Fakewhale Newsletter Issue #5

On June 11-12 WUF will be hosting an invite-only event for the press at Bar Rouge, Messepl. 10 Basel — an event that acts as a premier resource for leading media outlets to access a carefully curated selection of projects spotlighting top artists, curators, creators, and trends from around the globe.

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Fakewhale Team
June 03, 2024

Hello,

Welcome to issue #5 of the Fakewhale Newsletter!

Before diving into this week’s highlights, we are excited to announce that Fakewhale will curate a series of showcases at WUF Basel.

WUF is a collaborative on-chain media platform that connects premier media outlets with authentic creative discovery and understanding.

On June 11-12 WUF will be hosting an invite-only event for the press at Bar Rouge, Messepl. 10 Basel — an event that acts as a premier resource for leading media outlets to access a carefully curated selection of projects spotlighting top artists, curators, creators, and trends from around the globe.

The program curated by Fakewhale will feature solo showcases by Ana Maria Caballero, Leander Herzog, Joe Pease, and P1xelfool, as well as a collective display which includes a list of extraordinary contemporary artists.

Check out the post below to find out more! And if you are a member of the press, visit WUF’s website for RSVP details.

Last week Fakewhale proudly presented “A Symbol at the Surface”, a Fakewhale Solo Series release by Vidal Herrera.

In ‘A Symbol at the Surface,’ Vidal Herrera maps the cryptic language of the subconscious, where symbols and forms emerge from chaos, descending into the hidden depths of universal existence.

The solo series consists of two works, each confronting the themes of permanence and the ephemeral, existence and void, through Herrera’s distinctive lens of digital surrealism.

A Symbol at the Surface by Vidal Herrera, Fakewhale Solo Series, Installation View

Discover the series and collect here 🔗

objkt.com

A Symbol at the Surface by Vidal Herrera

objkt.com/collections/exhibitions/projects/vidal-herrera-a-symbol-at-the-surface-31518846

Don’t miss out on any of the works from last week’s ART MARKET 

Speaking of the ART MARKET, last week the winners of the latest ART MARKET open call were announced. Stay tuned in the upcoming weeks, as their works go live!

ART MARKET on objkt.com

The ART MARKET is an ongoing, on-chain Fakewhale Gallery exhibition aimed at creating a select layer for both emerging and established artists to exhibit their work. Emphasizing quality over market dynamics, it seeks to become a key reference collection for collectors and artists within the Tezos ecosystem in the long run.

objkt.com/collections/exhibitions/projects/art-market-31485357

FW LOG | CURATED MEDIA

FW LOG is a curated media platform investigating the junction point between technology and art. It provides in-depth insights through the Fakewhale ecosystem, featuring the latest industry news, comprehensive curation, interviews, show spotlights and trends shaping tomorrow’s art market.

FW INTERVIEWS

As an industry leader in the art auction industry, Christie’s has long been synonymous with innovation and excellence. Today, as the digital art market continues to grow, Christie’s 3.0 initiative marks a significant pivot, positioning the auction house at the vanguard of this evolving market.

In this interview, we talk with Sebastian Sanchez, Manager of Digital Art Sales at Christie’s, to explore how the storied institution is melding centuries-old traditions with the modern world of digital art — covering topics ranging from Christie’s strategic adaptations to its impact on the future of art collecting.

FW INSIGHTS

As we close out May 2024 and welcome June, we’re excited to share a detailed look at the month’s stats and staff picks!

CONTEMPORARY BLOG

That’s a wrap for this week. Stay tuned for more updates next week for an insider’s view into WUF!