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Akneye Opens NFT Exhibition at Venice Art Biennale
Promotion: Armenian art platform Akneye collaborated with non-fungible token platform ftNFT to launch an exhibition during the Venice Art Biennale where the sculptures of 21 different artists are exhibited alongside their NFT equivalents.
Located near the city’s Arsenale, the exhibition which mixes physical and digital work features Akneye’s iconic eye sculptures. The pieces are hand painted by different artists from Armenia and beyond.
THE ftNFT The platform functions as a marketplace for people to buy and sell NFTs – unique digital assets created using blockchain technology.
The Phygital Space exhibition is presented at the Venice Art Biennale
Curated by artistic director Anastasia Dawson, the showcase includes contributions from the Georgian painter Elene MetreveliArmenian-Syrian artist Stéphanie Sanossian and London painter Larry Amponsah.
As part of the showcase, custom eye sculptures by each artist are on display alongside NFT digital representations of the pieces. They are experienced as dynamic digital artworks using interactive LED screens and animated displays.
“Phygital Spaces is not just any digital space; it is a vision of the future of art, where boundaries are blurred and new connections are formed between artist, observer and medium” , said Akneye founder Vigen Badalyan.
“Akneye by ftNFT is a testament to the power of collaboration across cultures and disciplines,” added Dawson. “It embodies our mission to innovate in the art world while respecting traditional languages.”
As part of the Venice Biennale, participating artists will also create live art on site at Espace Phygital until November 24.
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Phygital Space by ftNFT is on display at Ramo de la Tana 2124a in Venice, Italy from April 20 to November 24. For more architecture and design events, exhibitions and talks, visit Dezeen Events Guide.
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This article was written by Dezeen for the Akneye Project, as part of its participation in this year’s Venice Biennale. The article was produced as part of a partnership. Learn more about Dezeen partnership content here.