Kunsthalle Zürich exhibition DYOR explores NFT and blockchain art scenes through immersive installations
Kunsthalle Zürich is hosting DYOR, an exhibition curated by Nina Roehrs, from 8 October to 15 January. This showcase delves into the intersection of art, technology, and blockchain culture, a response to the NFT surge sparked by Beeple's auction sales in late 2020 and early 2021. It includes interactive wall-carousels and a display detailing the transformation of Pepe the Frog into an NFT icon. The exhibit juxtaposes crypto advocates with digital artists, featuring works such as Rhea Myers's Certificate of Inauthenticity (2020), Sarah Friend's Lifeforms (2021), and Mario Klingemann's Botto project. Noteworthy elements include Matt Kane's advocacy for artist royalties and CryptoPunks by Matt Hall and John Watkinson, concluding with Manuel Rossner's VR installation that positions NFTs within a broader context of digital ownership.
Key facts
- Exhibition DYOR runs at Kunsthalle Zürich from 8 October to 15 January
- Curated by digital curator and gallerist Nina Roehrs
- Features two large rotating wall-carousels with eight thematic displays
- Includes installation dedicated to Pepe the Frog NFT history
- Showcases works by Rhea Myers, Sarah Friend, Mario Klingemann, Matt Kane, Matt Hall, John Watkinson
- VR installation by Manuel Rossner with contributions from Nancy Baker Cahill and Kim Asendorf
- Examines two distinct NFT art scenes: crypto enthusiasts and digital artists
- Responds to NFT boom following Beeple's 2020-2021 auction sales
Entities
Artists
- Beeple
- Nina Roehrs
- Rhea Myers
- Sarah Friend
- Mario Klingemann
- Matt Kane
- Matt Hall
- John Watkinson
- Kenny Schachter
- Manuel Rossner
- Nancy Baker Cahill
- Kim Asendorf
Institutions
- Kunsthalle Zürich
- Dada Collective
- Artnet
Locations
- Zürich
- Switzerland