Exhibition Dates
Sept 7 — Oct 6 · 2024
Location
Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG)
About the Exhibition NFT(s): Passages
Why NFTs?
The rise in popularity of NFTs has revolutionized the art world. As a result, they now offer novel ways to engage with and collaborate on digital creations. NFTs are ushering us into Web 3.0—a democratized era for digital art that empowers both artists and collectors.
Featured Artists
This groundbreaking exhibition showcases eight talented francophone artists who have ventured into the NFT space for the first time, transforming their physical works into captivating digital pieces:
- Audrey Bazinet alias Bazaud
- Jacques Descoteaux
- Carole Ince alias MetaCarpe
- Krasimira Dimtchevska alias KrasiDi
- Denis Leclerc alias Egoklaar
- Nathalie Frenière alias Mekeba
- Fred Forest
- Gaïa Orion alias Gaïa
Denis Leclerc’s Contribution
Denis Leclerc, alias Egoklaar, presents a two-part installation exploring the poetic tension between digital gesture and collective memory. A grid of intimate, small-format digital prints sits beside a bold, large-scale piece—together creating a dialogue between stillness and movement, trace and transformation.
Highlights of NFT(s): Passages
One of the major highlights is the MilkMaid series, a reinterpretation of Vermeer’s famous artwork, reinvented as an NFT. This series not only pays homage to the classic but also adds a modern digital twist, making it a must-see!
Organizers and Contributors
Organized by the Bureau des regroupements des artistes visuels de l’Ontario (BRAVO) and developed by Yves M. Larocque, the exhibition boasts contributions from a dedicated team:
- Curatorial Assistance: Cătălin Ivan, Meghan Ho
- Translation and Editing: Dominique Leduc, Véronique Couillard, Rebecca Basciano
- Design: Sophie Nakashima
- Technical Team: Dan Austin, Rob Keefe, Mark Garland, Jennifer Gilliland, Stephanie Germano
This exhibition is presented by the Ottawa Art Gallery in partnership with BRAVO. We acknowledge the support of the City of Ottawa, the Ontario Arts Council, Canada Council for the Arts, and the French Embassy in Canada. This project has been made possible in part by the Government of Canada.
Related Events and Additional Resources
Stay tuned for related events, workshops, and panel discussions that will further explore the world of NFTs and digital art. More details will be available soon.
Call to Action
Immerse yourself in the future of art. Explore NFTs at the Ottawa Art Gallery and join us in celebrating this exciting transition from Web 2.0 to Web 3.0!
NFT(s): Passages Ottawa Art Gallery is a landmark exhibition for francophone digital artists, bridging the physical and virtual worlds in a collective NFT debut.
I look forward to seeing you there!