Coming together to present a selective body of contemporary works, Saphira & Ventura and MACO Museum invites guests to explore the digital works in NFT format of contemporary artists ranging from different countries all over the world. Launching an exhibition in Portofino, Italy, the works are curated by Alcinda Saphira of New York and will be available to view in the upcoming vernissage on April 23 in the historic Castello Brown located in Portofino’s picturesque harbor and will be on display until April 30, 2022.

New York, NY April 14__Collaboration has been a staple in the art industry since its inception, and as mediums and modes of expressions change, so does the angle of how dealers and artists work together to present new works. Having a diverse group of artists for its first exhibition in the Ligurian city of Portofino, Saphira & Ventura will present its Metaverse project by showcasing the non-fungible token renditions of their collection among other artists who have works in the medium. Among such artists Huang Xiang, is considered one of the greatest poets of 20th Century China, a master calligrapher, painter, and a preeminent, Post-Cultural Revolution poet of China. Korean artist, Hijo Nam, will likewise exhibit her work with various materials, ranging from wood, steel, oil, acrylic, all in a unique edition in NFT format. Such pieces have recently been exhibited in Dubai and has gain much traction in the US and European market. While the works of abstract artist Neil Kerman, an artist that has made a great name for himself in New York, can also be seen. Ranging in other styles and subjects, the exhibition will feature Charles Payne, an artist whose aesthetics explore the serene and delicate balance between different shades and forms. Based in New York, Payne has also collaborated with the gallery for many NFT presentations likewise the case with Gui Calil, whose lush use of colors also compliment a dynamic union between different shades. Daphne Anastassiou, an artist combining vivid colors with an elegant, almost performative, approach, reflecting the dedication of the artist in presenting beauty in a variety of colors. In this regard, Melissa Hin, likewise experiments with vivid colors but rather on the charm of landscapes and flowers, which in their NFT format, captures the movement of such elements in order to highlight their similarity to nature. Italian artist, Paolo Terdich, will also have his acqua series exhibited in NFT format, presenting movement of water and human bodies in a whole new light than the original oil on canvas. Yusuke Akamatsu, on the other hand, presents to the viewer a different subject with his various commentary pieces, touching on different social themes. Such is the case with Victoria Citro, with her “Mom, I am a rich man” series which has won great acclaim in international exhibitions. NFT works will also be shown by Odair Mindello, whose caricature-like figures recall the stylistic approach of naive art but also with a distinct contemporary innovation.

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Curator by Alcinda Saphira
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