HOFA Gallery pioneers unification of conventional and digital art markets
- LONDON, United Kingdom
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- May 06, 2021
MakersPlace NFT artworks will drop alongside physical works at London exhibition
Press preview: Thursday 13 May, 2021, 10.00 – 18.00 (BST)
As the NFT artwork phenomenon continues to expand the boundaries of collectible art, HOFA Gallery is boldly reprising their role as pioneers with the upcoming release 15 May release of NFT artworks as digital complements to physical works currently on display in the ‘Matter & Form’ exhibition.
The planned press preview will take place at HOFA Gallery, Mayfair on Thursday 13 May 10.00 – 18.00 (BST) in gallery or virtually by appointment (photographers and videographers welcome).
Jan Kalab, Loribelle Spirovski, Gregory Siff and Darian Mederos, four widely celebrated feature artists in HOFA's latest group exhibition, will release their crypto artworks via a special collaboration with MakersPlace - the world's largest art NFTs marketplace. This move bridges the perceived gap between conventional art and digital art and is part of HOFA's ongoing effort to put contemporary art within reach of today's younger, tech-savvy art collectors.
HOFA Co-founder Elio D'Anna says "Traditional, conventional art has always struggled with the problem of accessibility, which meant that many people were excluded from enjoying and investing in art. Furthermore, it has meant that artists could only reach a fraction of their potential audience.”
He continues “Finally, the world of digital is steadily levelling the field, and today we are seeing the NFT phenomenon address this problem of accessibility in a new way by giving legitimacy and currency to digitally subsisting art."
In 2018, HOFA made headlines when it became the first to embrace the possibilities of blockchain-powered cryptocurrency by making their entire art holdings available for purchase using Bitcoin and Ethereum. Along with innovative partners, HOFA also helped established the world's first digital asset-based art investment platform which enables full and partial investments in blue-chip contemporary artworks using secure blockchain technology to authenticate and record transactions.
HOFA Co-founder Elio D'Anna sums up “By embracing the world of collectible NFT art, both the gallery and our emerging and established contemporary artists can exponentially expand their reaches. We are finding these new audiences, consisting mainly of Millennials and Gen Zs, are enthusiastic about art and keen to have digital-first art experiences that are easily personalised and conveniently accessible via smart devices.”
Press preview: ‘Matter & Form’ at HOFA Gallery, Mayfair on Thursday 15 May 2021, 10.00 – 18.00 (BST), in gallery and virtually by appointment only.
In compliance with Covid-19 safety protocols, all visits to the gallery will be strictly on RSVP basis.
Contact:
Emma-Louise O'NeillHOFA Gallery
+44 (0) 207 629 5573
tiffany@thehouseoffineart.com
Emma-Louise O'Neill
11 Bruton Street, Mayfair
London, United Kingdom
emmalouise@thehouseoffineart.com
+44 (0) 207 629 5573
https://thehouseoffineart.com
About HOFA Gallery (London)
HOFA Gallery (House of Fine Art) specialises in contemporary art by established and emerging international artists. HOFA is determined to feature a multitude of artistic disciplines with an intent focus on exceptional talent, diversity and cultural relevance. Dedicated to supporting rare talent and making their work globally accessible, the gallery works closely with all of its artists to ensure the highest level of excellence and integrity across its locations in London, Los Angeles and Mykonos. HOFA Gallery represents acclaimed painters, sculptors, photographers and multidisciplinary artists from all over the world including China, Korea, America, Italy, France, Argentina and Australia amongst many others. Since its inception in 2012, HOFA Gallery has provided government institutions, museums, art galleries and private collectors access to some of the most sought after and collectable works of contemporary art. With a unique selection of highly collectable artworks of appreciative value and an uncompromising dedication to art world innovation, the gallery is committed to its mission in cultural leadership. In 2018 HOFA Gallery was the first art gallery in the world to make their entire collection available in cryptocurrency. Using new technologies and digital innovations, HOFA pledges an accessible entry point to the market and inclusivity to art collectors on all levels.
_Infinity_by_Santiago_Medina_PhotoCr100x100_c.jpg "Santiago Medina’s “Infinity” is made with highly polished Italian stainless steel and displays in its organic sculptoric form, the infinite symbol. The sculpture measures 24 inches in height by 12 x 10 inches. Infinity is pictured in front of the Colombian landscape where it was cast in stainless steel at Medina’s studio in Medellin, Colombia and will be shipped to its permanent home at the Tisch Library, Tufts University, Boston, MA.")
