Amanda, Sam, and ThankYouX discuss the impact of the crypto rally on NFTs. They also talk about Snowfro's Velocity Series project and ThankYouX's upcoming exhibition at Sotheby's LA. The conversation covers ThankYouX's artistic background, inspiration from Korea, and the topic of royalties in the NFT space. Follow them on Twitter for more updates.
ThankYouX's solo exhibition 'Inertia' explores the concept of movement and blurs the lines between digital and physical art.
The collaboration with Sotheby's marks a significant milestone for Thank You X as an artist and highlights the growing interest in web3 art.
Auction houses like Sotheby's play a crucial role in introducing traditional art collectors to the NFT space and expanding the community.
Deep dives
Overview of the Exhibition
The exhibition, titled 'Inertia', features 13 of Thank You X's paintings, as well as a full digital piece and a few hybrid works that combine screen elements with physical paintings. The exhibition is held at Sotheby's gallery in Beverly Hills and all the artworks are available for purchase at fixed prices.
The Inspiration Behind 'Inertia'
The exhibition explores the concept of movement, drawing inspiration from various forms of motion, such as ocean currents, clouds, and planes. Thank You X aims to capture the essence of motion in his artwork, both in the digital and physical realm, blurring the lines between the two.
The Journey to the Exhibition
Thank You X had been planning to do a solo exhibition for a while and had already created most of the artworks before partnering with Sotheby's. The decision to collaborate with Sotheby's was based on the gallery's reputation and their commitment to showcasing both digital and physical art.
The Significance of the Exhibition
The exhibition marks a significant milestone for Thank You X as an artist, showcasing his work in a renowned gallery and reaching traditional art collectors who may not be familiar with the NFT space. It also highlights the growing interest and admiration for web3 art in Korea and beyond.
The Impact of Auction Houses
Thank You X acknowledges that auction houses like Sotheby's have played a crucial role in introducing traditional art collectors to the NFT space. While some debate the value brought by auction houses, Thank You X believes that they help expand the community, attract new collectors, and foster a deeper understanding of the potential of blockchain art.
Kevin (CEO, PROOF) is joined by Amanda (PROOF Culture and Community) and Sam (NFTStats; PROOF Director of Research) for this week’s 100 PROOF Live.
After Sam’s market overview, the trio discuss how a crypto rally is affecting NFTs before discussing Snowfro’s colorful Velocity Series project, ///.
Sam then talks with artist ThankYouX about his exciting new solo exhibition, inertia, kicking off at Sotheby’s LA on November 28. The two discuss his background as an artist, how he is inspired by Korea, and the topic of royalties in the NFT space.