Between Wikipedia's refusal to associate these digital tokens with the art world, brands' fears of increased counterfeiting, and the Picasso family's bitter dispute over the digitization of some of the painter's works (particularly concerning a never-before-seen ceramic bowl), NFTs have been navigating murky waters for the past few months. But digital art continues to gain ground nonetheless, both among creators and among enthusiasts and collectors. The rise of digital technology and... 3D This has allowed certain visionaries to stand out and forge a true reputation as artists. Acumen presents two of them.
Beeple's
NFTs have existed since 2015, but it was really on March 11, 2021, when Mike Winkelmann, aka Beeple, sold his work entitled Everyday: the first 5,000 Days For the record sum of $69 million, the rules of the game in this new art market changed. He thus became the first digital artist to achieve worldwide recognition for his work, which he created over thirteen years, consisting of creating a digital image every day and posting it online. Since then, he has been one of the three living artists whose works sell for the highest prices, alongside Jeff Koons and David Hockney.
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Shane Fu
A newcomer to the field, Shane Fu defies the laws of physics with his captivating and surreal 3D installations. After two years of university, he decided to launch himself into the world of digital art, having been blown away by the work of Beeple. His skills in mathematics and computer science allow him to create works that blend seamlessly with architecture and adorn the facades of New York, his adopted city since leaving China, his native country. His remarkable and unsettling work has been praised extensively on social media. Undoubtedly, this is the beginning of success for this talented young artist.
https://www.instagram.com/shanef3d/
Cheynnes Tlili
