Walid Raad introduces an innovative NFT collection at Frieze NY, just before the launch of Artwrld.

Frieze has established itself as one of the most esteemed and traditional art fairs globally, hosting annual showcases in cities like London, Los Angeles, and New York. The Lebanese-born, New York-based artist stirred excitement during last week's exhibition at The Shed in Manhattan with the rollout of his new NFT set, \"Festival of Gratitude,\" showcased through the Beirut and Hamburg-based gallery. Walid Raad During his inaugural appearance at Frieze, Raad unveiled three NFTs from his upcoming \"Festival of Gratitude\" series, which will feature a total of 20 computer-generated birthday cakes dedicated to global dictators, sheikhs, presidents, and notable rulers from the 20th century. Sfeir-Semler Gallery on the fair’s main exhibition floor. 

All three initial artworks were sold out by the time the fair opened to the public on Thursday, May 19th, indicating a growing interest in NFTs within the fine art community. A percentage of the profits from the entire \"Gratitude\" series will benefit a non-profit organization in New York dedicated to supporting Middle Eastern artists and cultural institutions. ArtNet reported in March The first three NFTs that were released at Frieze commemorate Benjamin Netanyahu, Francisco Franco, and Hosni Mubarak—a creative journey traversing various locations and historical periods, showcasing that Raad approaches themes of power from a broad perspective rather than diving into detailed case studies. latest infusion of empirical data Walid Raad, Festival of Gratitude _ Benjamin Netanyahu, 2022, high-definition video animation and NFT, 16 seconds (color, silent), loop. Edition of 1. Courtesy of the artist and Sfeir-Semler Gallery, Beirut/Hamburg, commissioned by Artwrld. ArteEast Raad is not only an artist but also serves as a professor of art at The Cooper Union. He has held solo exhibitions at prestigious venues such as the Louvre in Paris, MoMA in NYC, and participated in the 50th Venice Biennale. Besides being represented by Sfeir-Semler, Raad collaborates with the historical Paula Cooper Gallery in New York, which played a significant role in the early career of legendary NYT art critic Roberta Smith.

His extensive work often engages in bold experimentation, spanning various forms like installation, performance, video, and photography to delve into how incidents of physical and psychological violence shape our bodies, thoughts, cultural narratives, and societal perceptions.

The artist’s bio with Sfeir-Semler This Spring, many are excited about the new opportunities arising from the groundbreaking success of early innovators like SuperRare, who recently opened their physical space in New York City. Artwrld's distinct feature lies in its potential for genuine collaborative creative processes. According to their website, \"We collaborate closely with artists to design and construct projects that captivate audiences and investigate the possibilities of blockchain technology for creative endeavors.\" They prioritize supporting artists throughout every phase of creating new works—from the initial ideation through to execution and display—all while encouraging critical discussions surrounding the topics influencing digital art and culture.

Raad’s bio with Paula Cooper They’ve hinted at upcoming releases featuring major creative talents like Walid Raad.

Walid Raad, Festival of Gratitude _ Hosni Mubarak, 2022, HD video animation and NFT, 16 seconds (color, silent), loop. Edition of 1. Courtesy of the artist and Sfeir-Semler Gallery Beirut / Hamburg. Commissioned and presented by Artwrld. Artwrld Apart from a deeply impactful series spotlighting 3D reconstructions of Palestinian protestors, created by Basel Abbas and Ruanne Abou-Rahme at the booth of Guatemala’s Proyectos Ultravioleta, Raad’s work represented the most noteworthy display of new media across all four levels of the venue. "As we are the artists' representatives, it was crucial for us to engage in his latest projects and present them to our audience,\" Chikhani remarked regarding Sfeir-Semler’s choice to introduce the \"Festival of Gratitude\" at Frieze. \"This is an emerging field for everyone involved, and we are still exploring it; the future will tell us how it evolves.\" Frieze is a prominent event—if one can succeed there, they can succeed anywhere. Based on this initial exhibition, it seems that Walid Raad, Artwrld, and the NFT space as a whole have a substantial chance of gaining mainstream recognition akin to that of Frieze—potentially as soon as this Spring. DeeKay's animated NFT, \"Life and Death,\" was acquired by Snoop Dogg for a whopping $1 million. London-born artist Kojo Marfo kicks off an exhibition in NYC ahead of his upcoming NFT release, titled 'Strangers.' during Frieze week as well. 

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