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.
As NFTs flood the art world, value is too often confused with hype. This article unpacks what NFTs actually are—digital records whose worth depends entirely on metadata, rights, and structure—and why understanding what you’re really buying is essential for collectors and institutions alike.
As the NFT boom accelerates and promises to upend the art world, a closer look reveals a more nuanced reality. What exactly are collectors buying when they mint a token—and how does blockchain truly intersect with digital and physical art ownership?
The Fine Art Ledger launches Art Recognition™, enabling anyone to identify artworks and access their full story with a simple snap of a mobile phone camera. Using image recognition, blockchain authentication, and mobile interactivity, the feature connects physical art to rich digital content, certificates of authenticity, and provenance—instantly, on any device.
Artwork Passports™ are created with the support of an AI-assisted onboarding assistant that helps structure provenance, origin, and condition information clearly and consistently.
All records remain human-authored, issuer-defined, and transparent.
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