Somewhere Ethereal
First physical NFT exhibition at Fotografiska
Digital artworks with crypto certificates, known as NFTs, comprise a trend that has exploded and rewarded a new generation of artists with huge followings. Fotografiska will now be the first Swedish museum to move this phenomenon into a physical exhibition hall. Somewhere Ethereal (29 April–21 August) will showcase works from six of the world’s most renowned NFT artists.
Spellbinding experiences featuring dreamlike animations
Somewhere Ethereal is an exhibition that raises questions about the nature and future of digital art. The artworks are spellbinding experiences featuring dreamlike animations and magnificent landscapes exploring shape, colour and sound.
– “For decades, digital art has been overlooked by museums and art institutions, but now the NFT trend is growing exponentially and starting to become a given part of the art world. This exhibition will offer an almost otherworldly experience. An image flowing from one thing to the next just as our thoughts can stray from one idea to another, creating a sense of natural flow and calm,” says curator Mathieu Wothke.
NFT stands for non-fungible (non-interchangeable) token – a digital resource that represents objects and phenomena in the digital world, such as art, music, playing time and videos. NFTs are bought and sold online using cryptocurrencies and can become extremely valuable due to their exclusivity. Because it is encrypted in a blockchain, each individual NFT is unique and cannot be copied, enabling the artist to retain the copyright and reproduction rights to their digital works.
“...My art is about the interaction between spaces and shapes. It serves as a gateway to the perfect world, often inspired by ASMR. ”
Exhibiting artists
Andreas Wannerstedt, Stockholm, Swedish 3D artist and one of the world’s foremost names in NFT art.
Andrés Reisinger, Barcelona, one of the world’s top 3D artists, featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list.
Krista Kim, Toronto, famous virtual designer who, among other things, recently became the first person ever to sell a digital home, which went for half a million dollars.
Erick Calderon (Snowfro), Houston, NFT legend who often explores the boundaries between physical and digital art.
Six N. Five, Barcelona, world-famous digital artist with a clean and contemporary aesthetic.
Itzel Yard (IX Shells), Panama, the world’s best-selling female NFT artist.