PCO acknowledges that there are many stakeholders involved in the creation and distribution of art, rather than only a single artist and collector, or owner. Using blockchain technology, it provides a seed to grow a more compassionate and more fair art ecosystem where all participants can be legally and economically recognised: from those who inspire the initiation of an artwork, to the people involved in its production and  maintenance, to those committed to sharing it with their communities. 

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Stewardship Tools are innovation guides for responsible distribution created in dialogue with the release of the Partial Common Ownership proof-of-concept.

The origins of potluck are unfounded. Some say it refers to an unannounced dinner guest being fed leftovers, or ‘luck of the pot’. The phrase was first used in 16th century England, when such a dish would likely have been a hearty ‘pottage’, cooked in a large cauldron-style pot over the fire.

An alternative theory, or perhaps myth, is that Potluck dinners derive from Potlatches – community events held by First Nations. Potlatches mark milestones including marriages and births, honour those who have died and bring comfort to their relatives, and are a way to display social status. Historically, the person with the biggest house would host, hundreds of guests would attend and the potlatch lasted for weeks.

Stewardship Tools are innovation guides for responsible distribution created in dialogue with the release of the Partial Common Ownership proof-of-concept.

Gee’s Bend quilts are made my way. Improvisation and deviation are all part of the process. Irregularity is celebrated. Scraps of fabric or cut up old clothes can be used. Discolouration and marks on the cloth are all part of the history that is woven into the quilt. The pieces can be assembled however they fit best. 

In the words of Mary Lee Bendolph, [we would] "get together and make the quilts just like we’re praying together". Quilt making is a communal process and a time to share stories.

Stewardship Tools are innovation guides for responsible distribution created in dialogue with the release of the Partial Common Ownership proof-of-concept.

The daily lives of the Sherpas who work at  Chomolungma are at the mercy of the mountain gods. Before an expedition can officially begin, a Puja ceremony is held to connect with the mountain deity to ask for permission to climb and for safe passage. 

Each member of the expedition team brings their climbing gear to be blessed by the Lama (spiritual leader), along with laying offerings of food and drink at the altar for the goddess. Juniper branches are lit to symbolise purity and bring good luck, and remain lit while climbers are on the mountain. Prayer flags are strung across the base camp. With each breath of wind, they send out prayers.  

Stewardship Tools are innovation guides for responsible distribution created in dialogue with the release of the Partial Common Ownership proof-of-concept.