NFT(s): Passages

From Web 2.0 to Web 3.0

Exhibition Dates

Sept  7 — Oct 6 · 2024

Location

Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG)

About the Exhibition

NFT(s): Passages invites you on an immersive exploration of the “phygital”—the fascinating transition from traditional physical artworks to digital NFTs. This exhibition captures the essence of fragmentation, evolution, storytelling, and alternate realities through the lens of NFTs.

Why NFTs?

The rise in popularity of NFTs has revolutionized the art world, offering 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

Highlights

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!

I look forward to seeing you there!