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Getting Gallery-Ready: Why Blockchain Authentication and NFT Provenance Give Artists, Galleries, and Dealers a Competitive Edge
The Fine Art Ledger visits renowned media artist Refik Anadol in his Los Angeles studio to explore how data, neuroscience, and advanced algorithms converge in his immersive digital artworks. From Materializing Memories to large-scale public installations, Anadol’s work transforms brain data into mesmerizing visual experiences that redefine contemporary art.
Aug 26, 20259 min read


Painting Provenance: 5 Reliable Ways to Verify Ownership History
Provenance is the foundation of trust in the art world, shaping a painting’s authenticity, ownership, and value. This comprehensive guide explains what provenance is, why it matters, and outlines five reliable ways to verify a painting’s ownership history—combining traditional research with modern digital and blockchain-based tools to help collectors protect their investments and cultural heritage.
Aug 2, 20256 min read


Looking Under the Hood: Diligencing Non-Fungible Tokens, NFT Metadata and Smart Contracts
It is not always clear what an NFT actually represents, or what is purchased with a Non-Fungible Token. NFT due diligence is essential
Dec 27, 202112 min read


Art Blockchain, Digital Art, the Art World and the Value of Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs)
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.
Jul 22, 20218 min read


NFT's and art blockchain: what exactly are we buying and buying in to? That is the question…
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?
Apr 8, 20216 min read


FAL Launches Art Recognition™: Art Appreciation with a Snap of Your Mobile Phone Camera!
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.
Feb 22, 20212 min read


The Fine Art Ledger's Year-End Roundup: Art, the Gift that Keeps on Giving
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
Dec 28, 20203 min read


Virtual Reality, Art Blockchain and The Fine Art Market: The New Frontier
Virtual reality is simply a game changer, and potentially a game changer for art...once you experience it, there is really no going back.
Oct 13, 20208 min read
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