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The art world is undergoing a quiet revolution—and it’s not the headline-grabbing NFT hype. Behind the scenes, galleries, artists, and collectors are transforming how authenticity is recorded, managed, and protected. The Fine Art Ledger (FAL) is leading this shift, using blockchain technology to solve one of the oldest problems in art: proving an artwork is real.

Robert Mapplethorpe’s Le forme del classico at Le Stanze della Fotografia in Venice is an exhibition that lingers long after you leave. Set within the contemplative spaces of the Fondazione Giorgio Cini on San Giorgio Maggiore, the show reveals Mapplethorpe’s ability to transform the human body into something timeless—where photography meets classical sculpture, and beauty is inseparable from tension, provocation, and technical mastery.

The art world is undergoing one of its most radical transformations in centuries. Throughout history, new media—photography, video, installation art—have challenged curators and collectors to rethink what an artwork gallery or collection can be. But in the 2020s, the most powerful change agent is digital: NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens). Their rise has not only reimagined ownership and authenticity but fundamentally changed how art is owned, authenticated, managed, bought, and sol

Art gallery labels are evolving from static plaques into powerful digital gateways. This article explores how QR codes, NFC tags, image recognition, augmented reality, and blockchain technology are transforming gallery labels into interactive tools that enhance storytelling, build trust through verified provenance, and drive engagement and sales in modern hybrid exhibitions.

As fine art galleries navigate a rapidly digitizing world, blockchain and NFTs are emerging as powerful tools for preserving authenticity, provenance, and cultural legacy. This article explores how decentralized technologies are transforming art preservation—bridging physical and digital works, securing records for generations, and enabling galleries to build trust, transparency, and deeper engagement in a global, hybrid art market.

FAL is powering Julian Lennon's Photography Exhibition, now on at St. Joseph's Art Society in San Francisco. A must see.

An important exhibition at Galerie Judin in Berlin places an Old Master painting by Elisabetta Sirani in dialogue with contemporary figurative artists, offering a rare lens through which to examine the evolution of figurative art in the 21st century.

From digital painting and mixed media to narrative-driven figurative work, today’s contemporary artists are redefining how art is created and experienced. Discover five rising and established artists who caught our attention in 2023—and explore how technology is shaping the future of fine art.

Art the gift that keeps on giving. How The Fine Art Ledger uses technology to improve access to fine art and fine art information using art

Virtual reality is simply a game changer, and potentially a game changer for art...once you experience it, there is really no going back.

Deprived of human interaction and beset with almost ubiquitous social distancing rule and regulation, the fine art world is going virtual.

As COVID-19/ SARS-CoV-2 slithers insidiously among us,If a gallery were to fail, who would be entitled to its inventory?

Outright fine art sale or consignment? When a fine artist becomes a shooting star. The New York Arts and Cultural Affairs Law

The Fine Art Ledger recently in Blue Bite press release highlighting the use of Near Field Communication (NFC) and blockchain for Fine Art.

Fine Art Galleries : Key Features of The Fine Art Ledger's Mobile Fine Art Experiences and the Benefits for Art Galleries.

Tap, tag, and discover. The Fine Art Ledger’s contactless NFC technology brings fine art to life on your mobile phone—delivering real-time artwork details, blockchain authentication, and interactive experiences with a simple tap.