Everything you need to know, from must-see exhibitions and installations, to digital art and NFTs from around the globe.
Showcasing some of the most innovative and exciting digital art and NFTs from around the globe, the Digital Art Fair celebrates the world of the digital art era. And best of all, it’s heading back to Hong Kong.
Taking place from Thursday 19 October to Monday 23 October in a band new venue, The Kunsthalle at K11 MUSEA, The Digital Art Fair – Asia Edition sees the return of all the fair’s specially crafted art zones; Prestige, Immersive, Pioneer, Virtual and Inspire, each carefully curated to enrich the fair’s presentation of innovative digital fine art globally.
This innovative fair provides a much-needed platform for both emerging and established artists to exhibit their work, and for local art fans and collectors to discover and purchase new digital artworks.
After launching in 2021, the Digital Art Fair’s 2023 edition promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a range of galleries and institutions from Asia, Europe and America on display. International highlights include The Calder Question by The Calder Foundation and TR-LAB from Shanghai, David Ariew presented by MakersPlace from New York, Andrea Bonaceto, Maotik and Funa Ye presented by Paris’ TAEX, and the likes of Chris Yee, David Mcleod, Nick Thomm presented by the Culture Vault in Sydney.
TRLab and the Calder Foundation will be presenting The Calder Question, the first official NFT project devoted to the pioneering genius of 20th century artist Alexander Calder. The unique journey will give visitors the rare opportunity to connect with the life and work of Calder.
There is no shortage of local talent either. The fair marks the return of Hong Kong artist Henry Chu, represented by Ora Ora Gallery, who has been widely exhibited in some of the world’s most prestigious museums, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and Hong Kong’s M+ Museum. At the 2021 fair, he presented “Blockchain Piano”, which cleverly converted crypto price into music in real-time, and allowed visitors to buy crypto through playing songs.
Taiwanese-American illustrator Jonathan Jay Lee, who is based in Hong Kong, will be presenting a site-specific and multisensory installation titled ‘Take Your Time’, which was inspired by neon lights and commissioned by Oriental Watch Company.
Another highlight of this year’s fair is the Immersive Room, which gives visitors a unique opportunity to experience innovative digital art through multiple senses. Created by David Ariew, one of the world’s leading digital artists and a pioneer in the field of 3D animation, ‘Quantum Transcendence’ is an immersive visual meditation that exists in a dimension of pure light and meditative reflection. The symmetry and constant movement of the installation creates a hypnotic sensation, absorbing viewers into a comforting journey that pulsates light and energy.
Along with all the art and installations on display, the Digital Art Fair 2023 will also be hosting inspiring discussions between the global community, artists and curators.
19 – 23 October 2023, 6F Kunsthalle, K11 Art & Cultural Centre, K11 MUSEA
For tickets and more information, visit www.digitalartfair.io