What the heck does it all mean? By now your ears are probably positively vibrating with the constant news of NFTs. Today we’re diving in, may we apologise if this brings on a headache. For those not yet familiar with the term NFT:An NFT or non-fungible token, is an asset verified using blockchain…
It’s time for another “Top Artists from” feature, and this week we’re travelling South-east (if you’re North-west of there that is) to Bulgaria. Both of the artists’ works are thought-provoking and a little quirky, proving that Bulgaria can deliver the goods- despite still not having a Museum of Contemporary Art, a point made…
The boundaries of Art A flurry of outraged fury has rippled around the world this week in response to a call-out for the donation of blood from the First Nations people of countries colonised by Britain for an art piece where a Union Jack would be dipped in their blood,…
Three artists from Myanmar Myanmar In a country that has an appalling human rights history, been under military rule for the better part of the last 60 years, holds the record for the world’s longest ongoing civil war, and has conducted grave abuse towards ethnic and religious minorities, including what is…
Call out for information. We need your help to make our data more diverse. Just as the pursuit of knowledge is endless, so is maintaining up-to-date comprehensive information on the art world. At the moment certain regions around the world are underrepresented on Artfacts. This is mostly due to the fact…
John Akomfrah’s upcoming Exhibition Found yourself dreaming of admiring artworks in Galleries and Museums once more? Remember leaning so close that you could see each brushstroke, almost smell the paint long since dried? That electric feeling when you discover a work for the very first time? The clip clop of…
Two unique artists to follow. This week, we’re bringing you another edition of our monthly ‘Top male and female artists from…’ series. Let us introduce to you: Njideka Akunyili Crosby, ranked 900 globally, and No. 2 in Nigeria, and Emeka Ogboh ranked 941 globally, and No. 3 in Nigeria. (Otobong Nkanga is No.1 in Nigeria, but…
Spin a globe, pick a country, and start exploring. We hope you’ve been enjoying exploring cities around the world with Artfacts’s new updates. This week, we’re taking it one step further…Now you can explore a country at length. Leading galleries, artists, museums, curators and other venues await, with the click…
Explore the artworld on Artfacts via cities. Today is a very good day indeed- You asked, we heard.At long last, our City Profiles are complete! Dear <<Test Name>>,Explore the artworld on Artfacts via cities.Today is a very good day indeed- You asked, we heard.At long last, our City Profiles are…