new ownership models in both physical and digital realms.
Connect with Dr Sian
Website: https://drsianproctor.com/about
X: https://x.com/DrSianProctor
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sianproctor/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsianproctor/
Connect with Benzi
Website:https://www.benzistudio.com/time-to-be-happy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benzistudio/?hl=en
Connect With Us:
Website: https://www.metaversal.gg
X:https://t.me/hellometaversal
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/metaversal/?viewAsMember=true
