SINGAPORE, 13 December 2022 – NFT’s strength and potential as an art medium will be at the forefront of the SEA Focus 2023 main work of Singapore Art Week In an exhibition powered by blockchain pioneer Tezos Proof-of-Stake Layer 1 Running from 6 to 15 January 2023, ‘Living System: An NFT Show’ will showcase the collections of six leading artists across Southeast Asia. Each of them stands out with their own unique style and practice.
The Tezos exhibition hits the spotlight in 2022 as the first public blockchain-powered trade show to showcase Asia-focused NFT collections at SEA Focus 2023. During Singapore Art Week, the NFT show at SEA Focus 2023 will Immerse visitors in an interactive NFT art experience through visual and audio formats. and receive one of the artworks displayed in a unique way as a digital souvenir.
Held by Mama Magnet, a unique 55 sq m exhibition located in the heart of Tanjong Pagar Distripark, ‘Living System: An NFT Show’ will showcase a number of screened works by leading local and regional artists in the system. The Tezos Ecosystem They include Bjorn Calleja from the Philippines, CwndDien and the late Orkibal from Malaysia, Reza Hasni from Singapore, and Ykha Amelz and Discokid909 from Indonesia linked to ‘a world, anew’, the curatorial theme of SEA Focus 2023, ‘Living. System: An NFT Show’ presents the exchange of rituals in the context of a paradigm shift through technology, material, mental space and time. The artist’s visual and/or audio language oscillates between human and human. It creates a self-reflective dialogue about humanity’s living system. from activities and leisure to the mundane and the magic of life’s journey
Six artists were commissioned to create three artworks each for this special exhibition. And visitors to the fair will be gifted with one of the highly coveted pieces. This interactive activation was created in collaboration with akaSwap, the NFT platform built on Tezos, and will be facilitated by the TZ APAC team, which has implemented best-in-class activation across the region. whole region Including the recent Tezos exhibition at Art Basel Hong Kong and Art Moments Jakarta, the NFT will be claimed and stored in the Tezos blockchain wallet that can be generated in real time with just a few clicks.
Participation in ‘Living System: An NFT Show’ gives Filipino contemporary painter and interdisciplinary artist Bjorn Calleja a platform to strengthen his community and identity. “This is a great opportunity to represent not only my art, but my art. But also the communities I’m a part of, such as the Philippine NFT community, Tezos artists, and others. who I am and what my art represents,” he said. “NFTs as an art medium are transforming themselves into a new movement. Many artists in Southeast Asia are supporting NFT technology not only as a way to earn a living by creating art. but also a way to interact with the world. Open topics and related conversations. and represent our heritage, culture and identity. on the global stage
Singaporean animation artist and illustrator Reza Hasni is equally excited about the opportunities NFT offers as a medium of art, saying, “web3 makes things easier. Easier and more transparent Because smart contracts and royalties are programmed to act fairly when a piece of art is sold and Resell among collectors. This work of art can be quickly created, bought, and sold anywhere in the world. It also opens up exciting conversations to improve how digital art is adopted by industries other than art.”
The adoption of NFT reflects the optimism shared by artists. As a largely populated, technology-savvy and mobile-first region, four of the top 10 countries in the global NFT adoption table come from Southeast Asia.
David Tng, Head of Growth at TZ APAC, said: “Artists in Southeast Asia are now accepting NFTs as a medium to share their work. which allows them to reach a global audience. receive fair compensation for their art and be a positive changemaker for their community. Having the opportunity to showcase some of the world’s leading talent is at the heart of the recognized Tezos ecosystem. This is in line with SEA, Focus’s commitment to developing Southeast Asian art across all media including NFT and propelling it onto the global stage. We look forward to celebrating the innovative spirit of today’s art space with visitors. Expect an immersive experience in an exhibition that will showcase the diversity and dynamism of NFTs as a medium for digital art.”
‘Living System: An NFT Show’ aims to connect and promote artists worldwide through blockchain technology. At the heart of the Tezos ecosystem, it is the ongoing activation of a year of partnerships with leading arts events around the world and the development of partnerships dedicated to fostering the creative economy. Crypto Entrepreneur and Web3 Company
Recently, rdell Broadus partnered with the Tezos Foundation to launch the Champ Medici Arts Fund, a $1 million initiative to support emerging artists across Asia and the world.
In addition to welcoming visitors at the ‘Living System: An NFT Show’ event, the TZ APAC team will collaborate with SEA, focusing on two gathering groups that will feature leading experts in the arts community and discuss the topics that involved, which includes community building in the NFT space and the convergence of artificial intelligence and art. Tezos’ energy-efficient design and low cost for NFT minting and transactions has attracted a diverse global community of artists, collectors, and creators, with Tezos being the birthplace of major NFT platforms such as fxhash, akaSwap objkt.com. And with Teia.art, more artists are choosing to create on Tezos than ever before. in less than a year Over 1.2 million unique creative works of art gathered on fxhash in one place.