How it Went: Opening of Scoletta dell’Arte: Digital Reform Exhibition in Venice

On April 18th, TAEX welcomed guests and friends in Venice, at Scoletta Dell’Arte Digital Reform exhibition opening. The visitors were invited to experience pieces that visualise the process of learning to make digital art and its direct links with the History of Art in a playful, yet profound way.

<h4 dir="ltr">On April 18th, TAEX welcomed guests and friends in Venice, at Scoletta Dell&rsquo;Arte Digital Reform exhibition opening. The visitors were invited to experience pieces that visualise the process of learning to make digital art and its direct links with the History of Art in a playful, yet profound way. Scheduled to run until the 15th of September, the show features works by renowned digital artists &mdash; <a href="/artist/14" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shu Lea Cheang</a>, Francesco D&rsquo;Isa, <a href="/artist/32" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MAOTIK</a>, <a href="/artist/33" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Funa Ye</a>, Andrea Meregalli, Accurat &mdash; alongside a collection of artworks by old masters &mdash; Theodore Gericault, Abraham Bloemaert, George Rouault, Kazimir Malevich.</h4>
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<pre>Andrea Meregalli, You Are Making Art, Installation</pre>
Emerging from the wind and intermittent rain of Venice, people from all ways of art streamed towards the ornate gates of the former scoletta-turned-digital-art-hub, where TAEX proudly presented its truly foundational exhibition. Despite the unstable weather and the art events overload, <a href="/news/21/scoletta-dell-arte-digital-reform" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Scoletta dell&rsquo;Arte: Digital Reform</a> garnered a crowd of renowned guests (even the busy Hans Ulrich Obrist paid a brief yet curious visit) &mdash; art collectors, gallery and museum directors, artists of La Biennale.&nbsp;
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<pre dir="ltr">The busy entry to Scoletta</pre>
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Greeted at the front by the curator <a href="/curator/3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr Antonio Geusa</a> and TAEX Team, the visitors began their journey with a glass of champagne and an interactive installation by Andrea Meregalli. The work, which invited guests to generate their own artworks with their presence, produced over 400 images and many conversations that night.
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<pre dir="ltr">Opening guests interacting with Vera AI</pre>
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The evening began at 4 pm and went very much over time, with guests packed tightly across the 3 levels of the exhibition. Vera &mdash; TAEX&rsquo;s text-to-image AI software garnered a queue of users, eager to generate their own images in the 4 genres of digital art.
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We would like to thank our wonderful guests for their precious time during the La Biennale opening days and of course, the stimulating conversations that keep us going.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Please enjoy the full event image archive <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/19MUl_xsNi-jA_AYJ9ChHud9-Ppu5uKgJ?usp=share_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. Kindly note that any reproduction of the photographs must be credited.
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<h4>Location&nbsp;</h4>
Scoletta Battioro e Tiraoro di Venezia
Salizada San Stae, 1980, 30135 Venezia VE, Italy
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<h4 dir="ltr">Opening times</h4>
19 April - 15 September
Tuesday to Sunday 10 am - 6pm, Mondays closed
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<h4 dir="ltr">For any inquiries please contact:</h4>
TAEX Head of Development&nbsp;
Stefanie De Regel&nbsp;
stefanie@taex.com
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Continuum by Krista Kim at London Digital Art Week

TAEX presents Continuum, a one-day exhibition by the renowned artist Krista Kim at Outernet London on April 26th, 2024

Continuum is a digital Zen landscape created by Krista Kim in response to the disconnection and distraction pervading society today due to technology overuse. Krista sought to transform digital screens into spaces for mindfulness rather than distraction. Continuum Collection includes 10 unique segments from the whole Continuum artwork, featured at the Outernet during London Digital Art Week.
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The artwork consists of subtle gradients on the screens that gradually shift over time, creating an ever-evolving tranquil scene. Krista&rsquo;s inspiration came from her time spent in the serene Ryoanji Temple Garden in Kyoto combined with seeing the potential of digital interfaces as portals to peace.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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Krista Kim&rsquo;s intention is for Continuum to serve as a bridge between digital and human - a place for us to reconnect with our presence and tranquillity. This guided meditation we are about to embark on is meant to transport us into that state.
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Krista Kim is a contemporary artist and a founder of the Techism movement. Having an interest in both digital and physical realms she developed her signature technique that involves a wide range of media including digital software, light, video, glass and plexi. Kim focuses on the concept of digital consciousness and the effects produced by digital technology on human perception, media, social structures, and communication.
Krista is a contributing Metaverse Editor for Vogue Singapore. She is a cultural leader at the World Economic Forum (2023) and a member of the Meridian Institute for Cultural Diplomacy. Kim is a keynote speaker of major metaverse conferences all over the globe.
Kim&rsquo;s works are featured in the permanent collections of Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris (2023), LACMA museum in Los Angeles (2022). Her works were shown at major art events such as Triennale di Milano (2022), Times Square Arts (2022), Venice Architecture biennale (2021), Paris biennale (2018) and art fairs. Kim&rsquo;s exhibition list includes significant museums and galleries in Europe, US, Canada, China and Singapore. Among her artistic collaborations with brands are projects for Louis Vuitton, Lamborghini, Mercedes Benz AMG and Lanvin.
Kim&rsquo;s artworks were featured on the cover of Bazaar Art, Vogue Hong Kong, and featured in AD, Artnet, NYT, Dezeeen, Vogue (UK, Singapore), FT, The Times, Forbes, New York magazine, The Art Newspaper and many others.
Kim holds a master's degree in fine arts at the LASALLE College of the Arts in Singapore (2014) and a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Toronto (2001).
Kim has been featured in UNESCO's list of &ldquo;50 Minds for The Next 50&rdquo; and recognized as &ldquo;the new digital Rothko&rdquo; by Forbes. Her name appears in the ranks of top 30 Most Influential People of the Metaverse by Read and Write Magazine (2021), top 100 by Architectural Digest (2021), and top 50 &ldquo;NFTy50&rdquo; by Fortune Magazine (2022). Kim won the Excellence in Digital Art prize from the Createurs Design Awards (2024).
Krista Kim is currently based in Los Angeles.
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Outernet is a global media and entertainment company. They create connected city-centre entertainment districts where music, film, art, gaming and retail experiences come to life in new breath-taking ways courtesy of our unique creative and technical capabilities.
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Digital Art Week centres on bringing digital experiences to life in exciting spaces and iconic locations. Powered by NextGen technologies, they bring brand storytelling to life through experiential digital arts.
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Screening of Continuum will happen twice every hour in the Outernet space.
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<h4 dir="ltr">Date</h4>
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April 26th, 2024
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<h4 dir="ltr">Screening Times</h4>
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10:00, 10:31, 10:39, 11:08, 11:25, 11:45, 12:15, 12:35
12:51, 13:08, 13:34, 13:43, 14:08, 14:25, 14:45, 15:15
15:36, 15:52, 16:08, 16:34, 16:41, 17:08, 17:25, 17:45
18:15, 18:36, 18:52, 19:08, 19:37, 19:44, 20:08, 20:25
20:45, 21:15, 21:36, 21:52, 22:08, 22:37, 22:44, 23:08
23:25, 23:44
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<h4 dir="ltr">Location</h4>
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Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 8LH
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<h4 dir="ltr">For any inquiries please contact:</h4>
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TAEX Head of Development&nbsp;
Stefanie De Regel&nbsp;
<a href="mailto:stefanie@taex.com">stefanie@taex.com</a>
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Multimodality: The Audiovisual Avant-garde

TAEX cordially invites you to an exhibition and special event at London Digital Art Week celebrating the work of artist and musician Massimo Magee on the 24 April 2024.

Music event and exhibition by Massimo Magee and TAEX at London Digital Art Week

<h3 dir="ltr">TAEX cordially invites you to an exhibition and special event at London Digital Art Week celebrating the work of artist and musician Massimo Magee on the 24 April 2024.</h3>
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Staged at Cromwell Place in London, the exhibition is centred around the installation 3 Colours in 3 Modes, a group of three pieces from <a href="/drop/32" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Audiovisual Digital Abstraction</a> Collection by <a href="/artist/34" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Massimo Magee</a>, alongside 6 digital art pieces curated by <a href="/curator/5" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aurora Garrison</a>, which are designed to sound together, live in the room. Each of the pieces, in its audio reading, has a slightly different length, which over time alters and evolves the sonic image of the exhibition. The pieces are shaped from audiovisual data, creating an immersive world of static colours and shifting electronic tones, all within a unique harmonic framework referred to as the Superformula. The visual reading of each piece is presented on aluminium.
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The event will feature a first-time live performance of a composition for string quartet by Massimo Magee, also derived from the Superformula harmonic framework, called Quartet Derivation, which will be performed several times throughout the evening, against the changing electronic backdrop of the audiovisual installation.&nbsp;
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Quartet Derivation is a contemporary classical piece&mdash;written to accompany 3 Colours in 3 Modes as part of a larger, ongoing electroacoustic project&mdash;that combines an avant-garde approach with unexpectedly Romantic-era undertones. Although it is an acoustic, classically-notated work for a string quartet, it was created using very digital techniques such as glitching and MIDI degradation, making for an intriguing contrast of the traditional and the cutting-edge.&nbsp;
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The piece will be performed by the world-renowned contemporary classical music ensemble Apartment House, which has been performing vital new music from revered contemporary classical composers for nearly 30 years. Massimo will also perform live on the alto saxophone.
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Massimo Magee is an artist, writer, and musician. He creates avant-garde digital art that challenges traditional perceptions and representations by interweaving sound and visuals into a single file. Magee authored Manifesto (New Unities) in 2017 &mdash;a seminal call to action passionately advocating for a radical new approach to creating and consuming art. Magee&rsquo;s call to action embodies his oeuvre's innovative spirit and relentless experimentation.&nbsp;
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Moreover, Magee's work as a recording artist on the esteemed New York label 577 Records has garnered him a dedicated following within the experimental music community. Massimo Magee is based in London, UK.
 
<h4 dir="ltr">Agenda</h4>
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The event commences at 4 pm, open for general admission till 6pm, followed by 3 15-minute performances from 7 pm till 10 pm.
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<h4 dir="ltr">Date</h4>
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April 24, 2024 at 5 Cromwell Place, London, SW7 2JE
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Ticket reservation via <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/multimodality-the-audiovisual-avant-garde-music-event-and-exhibition-tickets-877978837337?aff=erelpanelorg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Eventbrite</a> is required.&nbsp;
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For more information and press inquiries contact:
TAEX Head of Development Stefanie De Regel events@taex.com
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How it went: TAEX at NFT Paris 2024

On the 23-24th of February TAEX joined an inspiring crowd at the 3rd edition of NFT Paris to present a new collection Neogene by world-renowned architect Alper Derinboğaz featured on our platform.

<h3 dir="ltr">On the 23-24th of February TAEX joined an inspiring crowd at the 3rd edition of NFT Paris to present a new collection Neogene by world-renowned architect Alper Derinboğaz featured on our platform. Throughout two rainy days in Paris digital art collectors and leaders of web3 were exchanging about the future of industry at Grand Palais &Eacute;ph&eacute;m&egrave;re, right in front of the Eiffel Tower.</h3>
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TAEX proudly presented <a title="Neogene Collection" href="/drop/35/neogene" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Neogene</a> &mdash; the first digital art collection by Alper Derinboğaz. A globally-thinking architect, he expanded his interdisciplinary approach towards digital art using the tools of big data analysis and artificial intelligence. As someone who had been using technologies as the founding base for the future constructions of his architectural projects, Alper perfectly anticipates the future merge of ideas, art and technology.
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Dedicated to one of the oldest metals on Earth &mdash; bismuth &mdash; Neogene shows its geological transformation throughout the existence of our planet. In a couple of minutes we witness the dynamics of bismuth over tens of thousands of years. Ten unique 3D artefacts were presented at the TAEX booth with black mirrors that were reflecting the artwork and inviting the visitors to contemplate the flux of time inside a huge temporary building&mdash;Grand Palais &Eacute;ph&eacute;m&egrave;re.
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TAEX together with Makerspace hosted a Collectors Club dinner in order to share ideas and get fully ready for the NFT Paris fair, uniting art collectors curious about the perspectives of digital art.
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We would like to thank our partners MakersPlace for the outstanding collaboration!
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<h4 dir="ltr">Please enjoy the full event image archive <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1b5kXvfrUAkbyDSY3TapzyBcZHGaaUmBj?usp=share_link" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. Note, that any reproduction of the photographs must be credited.</h4>
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TAEX Presents Neogene by Alper Derinboğaz at the 3rd Edition of NFT Paris

TAEX Presents Neogene by Alper Derinboğaz at the 3rd edition of NFT Paris

<h3 dir="ltr">TAEX joins the 3rd edition of NFT Paris to present the Neogene collection by award-winning architect and artist Alper Derinboğaz.</h3>
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Neogene is a collection of works by the renowned architect and artist Alper Derinboğaz. The series consists of 3D artefacts, generated using Data Morphosis methodology, based on simulations of geological formations from prehistoric times. The collection aims to transfer the geological time markers of our planet into a digital archive, as the continuity of our existence is more and more debatable with the emergence of AI technologies and environmental threats. Each artefact has a unique pairing of generated 3D forms and earth-based material qualities. This collection reminds us that humankind exists on the Earth just for a singular moment of its global history. However, our limited perception of temporality poses a significant threat to human existence, within the realms of architectural and geographical issues. The collection is curated by Dasha Shkel.
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The first release of the collection features the White Mass series, re-morphed from bismuth &mdash; a mineral that has been present since the formation of the Earth and changes with time. While observing the object&rsquo;s alluring transformation, we witness the entire human life on Earth only in a single frame of animation. This material is a unique visual spectacle exhibiting a spiral, stair-stepped structure, deceiving the observer&rsquo;s time perception. By the end of each loop, the time passed corresponds to 19 quintillion years.&nbsp;
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Alper Derinboğaz is an architect and artist known for his focus on seeking communal relationships between the environment and spatial elements through scientific strategies. His projects range from cultural institutions, including the upcoming Istanbul City Museum, to architectural installations and masterplans. As a Fulbright Scholar and winner of dozens of prestigious awards, including the Europe 40 under 40 by The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, Alper showcased his research at notable events like the Venice Architecture Biennale.&nbsp;
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Explore the Neogene collection online and visit our booth G at NFT Paris from 23rd to 24th of February 2024.
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<h4 dir="ltr">General Admission</h4>
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February 23-24, 2024
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<h4 dir="ltr">Location</h4>
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Grand Palais &Eacute;ph&eacute;m&egrave;re, Champ de Mars,
2 Pl. Joffre, 75007 Paris
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For any inquiries please contact:
TAEX Head of Development&nbsp;
Stefanie De Regel&nbsp;
<a href="mailto:stefanie@taex.com">stefanie@taex.com</a>
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TAEX Presents Angelo Plessas at Art Dubai Digital 2024 

TAEX is delighted to present a new series of interactive websites by the pioneer of Internet art Angelo Plessas.

TAEX presents Angelo Plessas at Art Dubai Digital 2024 

<h3 dir="ltr">TAEX is delighted to present a new series of interactive websites by the pioneer of Internet art Angelo Plessas.</h3>
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In his new series of interactive websites uniting spirituality and technology, Angelo Plessas opens three portals for the formation of a new cosmic consciousness. He engages the viewer in a step-by-step process of TechnoShamanistic healing &mdash; through meditation, blessing, reflection, and rebirth.&nbsp;
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The websites were created within the long-term project The Noospheric Society, which Angelo has been running since 2017. The term &lsquo;noosphere&rsquo; here embodies a sphere, which has advanced from the biosphere into a new layer of global human intelligence. The booth will also feature a selection of physical works by Angelo &mdash; neon sculptures and anthropomorphic quilts.
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The first website &mdash; QuantaMirage.com &mdash;inspired by shamanic and tantric iconography sets a celestial landscape where users are invited to explore the symbiosis of ancient wisdom with algorithms. This website is becoming a TechnoShamanic tool for healing, blessing, and meditating.
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The second portal &mdash; CycleOfEndlessRebirths.com &mdash; envisions an altar of forgotten cosmogonies and computer-generated symbolisms, inspired by ancient and cybernetic symbols which usually adorn plates and heraldry. While the user is tapping or clicking on the screen the organic forms are being re-arranged and re-constructed endlessly.
 
The final website &mdash; BehindTheSolarGlow.com, transforms each movement of your cursor into a melodic crescendo, turning the luminous mandala strings into a celestial harp. While this celestial curtain unfurls, the pulsating heart of a solar eclipse is being revealed.
 
Angelo Plessas (b.1974) is an artist investigating the ambiguous approach of spirituality with technology and exploring different cosmologies which connect ancient, folk and cybernetic histories. Since the early years of the Internet, Plessas&rsquo; research has been focused on the fluid relationship between online and offline worlds and has been initiating communal experiences between beings, symbols, and machines.&nbsp;
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His activities range from performances to artist residencies; from self-publishing books to interactive websites; from quilted sculptures to live-stream events; and from neon installations to educational projects. Recently his practice has expanded to teaching, writing, curating, and different forms of healing.&nbsp;
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Angelo&rsquo;s work has been exhibited internationally in recent shows such as the 8th Thessaloniki Biennale, the Onassis Foundation (Athens), the 8th Biennale of Gherd&euml;ina (Val Gardena), the Serralves Foundation (Porto), and the 13th Gwangju Biennale in South Korea. Other projects have also been exhibited in documenta 14 in both Kassel and Athens, The Museum of Contemporary Art (Chicago), the Jeu de Paume (Paris), the DESTE Foundation (Nea Ionia), and the National Museum of Contemporary Art (Athens).&nbsp;
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He is the founder of the independent space P.E.T. Projects in Athens, a Fulbright alumnus, and the recipient of the DESTE Foundation Prize in 2015.
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<h3 dir="ltr">Art Dubai Digital</h3>
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Madinat Jumeirah, King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud St, Al Sufouh 1, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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VIP Previews&nbsp;
28-29 February 2024
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Public days&nbsp;
1-3 March 2024
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<h4 dir="ltr">For more information or press inquiries please contact <a href="mailto:stefanie@taex.com">stefanie@taex.com</a></h4>
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TAEX at Digital Art Fair Asia in Hong Kong

Through the Looking Glass exhibition featuring MAOTIK, Andrea Bonaceto, and Funa Ye opened at the Prestige Zone

Through the Looking Glass exhibition opened at the K11 Art & Cultural Centre

<h3 dir="ltr">TAEX is delighted to present an exhibition Through the Looking Glass featuring Andrea Bonaceto, MAOTIK, and Funa Ye curated by Caterina Licitra, Kim Randall-Stevens, and Dasha Shkel.</h3>
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The booth shows a true convergence of AI and artistic creation, where machine intelligence collaborates with human ingenuity to push the limits of what is possible. Through the use of computer-generated algorithms, artists have crafted immersive environments that transport us into alternate realities akin to stepping through the proverbial looking glass.
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On-chain artwork by Italian artist Andrea Bonaceto is followed by three off-chain pieces People, Masks, Outside my window, and Self-portrait #1&mdash;fruits of artist&rsquo;s reflection on visual art, poetry, and technology. Andrea has showcased his artworks across the globe, and high-profile auction houses such as Christie&rsquo;s and Phillips have featured and sold his pieces.
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Neo-Mastr Portraits by Funa Ye, based in London and Beijing, continues <a href="/drop/8">her drop</a> previously published on TAEX. By using GAN technology, Ye delves into the multifaceted identity, culture, and aesthetics of modern China through AI-driven artistic representation. Neo-Mastr series analyses the portraits of Chinese ethnic minorities and the selfies of Smart &mdash; a well-known subculture in China that has a very distinct sense of identity &mdash; to create avatars for the Smart community.
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MATERIA by French digital artist MAOTIK (Mathieu Le Sourd) project explores the different transformations of matter, embodying each process in a living, dynamic work of art. Generative visuals and sound design are synchronised to express the passage of one state to another, a continuous metamorphosis. The experience goes through the four fundamental states of matter &mdash; solid, liquid, gas, and plasma, transforming our perception of space. &lsquo;Materia&rsquo; lies at the intersection of art, science, and technology, reflecting on the eternal and the natural.
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Apart from the booth in the Prestige Zone of DAFA 2023, TAEX took part in the Inspire Series at the Digital Art Fair Asia 2023 Asia Edition with a panel talk by Andrea Bonaceto in conversation and TAEX's Head of Development Stefanie De Regel. Bonaceto shared his insights about crypto art perspectives with a traditional art approach, the milestones of his artistic journey, and creative inspirations.
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<h4 dir="ltr">DIGITAL ART FAIR ASIA 2023</h4>
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Dates
19 - 23 Oct 2023
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Location
Prestige Zone
K11 Art &amp; Cultural Centre, K11 MUSEA
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<h4 dir="ltr">FAIR OPENING HOURS</h4>
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Private Opening
19/10/23&nbsp;
12:00-22:00 pm
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VIP Days
20-21 Oct, 2023
11:00-21:00 pm
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Public Days
22-23 Oct, 2023
11:00-21:00 pm
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For any inquiries please contact TAEX Head of Development Stefanie De Regel <a href="mailto:stefanie@taex.com">stefanie@taex.com</a>
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Press:
<a title="Meet Digital Artist MAOTIK &mdash; Interview at Prestige Magazine Hong Kong" href="https://www.prestigeonline.com/hk/lifestyle/painting-by-numbers-meet-digital-artist-maotik/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Painting by Numbers: Meet Digital Artist MAOTIK &mdash; Interview for Prestige Magazine</a>
<a title="DAFA returns to Hong Kong &mdash; Tatler Asia" href="https://www.tatlerasia.com/lifestyle/arts/digital-art-fair-2023-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Digital Art Fair&rsquo;s Asia edition returns to Hong Kong &mdash; Tatler Asia</a>
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TAEX presents Neogene by Alper Derinboğaz at the 18th Contemporary Istanbul

At the peak of the Contemporary Istanbul art fair TAEX is thrilled to present an award-winning architect and artist Alper Derinboğaz, whose drop curated by Dasha Shkel will be featured on the platform in early October.

September 23rd
İstanbul
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<h3 dir="ltr">At the peak of the Contemporary Istanbul art fair TAEX is thrilled to present an award-winning architect and artist Alper Derinboğaz, whose drop curated by Dasha Shkel will be featured on the platform in early October.</h3>
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In the Neogene Collection Derinboğaz continues his research by compiling geographical data through generative AI and transforming it by algorithmic modelling tools. The NFT drop consists of 3D generated&nbsp; artefacts based on simulations of geological formations from the distant past. The &lsquo;Data Morphosis &rsquo;methodology allows the artist to transfer ancient layers of our planet into the digital realm and to reconstruct the earth's crust in blockchain.
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Each artefact of the Neogene Collection possesses a unique pairing of generated 3D-forms and earth-based material qualities. TAEX&rsquo;s preview of the collection features the White Mass series, named after the etymological starting point of the word &ldquo;bismuth&rdquo; &mdash; a metal that has been present since the formation of the Earth. Bismuth has the longest known alpha decay half-life, implying that only a minuscule fraction, approximately less than one-billionth, of the original bismuth has transformed through radioactive decay since the formation of the Planet Earth, putting the time-scale of human existence into perspective.
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The realms of architectural and geographical issues have been the core of Alper Derinboğaz&rsquo;s work as an artist and architect for decades. He explores the relationships between the environment and spatial elements through scientific strategies. Derinboğaz&rsquo;s projects range from cultural institutions, like the eagerly awaited Istanbul City Museum, to architectural installations and masterplans.&nbsp;
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А Fulbright Scholar, selected architect at &lsquo;Europe 40 Under 40&rsquo; by the European centre, recognized by Arkitera and Achdaily, the winner of over twenty awards, including Green Good Design, The Plan, Architizer A+A, World Architecture Awards, and the German Design Award, Derinboğaz had showcased his research in notable events like the Venice Architecture Biennale.&nbsp;
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<a title="TAEX Curator Dasha Shkel" href="/curator/4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dasha Shkel</a> is a TAEX curator and interdisciplinary artist based in Istanbul, Sofia, and Berlin. She explores the many relationships between technology, culture, and society by using various methods from immersive socio-cultural experiments, immersive practices to live audio-visual performances.
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Explore the Neogene Collection&nbsp;and visit our booth at Contemporary Istanbul from September 27th till October 1st.&nbsp;
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<h4 dir="ltr">Opening hours</h4>
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At First Sight
26 September 2023, 4 pm - 8 pm
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VIP Preview
27 September 2023, 11 аm - 3 pm
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General Admission
27 September 2023, 3 pm - 8 pm
28 September - 1 October, 11 аm - 8pm
(Please note that the fair will end at 7 pm on the last day)
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<h4 dir="ltr">Location</h4>
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<a title="Google Maps Directions to Tersane Istanbul" href="https://maps.app.goo.gl/fwdSt73CMsfSYbpB6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tersane Istanbul</a>, Hali&ccedil; Camii Kebir Mahallesi Taşkızak, Tersane Cd. No:5, 34440 Beyoğlu, Istanbul
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For any inquiries please contact TAEX Head of Development Stefanie De Regel <a title="Email" href="mailto:stefanie@taex.com?subject=Contemporary%20Istanbul%202023%20Inquiry">stefanie@taex.com</a>
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Art Evolution in the Era of New Technologies

Panel talk at Cryptoart Seoul and Frieze Week Seoul

Art Evolution in the Era of New Technologies - TAEX

TAEX panel talk at Cryptoart Seoul and Frieze Week Seoul

<h4 dir="ltr">September 6th | 8pm &mdash; till late</h4>
<h4 dir="ltr">Panel discussion duration: 40 minutes followed by a Q&amp;A</h4>
<h4 dir="ltr">Location: Alver (34 Gangnam-daero 102-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea)</h4>
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What vectors will the art be developing in the future? How does it evolve in the era of new technologies? CEO The Art Newspaper Nick Sargent and TAEX Head of Development Stefanie De Regel will be debating on the future of art and its heritage, media art and the challenges of AI towards it. The discussion will be moderated by an Executive Director Maison Suri / Suri Paris Su Park.
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By contributing to the art industry from different angles&mdash;media, theory, curation&mdash;the panellists will reflect on new trends that bring art into a new chapter with AI, new media and NFT and share their thoughts on the place of the Korean art scene in this ecosystem. How do curators and art critics perceive their criteria and their responsibility towards the art community today?
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<h4 dir="ltr">Participants:</h4>
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Nick Sargent is the CEO of The Art Newspaper &mdash; an online and print newspaper that covers the international art world, was founded in 1990 by Umberto Allemandi and Anna Somers Cocks on the original concept of Il Giornale dell'Arte, founded 1983.&nbsp;
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The Art Newspaper International Edition has offices in London and New York. Its unrivalled news and events coverage is fed by a network of sister editions, which together have more than 50 correspondents working in more than 30 countries, with editorial offices in Paris, Moscow and Shanghai.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.theartnewspaper.com/information/about">The Art Newspaper International</a> enjoys complete editorial independence; its reputation as the journal of record for the art world, and the bible of the art industry, depends on this.
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Stefanie De Regel is Head of Development at TAEX. She has always had a foot in art, starting out as an art lawyer with the specific focus on the digital renaissance that came with blockchain. She has been involved in numerous art projects across Europe and Asia that combine art and digital technologies &mdash; from AR or NFTs.
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<h4 dir="ltr">Moderator:</h4>
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Su Park is an executive director of Maison Suri / Suri Paris. Based in Paris, Seoul, and New York. Passionate about cross-cultural exchange, she works in various international projects to create memorable experiences and bring together the best of both worlds, between the East and the West. Su oversees private collection and alternative asset management serving as an international director at a family office in Korea.
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Su directed the newly opened Paris branch of Kukje, nation-leading Korean gallery, and earlier in the same year introduced immersive exhibitions highlighting Korean contemporary art to a global audience during the inaugural Frieze Seoul in 2022. Previously she has worked as a corporate partnership director of hospitality projects for the 2018 PyeongChang Olympic and as an assistant producer of art &amp; culture programs at Arirang.&nbsp;
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How it went: TAEX x Spark event and drop presentation for NFC Lisbon

On the 8th of June TAEX & Spark welcomed the participants and guests of Non-Fungible Conference Lisbon at the event ART + NFT: True Love or an Arranged Marriage?, which featured a panel discussion, a pop-up exhibition and a DJ set by Thierry Tomas. Here is how it went.

<h3 dir="ltr">On the 8th of June TAEX &amp; Spark welcomed the participants and guests of Non-Fungible Conference Lisbon at the event ART + NFT: True Love or an Arranged Marriage?, which featured a panel discussion, a pop-up exhibition and a DJ set by Thierry Tomas. The side event of NFC 23 took place at the waning end of the last day of the conference at NINHO &mdash; XIXth century palace that unites programmers and leaders of creative industries in the heart of Portugal.</h3>
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Which phase of the relationship between NFT and art are we witnessing right now and to which extent we are able to develop it? How do we distinguish a true masterpiece in the ocean of crypto universe? Should we continue our attempts to unite art and cyber poles? How do we see the future of media art and the pros &amp; cons of technology? How to establish thriving NFT communities? TAEX curators <a href="/curator/3" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dr. Antonio Geusa</a> and <a href="/curator/4" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Dasha Shkel</a> invited digital artist MAOTIK, CEO of Spark Vitali Dervoed, and Spark&rsquo;s software engineer Alexey Nagorny to share their reflections on the topic and decades of professional background, inspired by vibrant and extensive Non-Fungible conference lineup. Intense wind from the ocean coast and rain outside the NINHO windows only encouraged a thoughtful discussion.
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Among the highlights of the evening was the announcement by the world-famous French digital artist <a title="MAOTIK Website" href="http://www.maotik.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MAOTIK (Mathieu Le Sourd)</a> who shared the news about his very first NFT drop that would be exclusively presented on TAEX in the following months. As the sun went down our guests plunged into soundscapes of DJ Thierry Tomas and a showcase of TAEX artists: <a href="/artist/14">Shu Lea Cheang</a>, <a href="/artist/16">Joey Holder</a>, <a href="/artist/27">Kaikhan Salakhov</a>, <a href="/artist/21">Farid Rahimi</a>, <a href="/artist/10">Riitta Hakkarainen</a>, <a href="/artist/4">Cadie Desbiens-Desmeules</a>, <a href="/artist/12">Angelo Plessas</a>, <a href="/artist/1">Othmane Kandri</a> (of Zaha Hadid Architects), <a href="/artist/3">Oğuz Emre Bal</a>, <a href="/artist/6">Massimo Grimaldi</a>, Natalia Fedorova, <a href="/artist/8">Laura Brothers</a>, and, obviously, <a href="http://www.maotik.com/">MAOTIK</a>.
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We would like to thank our partners at Spark, Non-Fungible Conference for a chance to gather such an inspiring crowd of colleagues, entrepreneurs, and leaders of NFT, NINHO Lisboa for hosting the event, TAEX&rsquo;s Stefanie De Regel for moderating the panel talk, and our guests for insights and questions that keep us going forward.
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Please enjoy the full event image archive <a title="TAEX x Spark at NFC Lisbon Event Image Archive" href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1v8FHz8W1n19PWq2yMPBv9kuhwN3AOCSs?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here.</a> Note, that any reproduction of the photographs must be credited.
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How it went: One Night Between Heaven and Hell

<h3 dir="ltr">On the 18th of May TAEX joined the busy lineup of Frieze NYC side events with a private show and a cocktail reception, packed with our curators, artists, and their works.</h3>
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Assembled by our Senior Curator&nbsp;<a href="/curator/1">Dr Margarita Kuleva</a>, the show had just about every method of digital reproduction: old-school TVs, projections, screens and even an accidental 3 metre tall image reflection onto the opposite building (courtesy of the narrow streets of New York). As you can guess &mdash; the show focused on the coexistence of digital and physical realms, and the way they manifest within the digital canvas of a big city such as New York &mdash; heavenly for some (like our guests) and infernal for the others (like the Gallery&rsquo;s electricity bill). Jokes aside, this one night only event showcased the fruits of TAEX critical practice and inquiry into crypto art via the works of our artists and the visions of our curators &mdash; dreams and nightmares as they come.&nbsp;
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<img src="/storage/news-image/chqiffirpregllo73pbg.png" alt="TAEX Exhibition in New York: Metaverse D&eacute;rive" width="100%" height="auto">
<pre>Artworks of the <a href="/drop/1">Metaverse D&eacute;rive: NFT Cities</a> drop by <a href="/artist/3">Oğuz Emre Bal</a>, <a href="/artist/1">Othmane Kandri</a>, and <a href="/artist/2">Jessica Baldivieso</a>. Available to purchase. </pre>
<img src="/storage/news-image/chqij2irpregllo73pd0.png" alt="Joshua Goode for TAEX" width="100%" height="auto">
<pre>Artworks by J<a href="/artist/11">oshua Goode</a>. Available to purchase. </pre>
The exhibition featured a curated selection of artists and architects who engage with symbiotic landscapes, raw materials of architectural dreams, and mix the indigenous and the contemporary, standing at the forefront of speculative and digital architecture &mdash; <a href="/artist/3">Oğuz Emre Bal</a>, <a href="/artist/1">Othmane Kandri </a>(Zaha Hadid Architects), and <a href="/artist/2">Jessica Baldivieso</a>. Furthermore, we dived into a critical view of crypto currencies as institutions through the eyes of the artist <a href="/artist/10">Riitta Hakkarainen</a>; as well as the works of Lyndsey Walsh and Dr Natalia Fedorova with their eccentric bio art creatures. The digital gothic was also reflected in the practice of <a href="/artist/11">Joshua Goode</a>, who ingeniously fuses popular culture with the aesthetics of the ancient world, and, notably, was the only artist to mould his dreams (or nightmares) in bronze.&nbsp;
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<img src="/storage/news-image/chqii2qrpregllo73pcg.png" alt="Artwork by Lyndsey Walsh for TAEX" width="100%" height="auto">
<pre>Artwork by Lyndsey Walsh </pre>
To culminate the event, a renowned media theorist <a href="/artist/29">Dr Lev Manovich</a> introduced his latest project with TAEX, which creates connections between his investigations into modernism with his work on Hieronymus Bosch&rsquo;s divine nature of architecture.
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<img src="/storage/news-image/chqih4arpregllo73pc0.png" alt="" width="100%" height="auto">
<pre>Artworks by <a href="/artist/29">Dr Lev Manovich</a> and J<a href="/artist/11">oshua Goode</a>. Available to purchase.</pre>
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We would like to thank our wonderful guests for their dedication to TAEX in the face of so many Frieze events, our curator <a href="/curator/1">Dr. Margarita Kuleva</a>, our talented artists, and The Untitled Space for making this event possible.
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<img src="/storage/news-image/chqijiirpregllo73pe0.png" alt="TAEX Exhibition View" width="100%" height="auto"> 
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<img src="/storage/news-image/chqijs2rpregllo73peg.png" alt="An issue of The Art Newspaper International with TAEX advertisement" width="100%" height="auto">
<pre>The latest issue of The Art Newspaper International with the fragment of artwork by <a href="/artist/29">Dr Lev Manovich</a> on a TAEX sleeve. Artwork available to purchase.</pre>
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<h4 dir="ltr">You may download the full event image archive <a title="One Night between Heaven and Hell &mdash; Photo Archive" href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1CuW02yKmstr9dU4AexlfGEsOG2BzJsQV?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>. Please note, that any reproduction of the photographs must be credited.</h4>
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TAEX celebrates the launch of Collectors Club in Venice

<h2 dir="ltr">On the 17th of May we celebrated two exciting occasions &mdash; the opening of the 18th Venice Architecture Biennale and the launch of <a href="/collectorsclub">TAEX Collectors Club</a> &mdash; with our closest friends and guests at Palazzina Grassi.&nbsp;</h2>
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To mark the occasion, our Senior Curator <a href="/curator/1">Dr. Margarita Kuleva</a> prepared a private exhibition, featuring works from all our drops, and one of the artists &mdash; <a href="/artist/1">Othmane Kandri</a> (of Zaha Hadid Architects) &mdash; managed to join us from London despite the stormy weather in Italy.&nbsp;
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Intricate digital architecture of&nbsp;<a href="/artist/3">Oğuz Emre Bal</a>, <a href="/artist/1">Othmane Kandri</a> and <a href="/artist/2">Jessica Baldivieso</a> interwoven with the real-life beauty of Venice (and, of course, a cocktail reception) made for some exciting conversations about art and its future, led by our Business Development Manager Stefanie de Regel and our founder Inna Bazhenova.
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We would like to thank our wonderful artists and our Senior Curator&nbsp;<a href="/curator/1">Dr. Margarita Kuleva</a> for their work, art, and dedication; as well as our guests for attending and giving our <a href="/collectorsclub">Collectors Club</a> an amazing start!&nbsp;
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<pre dir="ltr"><img src="/storage/news-image/chogb6qrprehq0fln9q0.png" alt="Artworks by Alex Arzt and Oğuz Emre Bal. Available for purchase." width="100%" height="auto"> Artworks by <a href="/drop/28">Alex Arzt</a> and <a href="/artist/3">Oğuz Emre Bal</a>. Available for purchase. <img src="/storage/news-image/chogbu2rprehq0fln9qg.png" alt=" From right to left: TAEX Founder Inna Bazhenova and Curator Daria Shkeleva" width="100%" height="auto"> From right to left: TAEX Founder Inna Bazhenova and Curator Daria Shkeleva <img src="/storage/news-image/chogcdqrprehq0fln9s0.png" alt="From left to right: TAEX Business Development Manager Stefanie de Regel, Theo Bellanger, Mathias Bensimon, Othmane Kandri" width="100%" height="auto"> From left to right: TAEX Business Development Manager Stefanie de Regel, Theo Bellanger, Mathias Bensimon, <a href="/artist/1">Othmane Kandri</a></pre>
<pre dir="ltr"> <img src="/storage/news-image/chogdcarprehq0fln9sg.png" alt="Artwork by Joey Holder. " width="100%" height="auto"> Artwork by <a href="/drop/15">Joey Holder</a>. <img src="/storage/news-image/chogdrarprehq0fln9t0.png" alt="Artworks by Oğuz Emre Bal and Shu Lea Cheang." width="100%" height="auto"> Artworks by <a href="/artist/3">Oğuz Emre Bal</a> and <a href="/drop/18">Shu Lea Cheang</a>. </pre>
You may download the full event image archive&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1a6RQblhKPwlk-50ZhGBColCMDtsQ9EAv?usp=share_link">here</a>. Please note, that any reproduction of the photographs must be credited.&nbsp;
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