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Fakewhale Newsletter Issue #8
Explore the latest happenings in the Fakewhale ecosystem
Hello,
Welcome to issue #8 of the Fakewhale Newsletter!
In this issue, we continue to share the views from the recent press showcases curated by Fakewhale at the WUF press event in Basel, including a special interview with featured contemporary artist Christian Holze and our weekly ART MARKET recap.
DISPLAYS
Last week, we began sharing views of the press showcases curated by Fakewhale at WUF Basel on June 11-12. Continue to explore the showcases:
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@joepease, Peripheral, @wufdotart, Solo Press Showcase, Basel, curated by @fakewhale_xyz
“Peripheral offers a retrospective view of Pease’s works, showcasing his unique ability to transform everyday scenes into surreal explorations of the overlooked margins of… x.com/i/web/status/1…
— fakewhale (@fakewhale_xyz)
5:00 PM • Jun 15, 2024
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After two incredible days at @wufdotart Basel this week, we are excited to start sharing views of the press showcases curated by Fakewhale for the occasion.
We begin with “REFLECTIONS”, the collective press showcase featuring a diverse group of contemporary… x.com/i/web/status/1…
— fakewhale (@fakewhale_xyz)
2:01 PM • Jun 15, 2024
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@lennyjpg, Heatsink, @wufdotart, Solo Press Showcase, Basel, curated by @fakewhale_xyz
“Heatsink is a realtime animation, built with javascript and WebGL. It explores ratios, rhythm and repetition as compositional method.”
🔗log.fakewhale.xyz/leander-herzog…
#FWDSP
— fakewhale (@fakewhale_xyz)
4:05 PM • Jun 17, 2024
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@CaballeroAnaMa, Beyond the Page, @wufdotart, Solo Press Showcase, Basel, curated by @fakewhale_xyz
“Ana Maria Caballero's "Beyond the Page" blurs the line between traditional poetry and digital media, challenging viewers to rethink the role of poetry in the… x.com/i/web/status/1…
— fakewhale (@fakewhale_xyz)
4:03 PM • Jun 18, 2024
FW GALLERY | SOLO SERIES
Over the weekend, the last pieces of “Tangle”, one of the works part of A.L. Crego’s Fakewhale Solo Series “Vantalight” sold out on primary.
Tangle, Vantalight, A.L. Crego, Fakewhale Solo Series, April 2024
FW GALLERY | ART MARKET
Last week saw many new gems in the ART MARKET. Tune into our weekly ART MARKET recap to not miss out on any.
Check out the works from last week’s ART MARKET 🔥
Featuring @illusionteasoul, @mimeparis, @gen_ericai, @HannahPolza, @HughesMichi, @bettynajafi, @rutgervandertas, @Micah_Alhadeff, @zhura_ya, @joncates, @demonegoo, @draincain, @kerimsafa, @violarama_, @_myujii, @teux_world,… x.com/i/web/status/1…
— fakewhale (@fakewhale_xyz)
1:32 PM • Jun 24, 2024
FW INTERVIEWS
Christian Holze is a contemporary artist who merges technology and art, with a specific focus on sculpture and its relationship with digital imagery. After starting as a technical draftsman, he discovered the potential of digital creation, initiating a dialogue between the tangible and the virtual — A journey he shares with us in the following interview.
In dialogue with Fakewhale, contemporary artist @christianholze discusses his innovative use of digital technologies in sculpture, exploring how art and technology intersect to expand the possibilities of artistic expression.
Read the full interview 🔗
log.fakewhale.xyz/fakewhale-in-d…— fakewhale (@fakewhale_xyz)
4:10 PM • Jun 19, 2024
CONTEMPORARY BLOG
That concludes this week’s issue, but make sure to keep an eye out for your inbox as we share a major announcement next week!