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Kiku Moreno Fundador & CEO Manotauro https://manotauro.eu The Ambassadors Sections

 K I K U    M O R E N O

Founder & CEO

M A N O T A U R O

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Manotauro

The Sculpture that bonds
Contemporary Art with Digital Art


An Icon, a Concept
A Movement, a Feeling
Created to Generate Emotions

They say that there are images, events, or elements that leave no one indifferent…

And so it has been, is and will be in everything related to Manotauro, this revolutionary Icon that burst from Mallorca to the world just a year ago, making its way as one of the most powerful and groundbreaking pieces of Contemporary Art, born to create links, bridges, experiences and synergies between the most irreverent artists on the planet.

Today, in celebration of its 1st Anniversary, Manotauro has successfully implemented all the stages it designed in its roadmap, and a radiant Kiku Moreno shares with us the fascinating evolution that the Manotauro Movement has undergone in its first year of life

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Kiku, thank you very much for having us today, one year after our first interview, just as Manotauro celebrates its First Anniversary.

Tell us Kiku, how has Manotauro evolved in its first 12 months of life?

It is a pleasure to welcome you again Patricia, this time in our already inaugurated and brand new Art Gallery of the Manotauro Movement.

Well, this last year has been incredible for us.

Manotauro has gone from being a dream to becoming a reality.

We have gone from being an emerging concept, a project in development, to becoming a platform that combines Contemporary Art, Technology and Digital Art.

We have launched several collections with several new exclusive pieces by Manotauro and have initiated contacts to establish collaborations with emerging artists, with the aim of continuing to expand our community and reach a wider audience.

Through a series of virtual events and exhibitions, we want to continue to demonstrate that digital art has an increasingly significant global reach.

And above all, as two of the most important milestones, on the one hand we have opened and inaugurated our Manotauro Movement Art Gallery, a multidisciplinary space designed to develop all projects related to the Manotauro Movement and on the other hand we have launched our first collection of Manotauro NFT’s.

We are very satisfied. These are slow but sure advances, because we are building on solid, and taking into account the growing boom of Digital Art, we predict a very promising future for Manotauro.

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Kiku, last year, when we met first time, our first question was clear… «What is Manotauro?»

This year, the first question would be «What are Manotauro NFTs»?

Manotauro was a dream, a concept, now come true, which was created from a sculpture, a very special sculpture that a group of very close collaborators and I fell in love with and from which the Manotauro Movement emerged, an international community that brings together artists who touch all aspects of art, mainly sculpture, painting, photography, NFTs and Metaverse.

It is not easy to define, but we could say that the Manotauro Movement is a work of Artistic Engineering, whose main function is to provide a unique space in which artists from all over the world can connect, collaborate and find mutual support.

The Manotauro Community stands as a platform that represents artists and propels them to stardom, effectively promoting and disseminating their work globally.

Regarding NFTs, they are the acronym for «Non-Fungible Token», let me explain:

A «Token», in the digital context, is a certificate of ownership that is stored on a blockchain.

Think of blockchain as a public, digital ledger where all transactions are recorded.

«Non-fungible» means that it is unique and cannot be exchanged for another of equal value. For example, a €10 note is fungible because you can exchange it for another €10 note and it will have the same value.

But a work of art is non-fungible because no two are alike and each one has a different value.

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Kiku, what makes NFTs so interesting, why do they arouse so much interest globally?

Mainly because of Digital Ownership: NFTs allow artists and digital content creators to sell their artwork, music, videos, etc, with proof of authenticity and ownership.

Each NFT has a unique identifier that ensures its originality and ownership history.

Also Immutability: Being based on the blockchain, NFTs cannot be modified, deleted or duplicated.

This guarantees the security and veracity of the information contained in them, and finally Interoperability: NFTs can be used and traded on different digital platforms and marketplaces, allowing for greater visibility and reach for creators.

How are you experiencing the process of creating and launching the first collections of Manotauro NFTs?
What impact are NFTs having on the community and the Manotauro brand?

NFTs are revolutionizing the art world with Manotauro, a digital icon and source of cultural inspiration.

Unlike cryptocurrencies, each NFT is unique and cannot be exchanged for another of equal value.

That’s why we decided to integrate NFTs into Manotauro, because we believe they represent the future of digital art.

They allow us to offer artists a safe and verifiable way to sell their work and collectors the assurance that they own a unique piece.

The launch process of our Manotauro NFT Collection nº1 is having a great success and is being a very enriching experience, both internally as a team, and with the artists we work with.

We have created an accessible platform for artists to create and sell their NFTs at www.manotauro.eu

Our first Manotauro NFT Collection nº1 will be available until December 31, 2024.

Each collection is carefully curated to ensure that they are not only visually stunning, but also tell a unique story that resonates with our audience.

Our goal now is to attract new artists and collectors interested in the digital world, boost our visibility through the creation of new NFTs, and continue to grow the Manotauro Movement as an increasingly interactive and engaged community, where collectors can connect directly with artists and be part of the creative process.

NFTs are democratizing access to art, allowing more people to enjoy and collect unique works of art.

We also want to continue working locally, making the Manotauro Universe known among local Art Galleries in Mallorca, create synergies, collaborate in joint exhibitions and above all welcome all artists who need additional impetus to grow their portfolio on our platform and in our Movimiento Manotauro community.

Working together, the potential for growth ahead is immense.

What are the main guidelines in Manotauro‘s Roadmap for this year?

After the start of our exhibitions at La Nit de l’Art last September, with the wonderful opportunity to exhibit Manotauro together with the Swedish painter Kim Berkhuizen, and the Exhibition was a success, and the second half of this year we will be immersed in the development of our new Manotauro NFT’s, in the growth of our community Manotauro Movement, and in the affiliation to relevant causes for us such as the Spain’s Association Against Cancer Balearic Islands Delegation, together with other Foundations, Organizations and NGOs we care about.

We have many exciting plans for the future.

We will continue to explore new ways to integrate Technology & Art and also plan to expand our collaborations with international artists and explore new themes that reflect current trends in digital culture.

We are also exploring the possibilities for the launch of an online auction platform that will allow collectors to bid on NFTs in real-time, offering a more dynamic and exciting buying experience.

Our goal is to continue to innovate and offer our community unique and valuable content.

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Kiku, what can we expect from the spectacular Manotauro NFT Collection nº1 ?

Manotauro NFT Collection nº1 is our first series of 250 generative NFTs.

Generative NFTs imply that you do not see the work until it is created, until it is generated, with the parameters and preferences that you have chosen yourself.

Not even we know what you’re going to take. It’s a surprise for everyone.

We have a combination of backgrounds, shapes, textures, and families or colors that you will choose from to generate your Manotauro NFT’s.

All combinations are possible, the spectrum is practically infinite, all Manotauro are completely customizable.

Apart from buying Art, you feel expectation and excitement and in addition, that same random generation effect will also be generated so that one of our NFTs goes to the NGO, Association or Foundation that you have previously chosen.

Never before could chance always guarantee such a fantastic result.

All the Manotauro NFTs are very original, they are all very beautiful, and they all have that double prize:

You know that you are buying Art, but at the same time you are making a donation to the NGO, Foundation or Association of your choice, and that NGO can keep it or can put it up for sale, if it needs funds.

And since this is the first of many other Manotauro NFT Collections that we are going to make in the coming years, the first one will always be the most important.

Every year we will radically change our concept.

In the end this is a personal issue.

Art is very personal.

We like sculptures, we make sculptures.

We like digital art, we make digital art.

We like to collaborate with artists, we have already started collaborating with artists.

Where are the meetings held?

Well, here.

Because the subject of an Art Brand is not yet fully understood, it is not fully assimilated.

And that’s okay. Art does not have to be understood or assimilated, it only has to be Loved.

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Kiku, let’s look back a bit, let’s remember how the idea came about, the main objectives and the vision and business philosophy of Manotauro

Manotauro was born with a clear and exciting mission: to unite artists of different kinds under the Manotauro Movement, a unique concept of its kind that represents the perfect fusion between the strength of the bull and the passion of rock.


What was its origin? Well, paradoxically, the origin of Manotauro was born out of fear… (laughs), of the fear that, a sculpture that my father created and that he gave me many years ago… it could break.


The sculpture was located in a privileged place in my house and I was afraid that, during some party or event that was usually held, someone would get up and hit it unintentionally, throw it and break it…


From that fear, from that imperative need for protection that the sculpture awakened in me, we did a 3D scan and I fell in love with the image instantly.


It was a real crush. I immediately made a T-shirt and went for a walk around Palma with my Manotauro T-shirt. And people would ask me, «What is this? But what is this? What is this supposed to be? A dog? But… a hand? What figure is this? What does it represent? What does it mean? No one was indifferent.


Manotauro is the image of a powerful being, with the imposing body of a bull and the head formed by a raised fist in the iconic gesture of the Maloik, a symbol of rock, protection, good luck and rebellion.

Manotauro is an icon that represents the fusion of creativity, strength and passion.

So, curiously, it turns out that, from something that was born out of fear, from the fear of losing something original and valuable, a new concept emerged that harbored much more than the sculpture itself: a feeling, an intention, a desire for preservation and protection towards a figure, an emblem, a symbol that I adore and that means a lot to me. Especially because, originally, it had been a gift from my father.

From there we quickly registered the brand internationally, we began to create products related to the concept and Manotauro established itself as a brand, as a concept and as a community, attracting new artists and collaborators to the Manotauro Movement from all over the world.

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Our Manotauro Sculptures have different postures and colors, and each one has a name and its original certificate.

One is Hit, another is Elegance, another is Houdini, after the great Houdini and which is split in half and the other is Voronoi, from a Ukrainian engineer who is collaborating with us, from the family of great Ukrainian mathematicians.

These are the Manotauro sculptures that we exhibited in their 5 colors, which represented a very relevant step in terms of generating future additions of other artists.

Manotauro is an International Movement, so we are talking about artists who want to join the project in Europe, Canada, the United States, Mexico, China, artists who come from anywhere in the world, all of them are well received.

At Manotauro, we believe in the power of collaboration and artistic diversity. Our goal is to build a space where artists of all disciplines, of all nationalities and of any age can find a home in which sculpture is intertwined with photography, painting, digital art and fashion, a space in which art and creativity flow without limits.

We are interested in attracting and connecting with artists who are looking for a vibrant and energetic community, to whom Manotauro will offer a place where their works will be appreciated, promoted and supported by a community that understands and values their passion.

As the movie «Field of Dreams» said:
«Build it, and They will come.»

The Manotauro Community works with something as effective and necessary as a barter.

For a new artist, for example, the Manotauro Community will help him to make his art known, and he will help us by interpreting our Manotauros through their art.

That’s what it’s all about. It is solely and exclusively about bartering art.

We create pages of each artist on our website, in which each artist will make their version of the Manotauro, and thus, any person, client or follower of Manotauro who is interested in the artist, can enter his page and see all the pieces of art that the artist has created, both those that have to do with Manotauro and those that are related to other themes or concepts worked through his art.

It is a door that will open another and another and another… A door that opens doors, a whole universe to discover.

And on each page all the information about each artist will be included, the work they have done with us will be referenced, and links, links and references will be added to their entire portfolio of artistic work.

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Alejandro Macià and I were commenting before, that «What a beautiful thing it is when they tell you how well you do something, how original you are, how much merit you have, right?

And instead… how ugly it is when you say of yourself that you are the best, that you do everything well…»

For us, at Manotauro, it is beautiful and important to work together, with the people we have chosen for it, and with the people who resonate and feel identified with our principles, our values, our philosophy and our project.


There is a long way to go and the desire to travel it together gives us enthusiasm and joy.


Manotauro is an inclusive Community, we are not the children of millionaires, here we all work, we are professionals and we are very proud of it and of continuing to work on the project adding new creators and artists to the Manotauro Movement.

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How do you imagine Manotauro when you have reached where you want to go?

 

Well… I would like Manotauro to transcend me.

That Manotauro is a project capable of really helping artists and people.

There are so many wonderful examples in recent history, a movement that helps and encourages artists to make their art and passion known.

We are already fully active with NFTs, starting to work with Foundations and NGOs, to be able to give them a hand also financially in their projects.

Manotauro started as a hobby, probably the most expensive hobby in the world, but a hobby.

The difference between a hobby and a job is that the hobby costs you money and the job gives you money.

Now that the hobby has also become a job, we want to share it with Associations, Foundations and causes to contribute to helping people who really need it, for necessary and important things in our country, on our continent and on our planet.

Every time you see your Your Manotauro NFT, your digital painting, you will be reminded that you have not only bought a unique piece of Art, but that you have helped an NGO in the cause that awakens the most sensitivity in you.

That’s the idea.

That’s the plan. And it’s very beautiful.

We like it, it excites us and motivates us.

It’s very beautiful. So be it.

And what would you highlight as Manotauro’s main strengths in order to successfully walk that path?

 

Manotauro is an icon, a brutal, unique icon.

Sometimes I don’t know what’s going on in the world, if we’re running out of ideas, but what I see is a lot of money looking for brilliant ideas and Manotauro has its old side, it has its modern part and it has its transgressive side, like life itself…

Who hasn’t felt identified at some point in their life with something like this? With something rebellious, different, disruptive… and it also has a purpose.

An Icon with the power of a bull and the horned hand, a symbol of rock and originally used in Italy to protect against bad luck.

A rock guitarist made his followers horned their hands and told them: «This is how I take away your bad luck, I give good luck to you all», and that’s what it’s all about.

Manotauro is an icon with a revolutionary touch of rebellion, as well as elegant, and in the world of Art, irreverence is fundamental.

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Everything is perspective. It is true that there have been some figures for things that have been sold that make you throw your hands to your head, but… By that same rule, one realizes that it is really the human being himself who sets limitations, because those who do not have them, pay for what they like, precisely because they can afford it.

I have a phrase that I wrote years ago that is:

 

«There are people who were given a grove of trees and only know how to make chopsticks and there are people who were given some seeds and made a grove.»

 

That’s the difference.

They have given us a little seed and we work for it, we row, we fight and we are proud of our daily work.

Manotauro is an icon that is unparalleled.

I think the key is to set a very serious work schedule, because time goes by very quickly and continuously self-monitor our progress in terms of artists, galleries, exhibitions, events… All of It.

On September 23rd, at La Nit de l’Art last year we made our first high jump, with all the elements to put the Manotauro Movement on the map, and now we are in the race.

Of course there have been and will be obstacles to overcome, as in all races, but we will overcome them because the project excites us and we want it to transcend us, so in 50 years we will still be here, with Manotauro up there, flying very very high.

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How does Manotauro’s relationship/interaction with the User Community develop? Not only with artists, but also with clients and potential investors

Manotauro Movement has to do with kindness, tolerance, strength and a lot of joint work, that’s what it’s all about.

Each artist who wants to enter the movement will have their own representative, who will give them a hand to explain how we can help them, where they could feel more comfortable and of course in the end it will be the audience itself who decides if they like or if they are interested in that artist.

There is no parameter or predefined profile of who can enter. In principle, everyone can enter, except extremists or radicals of any kind, or scammers, of course: our essence is based on Original, Quality Art and then it will be the audience itself that will do the rest.

Art and Technology go hand in hand, as NFTS and Metaverse go hand in hand: they are the art of the Present, and especially of the Future.

Regarding to investors, the same. Investors who like certain products, projects or artists can contact us and make their proposal.

The only thing that will never be allowed is for the Manotauro Movement to change hands, and if one day a big investor came with an indecent proposal, the whole Manotauro Community would come together, artists, designers, engineers, lawyers and everyone would be heard, but well, we are not at retirement age yet (laughs), we are at working age, of building and creating.

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Fantastic Kiku, any special final message for all our readers?

Manotauro is a beautiful project, a project for professionals, an inclusive project that will bring together artists from all over the world.

The four legs of the Manotauro business structure are already in place, as well as the Open Manotauro House, our Art Gallery and our space for the Manotauro Movement, with a spectacular work table that can accommodate up to 18 people.


We are so grateful for the support we have received from our Community and for the opportunity to be a part of this revolution in the Art world.

Manotauro is a Community open to All: Artists, Readers, Clients and Investors, I invite you all to join the Manotauro Movement, where you will discover a world full of artistic possibilities and where strength and passion combine to create something truly unique.

We will continue to work hard to offer the best in Digital Art and NFTs, and we are excited for what the future holds.

Come and leave your mark on our Universe.

Welcome to Manotauro 

K I K U    M O R E N O
Founder & CEO
M A N O T A U R O
The Icon that binds Contemporary Art with Digital Technology 

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By Patricia Pal

Palma de Mallorca, July 29th 2024

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