We should get used to hearing about digital art with greater objectivity about innovation because it will still be a sector that will win over new collectors, who already see the opportunity to acquire works by some of the most innovative digital artists of our time. Also to keep an eye on the evolution of blockchain platforms which notarize and certify the various transfers of ownership on the global art market.
The online auction is open until December 13th
The innovative auction will feature works by artists such as Refik Anadol, Emily Xie and David Ariew, which represent a significant moment in the world of digital art. Selected highlights from the sale will be displayed at Phillips Galleries in Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District with TV screens sponsored by LG. Benjamin Kandler, Project Lead for Digital Art, Phillips. This sale not only highlights the incredible talent of institutional artists like Refik Anadol and emerging talents like Emily Xie and David Ariew, but it also marks an important step in the integration of digital art into the global art market. Art enthusiasts and collectors have the opportunity to see these extraordinary works and experience the fascinating interaction between art and technology. Major highlights of the sale include “Bosphorus B”: Data Sculpture (2018), Black Sea A: Data Sculpture (2018) and the masterpiece Pacific Ocean A (2022) by renowned digital artist Refik Anadol. These breathtaking pieces, known for their dynamic use of data, artificial intelligence and algorithms of machine learning, create fluid and fascinating visual experiences, marking a high point in Anadol's exploration of the boundaries between digital environments and physical space.
Anadol is joined by other leading digital artists, including David Ariew, whose works blend the surreal with the hyperreal, creating immersive digital landscapes. Additionally, the sale will include a specially commissioned 1/1 artwork by Emily Xie, titled Crescent Blue. Xie is known for her unique approach to generative art, which blends traditional techniques with cutting-edge technologies.
Black Sea A, another of Anadol's Data Sculptures, inspired by high-frequency radar data focused in the Black Sea
This work was created specifically for the Innoprom fair held in July 2019 in Yekateringburg, Russia. It highlights the specific importance of the Black Sea for Turkey and Russia, and its significance is all the more relevant given the current geopolitical climate. Refik's data sculptures are created by processing datasets using artificial intelligence and more specifically machine learning algorithms. This curated online sale highlights Phillips' commitment to pioneering new categories in the art market and bridging the gap between traditional and digital art forms.
