NFT ART DAY ZRH returns for 2023 edition

 

After a successful debut in 2022, NFT ART DAY ZRH is making its much-anticipated return to Zurich on June 10-11, 2023. The Swiss NFT and metaverse conference, led by Katharina de Vaivre, the Managing Director of E.A.T. (Engadin Art Talks), and Georg Bak, a distinguished digital art advisor and curator, aims to redefine the intricate interconnections between Web3 and art. Its overarching mission is to spotlight crypto art within the wider realm of the history of digital art, and ignite a profound dialogue about the role and impact of emerging technologies in the art sphere while also creating new and fertile ground for exploration.

 

As media partner of NFT ART DAY ZRH, designboom brings you selected news from the conference’s second edition — stay tuned for our upcoming coverage, and interviews

NFT ART DAY ZRH returns to immerse visitors in the worlds of web3 & crypto art
all images courtesy of NFT ART DAY ZRH, unless stated otherwise

 

 

bridging the worlds of NFTs and traditional art

 

NFT ART DAY ZRH (find more here) serves as a platform for building connections between the traditional art world and the emerging realm of NFTs. The event places a strong emphasis on exploring the intersection of art and NFTs, delving into the innovative possibilities offered by blockchain technology, examining the evolution of historical digital art, analyzing the performance of the digital art market, and examining various other facets of this intricate ecosystem. By bringing together experts, artists, collectors, and enthusiasts, NFT ART DAY ZRH provides a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted landscape of crypto art and its surrounding elements.

The second edition of NFT ART DAY ZRH will be held over two days, coinciding with the Zurich Art Weekend and preceding Art Basel. The conference kicks off on Saturday, June 10, with a range of educational sessions and workshops designed for both professionals and newcomers. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the process of minting, buying, and selling NFTs. 

 

On Sunday, June 11, the main conference will take place at Kunsthaus Zürich’s newly constructed Chipperfield building. The conference offers a captivating program featuring talks and panel discussions that delve into various aspects of the NFT field. Key themes to be explored include the current state of the NFT art market, insights into significant artistic practices, the impact of rapidly advancing technologies in the art world, examination of collecting behavior, and artist talks. NFT ART DAY ZRH serves as a platform for bringing together international thought leaders, experts, artists, curators, and collectors who operate at the intersection of art and technology. This year’s lineup of speakers includes James Bridle, Brian Droitcour, Luba Elliott, Alex Estorick, Sabine Himmelsbach, IX Shells, Dr. Omar Kholeif (author of ‘Internet_Art: From the Birth of the Web to the Rise of NFTs’), Mario Klingemann, Sandra Nedvetskaia, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Operator, Kenny Schachter (creator of Pop Principle: The NFT Art Game), Anne Spalter, thefunnyguys (Le Random Collection), and Valerie Whitacre.

NFT ART DAY ZRH returns to immerse visitors in the worlds of web3 & crypto art
NFT ART DAY ZRH is making its return to Zurich on June 10-11

NFT ART DAY ZRH returns to immerse visitors in the worlds of web3 & crypto art
the event provides a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted landscape of crypto art

NFT ART DAY ZRH returns to immerse visitors in the worlds of web3 & crypto art
image by KONXHELI STUDIO

NFT ART DAY ZRH returns to immerse visitors in the worlds of web3 & crypto art
Georg Bak and Katharina de Vaivre | image by KONXHELI STUDIO

NFT ART DAY ZRH returns to immerse visitors in the worlds of web3 & crypto art
Georg Bak, Anika Meier, Leander Herzog at NFT ART DAY 2022 | image by KONXHELI STUDIO

NFT ART DAY ZRH returns to immerse visitors in the worlds of web3 & crypto art
Refik Anadol and Georg Bak at NFT ART DAY 2022 | image by KONXHELI STUDIO

NFT ART DAY ZRH returns to immerse visitors in the worlds of web3 & crypto art
Refik Anadol and Hans Ulrich Obrist at NFT ART DAY 2022 | image by KONXHELI STUDIO   

 

 

project info: 

 

conference name: NFT ART DAY ZRH

location: Auditorium Kunsthaus Zürich

date: June 10-11, 2023

participants: James Bridle, Brian Droitcour, Luba Elliott, Alex Estorick, Sabine Himmelsbach, IX Shells, Dr. Omar Kholeif, Mario Klingemann, Sandra Nedvetskaia, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Operator, Kenny Schachter, Anne Spalter, thefunnyguys (Le Random Collection), and Valerie Whitacre.

 

Tickets for NFT ART DAY ZRH are available here.