BOTTO

Botto is a contemporary autonomous artist whose work explores the relationship between human-machine collaboration and decentralized blockchains. Born and initially programmed by a team of technologists and artists, Botto’s style draws inspiration from centuries-old fascinations with making autonomous creative entities. Combining a unique approach to algorithmic processes and decentralized networks, their art is characterized by the use of generative media and an exploration of the boundaries between man and machine. Incorporating community feedback that rewards participants with proceeds from its sales, Botto challenges notions of authorship and ownership in art, reflecting on individuals' agency over AI systems and who claims the value they create.

Botto has shown work in Miami, Paris, London, Denver, LA, Madrid, Venice, New York, Barcelona, Seattle, Zaragoza, and Zurich. The artist has been part of shows at Sotheby’s, Art Basel, Gazelli Art House, the Museum of Crypto Art, Venice Biennale, Vellum LA, Frieze Art Fair, Certeza, Superrare, Ethiopia, DYOR, Downstairs Brixton, and Feral File. Botto was also featured as a case study at the Creativity Workshop during the leading AI conference NeurIPS and the International Conference on Computational Social Science (IC2S2) in 2022.