flomontoya
Flo Montoya

Hey everyone – I have some sad news to share. I won’t be at the conference this year, and neither will my artwork.
It’s incredibly frustrating and heartbreaking after so many months of preparation.
Last Friday, at the airport, a staff member pulled me aside and informed me that my ESTA visa status had changed. Without any prior notice, I was told I could no longer enter the U.S. using the same visa I traveled with last year — which was supposed to be valid until 2026.
They said the only way I could now enter the U.S. is by applying for a full visa — the kind that gets stamped into your passport. That process takes time and isn’t guaranteed.
There was nothing I could do. I lost my flight, and all my travel plans collapsed.
More than the logistics, it’s the emotional weight that’s hardest to carry. I won’t be able to see the show come together, to install my pieces, to share this moment with all of you in person.
After months of hard work, it’s a painful ending to this journey.
But the Art of Freedom Wall will still happen — and it’s in the best possible hands. @GusGrillasca, @ryrstudio & @zetra_art will lead the project on-site. They’ve been there since the beginning and know exactly what we envisioned.
If you’re attending the event in Vegas, please take a deep look at the gallery, talk to the artists, get to know them, to feel the art. Find what you feel connected to. Appreciate the work and love. Enjoy it.
Even though I can’t be there physically, I’ll try to share as much as I can online — including the ideas behind my pieces and the vision that shaped this project. I still believe art can travel, even when we can’t.
My piece Hidden Tax — a hand-made screen print, bigger than anything I’ve done before — won’t be there physically. But I’d love to share it with you. If you’re interested in close-up videos or learning more about what inspired it, I’m happy to talk.
To all the artists and friends showing at the conference: I’m wishing you a beautiful, meaningful experience. May you connect with your audience, find collectors, and enjoy the celebration of what we’ve all built together.
🫂🧡
https://blossom.primal.net/7d61ff74983b52a7e47002e1e2b3762e3088166716319a0e65168ae367ce334c.jpg
https://blossom.primal.net/e3fe17083ff7a7885b07cb78e0331b6096f7a1715efe288f8a28fea8903b907c

2025-05-23 15:28:42

SAY NO TO TIME THIVES.
In this process of learning the technique of screen printing, I’ve discovered so much more. Textures, graphics, aesthetics… the planning, the unpredictability, the discovery of an outcome that goes beyond the picture I made up in my head…
… the true meaning of time and scarcity, and the beauty behind this.
Thank you Life, Universe, Satoshi 🙏🏼
This artwork will be displayed in @TheBitcoinConf’s Art Gallery.
Get one of the 9 originals here👇🏼
https://scarce.city/auctions/hidden-tax
https://blossom.primal.net/b9e2841d4af1aa4c32a32ee40c1d1020c8f7899cf3a68870e9622cdfd6320870.mov

2025-05-22 16:09:54

🍕S🍕P🍕E🍕D🍕N🍕
🍕&🍕
🍕R🍕E🍕P🍕L🍕A🍕C🍕E🍕

2025-05-19 17:44:38

LIVE! join us now 🧡
https://x.com/GusGrillasca/status/1924518703481143774

2025-05-02 11:35:47

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GM 🧡☕️

2025-04-23 21:10:47

Thank you for disappearing, your gift is appreciated.
“I’ve moved on to other things.”
- 23.04.2011

2025-04-14 14:31:33

We are about to release the collector edition version of the 7 open source posters 💥💃🏼
Get them for free here: https://www.artoffreedom.net/free-open-source-posters
You want to purchase them and get them delivered to your home? 👇🏼
https://proofofink.com/product/art-of-freedom-origin-block-7-poster-set/

2025-04-02 22:19:06

PRINT IT.
STICK IT.
#note1uzq…u8y2

2025-03-31 18:18:50

Going live for a new ART OF FREEDOM in ‘15 🧡💥
Listen here:
https://live.cyphermunkhouse.com/
@npub1kka…knpy @npub1hvq…y4jq @npub15uq…6hfz @gusgrillasca

2025-03-22 15:00:31

I don’t quite understand why people make such a big difference between spending in fiat or in btc… all the fiat you spend is Bitcoin you didn’t buy… what am I missing?

2025-03-15 17:18:08

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What are you waiting for to submit your piece for the VEGAS OPEN CALL!!!
Please don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this great exhibition 🧡
https://www.artoffreedom.net/las-vegas-block-1-open-call

2025-03-15 17:17:03

Let me tell you a street art story in 3 pictures:
https://m.primal.net/Pgwc.jpg
https://m.primal.net/Pgwd.jpg
https://m.primal.net/Pgwf.jpg

2025-02-08 13:32:10

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Nice!

2025-02-08 13:32:00

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That hasn’t been as effective as I would like 😅

2025-02-08 13:12:50

What are the best resources out there to teach someone about inflation?
Not necessarily or directly related to Bitcoin.

2025-02-08 03:25:00

Work in progress 💥
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Always with @npub16xc…np3r
https://m.primal.net/OVhv.mov

2025-01-07 15:41:59

Check it out! Check it out!
ART OF FREEDOM HAS AN OFFICIAL SITE
WWW.ARTOFFREEDOM.NET
@nprofile…9828
💃💃💃

2024-12-09 11:11:31

Invitadísimos todos los hispanohablantes a un primer “Art of Freedom - Spanish Takeover” spaces😊
Hoy!!! Acá setear el recordatorio 👇🏼
https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1yoKMyEXzroKQ
Vamos a hablar de cultura y arte Bitcoin, enfocándonos en la cultura hispanohablante y en los desafíos que vemos!
Ojalá puedan sumarse a este episodio en vivo de EL ARTE DE LA LIBERTAD !!

2024-12-09 11:06:41

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Thank you for the mention and for the list! There were many I didn’t know before! 🧡

2024-11-19 18:59:28

Do you think art will lose part of its monetary premium and stop being used as store of value, when #Bitcoin becomes widely adopted?
Link to the “Fiat Art vs Bitcoin Art” panel 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
https://youtu.be/E7TDjeNOXcA?si=veKPVJZQETMyojNs
(English subtitles)
#note174x…m4ye

2024-11-17 23:54:48

¿Creen que el arte perderá parte del premium monetario y dejará de ser utilizado como reserva de valor, cuando Bitcoin se imponga masivamente?
Dejo el link a lo que fue el panel Arte Fiat vs Arte Bitcoin en La Bitconf 👇🏼
https://youtu.be/H0NXixubhuo?si=vK7xgRHTEBywnoXt

2024-11-11 18:26:42

New Art of Freedom show live starts in 5 min: https://x.com/i/spaces/1YqKDkLjwoYxV
Join us! 🧡

2024-11-06 13:43:30

#FreeRossDayOne
I’m auctioning a piece of this series, 90% of the proceeds go to Ross 🧡
You can check the auction site here 👇🏼
https://scarce.city/auctions/free-ross-print-20-21
#note1zxd…738f
https://m.primal.net/Luau.jpg

2024-10-31 15:03:39

This piece is fully inspired on the Bitcoin White Paper release day!
Happy #SeparationOfMoneyAndState day for everyone 🧡https://m.primal.net/LoDT.png

2024-10-31 13:56:32

This piece is fully inspired on the Bitcoin White Paper release day!
Happy #SeparationOfMoneyAndState day for everyone 🧡https://m.primal.net/LoDT.png

2024-10-29 14:41:44

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🧡💃🏼

2024-10-28 17:15:46

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We make it in Silver 980 and with gold top (gold 18K)
Send me a dm and I’ll share with you all the details of the project 🧡

2024-10-28 16:13:34

5 new Seal of Satoshi rings ready to go to amazing collectors 🧡💫💍
Check out some workshop pictures, we make each piece by hand once we have the new owner’s size.
Rings:
17/500
153/500
56/500
18/500
26/500
Have for ever been taken!
Send me a dm if you’d like to learn more!
https://m.primal.net/LkzV.jpg
https://m.primal.net/LkzY.jpg
https://m.primal.net/Lkza.jpg

2024-10-20 17:45:22

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Would hve loved to be there!!!

2024-10-20 16:38:19

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Exactly... I would enjoy that so much, but I wonder if people would make the effort of traveling, to be part of such an experience...

2024-10-20 13:44:04

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I mean human experiences, with a Bitcoin aproach. For example enjoy Bitcoin art, but also the possibility of painting a mural… or experience low time preference with yoga lessons or surf lessons… etc

2024-10-20 13:40:39

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Voy este año por primera vez! Estoy participando en el concurso de arte 🤞🏼 y voy a moderar un panel que me tiene muy contenta!

2024-10-19 20:02:12

Hey nostriches, I need your honest opinion 🙏🏼
Would you go to a Bitcoin event that has the conference element, but it’s more of an experience?
If for example there are many activities, and everything is related to Bitcoin, but most of those activities are not your classic conference talk or panel…??

2024-10-02 23:32:37

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Yassssse 🎨💃🏼

2024-10-02 14:29:58

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🦢🧡

2024-10-02 13:03:31

You can’t get more quality control than in-house printing!!
Thanks to @proofofink we are offering the best Gicleés ever!!
👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
https://proofofink.com/fine-art/
https://m.primal.net/LIdd.jpg
https://m.primal.net/LIdl.jpg
https://m.primal.net/LIdm.jpg

2024-09-29 14:16:55

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Hmm second try 😅
https://m.primal.net/LFcd.jpg

2024-09-29 14:16:08

Dogstr & Springstr 🧡
GM happy Sunday!

2024-09-22 17:49:11

How is your Sunday going?
#Foodstr
https://m.primal.net/KyZM.jpg

2024-09-18 16:35:53

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Lovely quote! I want to learn more about Goethe!

2024-09-18 16:26:24

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😍😍😍

2024-09-18 14:35:16

How do you explain inflation in few words? (Imagine explaining to someone you care about 😅)
This is for a project, I thank you in advance!

2024-09-18 14:26:16

“None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
#Bitcoin

2024-09-18 01:11:26

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Chile brilla en sus contrastes, desde el desierto hasta la Patagonia! Mi zona favorita si es Los Lagos 🧡
Ojalá puedas volver a visitarnos!
https://m.primal.net/KtQU.jpg

2024-09-18 00:34:40

Chile’s nature is so beautiful 🧡🇨🇱
#note1l9d…4a3p

2024-09-17 12:56:36

GM
How do you like your coffee?
#Coffeechain
https://m.primal.net/KsjV.jpg

2024-09-15 21:42:52

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we are leaving them here in the moment:
https://www.rebelmoney.art/aof

2024-09-15 18:27:15

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🧡💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼

2024-09-15 15:59:47

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Thank you! it worked!
note17kn5n6dex8pptfdk2522leftqdzs860ke9u3xadxwpx92nn0d55skrfer3

2024-09-15 15:56:22

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yep using Primal... what do you mean 2 times?!

2024-09-15 15:54:17

some times I want to post a video here in nostr, but it doesn´t work... what am I doing wrong?

2024-09-15 12:28:27

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😯🧡

2024-09-14 21:32:26

“The secret of happiness is freedom, and the secret of freedom is courage.” — Thucydides
#Bitcoin

2024-09-14 16:44:51

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Thanks for letting me know!!

2024-09-14 14:54:06

I just came back from exercising with my dad… 🧡💜
Tell me something that makes you happy in this moment 👇🏼

2024-09-14 03:08:39

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👀

2024-09-13 20:55:29

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Hope everything works 😅 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼

2024-09-13 16:52:01

#Foodstr am I doing this right?
#Feliz18🇨🇱
https://m.primal.net/KouB.mov

2024-09-13 10:49:13

GM plebs!
#Catstr
https://m.primal.net/KofQ.jpg

2024-09-12 18:24:42

Siena 🐕🧡
#Dogstr
https://m.primal.net/Knxz.jpg

2024-09-12 01:16:21

RULES WITHOUT RULERS.
Gn 🌙

2024-09-11 13:25:46

GM
https://m.primal.net/KmoW.jpg

2024-09-11 01:17:54

Today I learned a bit about how to use Nostr Nests with Alby and it made me happy.
Proof of fire will be next Friday 😅
How was your daystr?

2024-09-09 19:47:08

Peer - to - Peer
Work in progress
🧡🍐
https://m.primal.net/KlMR.jpg

2024-09-09 14:10:09

“I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it.” — Voltaire
#WhyWeBitcoin

2024-09-07 02:53:52

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Porque no sé usar nostr nests y no conozco otras formas de hacerlo 🥲 y estoy con un montón de cosas, lo que me ha complicado volver a investigar para ver si lo logro… también porque aunque me encanta nostr, la mayoría de las personas aún no la usan, lo que dificulra a la hora de querer comunicar algo y justamente llegar a esas personas 😣

2024-09-07 02:45:57

Don’t forget to schedule and join in for a new Art of Freedom episode 🧡
https://x.com/flomontoya_/status/1832248482893021643?s=46&t=ok1odJ9SRKkLe-NQKPdQTg
https://m.primal.net/Khcp.jpg

2024-09-05 17:32:07

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I’ll send you all the info to you dms 🧡🙌🏼

2024-09-05 02:30:38

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🧡🧡🧡

2024-09-05 00:23:29

Second session of this oil painting…
It’s been very weird getting back to this (last painting I did was back in 2019).
I have experienced so many different emotions: fear, happiness, anxiety, peace… almost doesn’t make any sense…
#Artstr
https://m.primal.net/KegP.mov

2024-09-04 03:02:55

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No es fácil, es algo que hay que ir evaluando e incluso modificando según van avanzando las cosas 😅

2024-09-02 13:19:12

So happy that my latest piece made in collab with #Polymerbit will be part of this 💃🏼🧡🚀
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5503159.0
https://m.primal.net/KaXK.jpg

2024-08-30 02:45:12

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🧡💃🏼🚀

2024-08-30 02:41:48

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☝🏼😅

2024-08-29 17:08:59

Remember the “it’s over 9000” meme?
You never know when it’s the last time you’ll see Bitcoin at 58K, but there will be a last time 🤪

2024-08-28 12:40:10

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I live the work you guys are doing there, and I loved the island! Hope to be there again one day 🧡

2024-08-27 19:36:03

*or share art 💃🏼
#note1lj9…2r87

2024-08-21 21:50:05

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Thank you 🧡

2024-08-21 21:29:05

What is something unexpected that you’ve grown to love/like thanks to Bitcoin?
For me is wearing the color orange… never thought I would do that willingly 😅

2024-08-21 21:01:39

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Thank you 🧡

2024-08-21 21:01:25

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I like your thinking… the thing is, this was inspired in classic seals (aesthetics & what it means), but it’s done in very hight quality materials (silver 980 or gold 18K) which are too soft to use as a stamp… also, sadly, it can’t be changed just to make 1 🥲 if we were to make more, we could talk 😅

2024-08-21 20:45:10

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👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
https://ungovernable.store/pages/seal-of-satoshi

2024-08-21 20:44:20

SEAL OF SATOSHI
Sharing this project so dear to me again, to let you guys know that you can still have one!
Every piece is hand made in the size of the buyer 🧡
You can also pick any free number from 1 to 500! https://image.nostr.build/fe5def7c483c809a3543bd67f0990129e850d7366606e61b72a0aecbd1dad66f.jpg https://image.nostr.build/cb8b9f79d11d3766a11dc69eed2394daaff580a5e18550dc348baab97301e624.jpg https://image.nostr.build/b0cee7c30674d54ef14791574f39d0a7acc714f25894d7c756ecc698e791e978.jpg

2024-08-20 13:54:12

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I really don’t know, what I meant is that we personally haven’t had the tine to find a better solution 🥲

2024-08-20 13:53:26

With the Art of Freedom we have a telegram group, where we talk about art & bitcoin and we share details of upcoming shows 🧡 (or where to find past episodes)
You can join here: https://t.me/+QzwjZisegithN2U0

2024-08-19 15:55:59

What would you like for #RebelMoney and I to ask the legend #GusGrillasca ?!
https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1ypKdpaqYoRKW
I know you nostriches don’t like X and spaces, but for the moment is the easiest way to carry the show! We will try to implement more options in the future 🧡

2024-08-18 13:35:06

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🧡💃🏼🎨

2024-07-09 02:43:55

If you are feeling uninspired, go take a walk in nature 🧡 https://image.nostr.build/0b02ab507bf6b08e0b803e1e7a8d06a151d75f4389539c304f19e0d6bccf6829.jpg https://image.nostr.build/a9dc50332b2316164d2e20fe08e142f1bc1c7487974c99b021a5c1b2aa62d646.jpg https://image.nostr.build/59fd8b2832e9a1b1235e7554a9d7baebfe08da6b19be26c9aafdbf7297654eaf.jpg https://image.nostr.build/7768e8b3d6aa2ba3c4b131efa51ed796df715fcf6cfc7f933328683950c9e347.jpg

2024-06-26 00:46:52

Back on the workshop!
#SneakPeek - Working on a new collab ✨
#SpoilerAlert - Will you be at Nashville in July? 🙊 https://video.nostr.build/0a8f9efa7ab1ad7748c2eddcfbc198e715868711e48ef0f748e319954249d9df.mp4

2024-06-24 18:29:06

Join us for a new The Art of Freedom spaces 🧡
Live in 2 minutes
https://twitter.com/i/spaces/1lPKqbOPXBAGb

2024-06-18 12:15:28

#FreeAssangeNow screen print PoW! Enjoy in 30 seconds what took me many hours in the workshop:
https://youtube.com/shorts/ktCk7dBpV2I?si=nvS8mlrRlwGzn7Jx
Soon I’ll have more information about this new series 🧡🔥
#SpoilerAlert 👉🏼 #scarcedotcity

2024-06-08 17:17:10

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😯😯

2024-06-08 15:52:02

What’s your favorite Bitcoiner film ever?!
*Bitcoiner film doesn’t necessarily mention Bitcoin

2024-06-07 17:55:01

⏰💥 Set a reminder so that you don’t miss on a new ART OF FREEDOM Spaces 🧡
Next Monday #anikthefirst joins us to talk about Music, Culture, Bitcoin and all his upcoming projects 🚀
#BoatTippingClub
👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
https://x.com/flomontoya_/status/1799136837337808962?s=46&t=ok1odJ9SRKkLe-NQKPdQTg

2024-05-29 19:07:14

Let there be orange 🧡 https://video.nostr.build/4303e04207ce2d819d33f1784df049dcafc5481f9f067cf303eea1ba83d747a8.mp4

2024-05-21 12:52:28

Hey! just a reminder that you can get serilized high quality Gicleé prints of some of my drawings here:
proofofink.com/fine-art/ https://image.nostr.build/a5ddfb7ce352d060d11734e7825bb180df724447ad4a39c8a905463bd97f3dc3.jpg https://image.nostr.build/28f56a95f17e18569c081ee0e51504731081481bceaafed49a855a30db5d5128.jpg

2024-05-17 17:25:03

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🧡🧡🧡