Flux Collective

15/02/2024

📈 Ethereum-Gasgebühren auf 8-Monats-Hoch!
Der Hype um ERC-404-Token treibt die Preise nach oben. Eine perfekte Storm für -Nutzer. Ist das der Beginn einer neuen Ära? Was denkst du?
https://de.cointelegraph.com/news/ethereum-gas-fees-hit-8-month-high-erc-404-craze

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Die Gasgebühren im Ethereum-Netzwerk erreichten ein Niveau wie seit März 2023 nicht mehr. Grund dafür ist das Aufkommen der ERC-404-Token.

14/02/2024

🚀 Krypto-Update: Ethereum NFTs gewinnen wieder an Schwung! 🎨 Mit einem Handelsvolumen von $356M im Januar hat erneut die Führung im NFT-Markt übernommen, Bitcoin hinter sich lassend.

https://www.finanzen.net/nachricht/devisen/krypto-news-ethereum-nfts-nehmen-wieder-an-fahrt-auf-13257158

11/01/2024

Dear art enthusiasts and beloved friends of the Flux Collective,

Get ready to embark on a dazzling journey, where pixels dance with imagination and the digital realm meets the canvas. We are thrilled to invite you to a night of enchantment on January 20, 2024, starting at 7 PM, at the splendid NEONREAL Gallery in Düsseldorf.

The star of the evening is "EVANGELIA," a breathtaking digital art creation conceived by the visionary artist, Walter Padao. This masterpiece comprises 85 unique digital canvases, an odyssey of artistic innovation. "EVANGELIA - THE LOOP" is an immersive dance of shifting perspectives, a hypnotic kaleidoscope of digital artistry that will leave you spellbound.

Walter Padao, the enigmatic artist behind this captivating work, is renowned for pushing the boundaries of the digital medium. His art is a symphony of temporal fluidity, spatial exploration, and visual poetry, and "EVANGELIA" is a true reflection of his skills.

To elevate this sensory journey to another level, the ethereal compositions of Julia Kent will serenade your senses, infusing this remarkable art installation with a transcendent aura.

We extend a heartfelt invitation to join us on this extraordinary evening, where pixels transform into dreams and the extraordinary becomes the norm. It's a night you won't want to miss!

10/01/2024

Dear art lovers and valued friends of the Flux Collective,

We take you into a world beyond imagination, where art meets technology and magic is created. Be our guest on January 20, 2024 from 7 pm at the NEONREAL Gallery in Düsseldorf and experience the unimaginable!

The main focus of the evening will be on "EVANGELIA", an extraordinary digital art project by Walter Padao. This work, consisting of 85 unique digital drawings, is a true masterpiece of creativity and innovation. "EVANGELIA - THE LOOP" is a moving depiction of a dancer from changing perspectives that takes you into a surreal world.

Walter Padao is no ordinary artist; he is a visionary who pushes the boundaries of digital art. His works are characterized by subtle playfulness with temporality, space and movement. "EVANGELIA" is a vivid example of his artistic brilliance.

The music of Julia Kent accompanies this unique art installation and adds an extra dimension of magic and poetry.

Be part of this extraordinary evening

10/01/2024

🔥 Last chance alert! Secure your "NFT IS FOR LOSERS" by Goin before it's gone forever on January 11th, 2024. Don't miss out on this tongue-in-cheek commentary on the NFT phenomenon. 🚨

https://app.manifold.xyz/c/901N

08/01/2024

🤯 "NFT IS FOR LOSERS" by Goin is here to challenge the NFT hype! Claim this thought-provoking artwork until Jan 11, 2024. 🎨
https://app.manifold.xyz/c/901N

Let's question the big ones together!

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05/01/2024

🎉 Don't miss your chance! The first and last "NFT IS FOR LOSERS" by Goin is up for grabs as an open edition until January 11th, 2024! 🚀 Get yours now: https://app.manifold.xyz/c/901N

14/12/2023

🎉🎄 Join us for the ultimate holiday bash! 🎅✨

🗓️ Date: December 16th
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM CET
📍 Location: NEONREAL Gallery, Düsseldorf

Let's celebrate a fantastic year together🥂🎨

See you at the Flux Collective Christmas Party!
🎊🥳

17/11/2023

🌟 UPCOMING DROP ALERT

Join us on a mind-bending journey into the depths of modern society's vices! 🔮

In 'The Divine Algorithm,' grotesk.group confronts the Seven Deadly Sins in a world dominated by lonely souls, happy algorithms, and data that's both untrustworthy and fearsome. This exhibition delves into the sins through image generation, voice synthesis, text-to-video models, and deepfakes, pushing the boundaries of visualized data.

grotesk.group, a creative collective founded in Düsseldorf, is redefining aesthetic perception through digitally generated media. They blend nerdy techniques in AI, coding, and visual programming to create a unique style that treats you like a cat treats its human.

These four artists, with backgrounds in photography, film production, and motion design, have caught the attention of clients like Mercedes AMG, Nike, Iris van Herpen, and more. Their bold and strange designs have graced venues like NRW Forum and Fusion Festival.

Don't miss 'The Divine Algorithm' drop on Nov 19 at 11:00 PM CET. Let's redefine data art together! 💥 https://www.niftygateway.com/collections/groteskgroup

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24/10/2023

A quick look behind the scenes ! We pour in blood, sweat and tears to bring 'The Poetry of ' to life.
Vernissage of this unique art exhibition starts 26.10. 7PM in . Entry is free by the way.

21/10/2023

🚀 Artist Reveal #16: reinhard_schmid for "The Poetry of Blockchain"!
🎨 A visionary with 35+ years of crafting surreal art that juxtaposes tech & sensuality. His optimistic worlds invite curiosity & exploration amid modern challenges. 🌌 Dive into his unique universes

21/10/2023

🎨 Artist Reveal #15: 🚀
From Berlin's streets to global acclaim, Raws merges urban graffiti roots with impactful influences from Kandinsky to Richter, crafting an abstract, socially resonant aesthetic. 🌐🖌️
Dive into his dynamic world at "The Poetry of Blockchain"

20/10/2023

🎨 Artist Reveal #14 for "The Poetry of Blockchain"Exhibition : Raphael Brunk!
🚀 Bridging digital & algorithmic photography, Brunk transforms algorithms into vibrant, unexpected narratives. Dive into his digital landscapes where figuration & abstraction coalesce. 🖼️✨

20/10/2023

🎨 Artist Reveal #13: MOTIONSICKNESS!

Dive into Patric Ortmann's abstract 3D worlds, where vibrant colors & infinite knots create a mesmerizing flow state. Lose yourself in recurring, boundless visual loops and become part of the art 🌀.
Don't miss this digital odyssey!

20/10/2023

🌐 Bridging digital and physical art worlds with at our upcoming exhibition, "The Poetry of Blockchain" HQ!
🎨 Get ready to explore art in splendid 4K digital frames, enhancing every pixel and color! 🚀 Let’s immerse in art & technology!

20/10/2023

Wow, a blast from the past. ! looks absolutely stunning! so good having you on the Show!

19/10/2023

🚀 Artist Reveal #12: for the Poetry of Blockchain Exhibition
🎨 The genius merging traditional & generative arts, his creations delve into identity & value, sparking ontological questions & addressing sociological dilemmas.

19/10/2023

🎨 Artist Reveal #10: Introducing KARBORN to "The Poetry of Blockchain" Exhibition

Embark on a journey through alternate realities with the art of Karborn, a London-based mixed-media artist with a compelling knack for blending traditional art-working techniques with progressive technology.

Initially immersing himself in the London underground scene and beginning his experimentation with digital art in 2001, Karborn has developed a striking hybrid art form that flows seamlessly through both time and space. He beautifully integrates classic digital techniques with various art forms, including sculpture, print-making, and moving images, forging a continuously evolving and transformative body of work.

With his explorative approach, Karborn doesn’t just create art; he crafts poetic voyages that summon alternate realities, navigating through time, space, and various mediums with ease and fluidity.

Join us at "The Poetry of Blockchain" to experience firsthand the multidimensional and evocative works of Karborn, and delve into the captivating intersection where traditional techniques meet digital innovation.

📍 Exhibition Dates: 26.10.2023 to 23.02.2024
📍 Location: Training Center, Walldorf
🔗 [Link to Event/Booking]

18/10/2023

🎨 Artist Reveal #10: Johanna Reich

We are thrilled to unveil our tenth artist for "The Poetry of Blockchain" exhibition, Johanna Reich! A remarkable artist who resides and creates at the fascinating intersection of digital and analog image worlds, Johanna expertly navigates through the nuanced spaces of presence and absence, visibility and invisibility in our increasingly blended digital-real universe.

Reich’s work is not merely a spectacle but an immersive exploration into our identity and the subtle yet profound imprints we leave in our spaces of existence. Her pieces, often grounded in extensive multi-year research, unravel the intricate backstories of coding, the opaque influence of databases on algorithm development, and subsequent image production, always maintaining a keen eye on the impact of the digital world on our daily lives.

With her work featured in numerous international exhibitions and prestigious collections, Johanna Reich brings a rich tapestry of insight, artistry, and poignant commentary on the digital age to our upcoming exhibition.

Join us at the Headquarters to witness how Johanna’s artwork meticulously dissects and reassembles the threads of our digital and physical realities, providing not just a visual feast but a deep, reflective experience into who we are in this interconnected, digitized world.

📍 The Poetry of the Blockchain
🗓️ 26.10.2023 - 23.02.2024
🌐 Training Center, Walldorf

18/10/2023

🌟 Artist Reveal #9: grotesk.group joins "The Poetry of Blockchain" 🌟

In our continuous journey to celebrate innovative digital art, we are thrilled to reveal our next participant: the creatively unbridled collective, grotesk.group.

In just a single year since its inception in Düsseldorf, grotesk.group has fearlessly voyaged into weird, digitally generated media, garnering attention from brands like Mercedes AMG and Nike, and enchanting audiences at venues such as the NRW Forum and Fusion Festival. Their artistic explorations navigate through digital realms, employing and sometimes downright abusing AI, coding, and visual programming to forge a distinct style that beckons attention and challenges aesthetic norms.

Comprised of four visionary minds originating from fields like photography, film production, and motion design, grotesk.group is more than a collective. They represent a bold new frontier in visual storytelling, merging their professional expertise to concoct their own territories in visual narration.

Their work doesn’t just defy traditional aesthetics; it invites us into a whimsical world where technology and art coalesce into a narrative that is both strange and captivating, both familiar and alien.

Join us to witness their digital art wonders at "The Poetry of Blockchain," where the unusual becomes the spectacle and where we celebrate the vibrant confluence of technology and artistic expression.

📅 Save the Date: 26.10.2023 - 23.02.2024
📍 Venue: Training Center, Walldorf

18/10/2023

Wow, this looks so cool, don't you think? We are packing for "The Poetry of Blockchain", our upcoming ART GROUPSHOW in .
Vernissage: 26.10. 9pm!

17/10/2023

🚀 Exciting Artist Reveal: GOIN Joins "The Poetry of Blockchain" Exhibition 🚀

We are thrilled to unveil artist #8 participating in our upcoming exhibition: GOIN, an enigmatic yet prolific street artist who has captivated both streets and the art world since 1999 with his striking style intertwining political commentary and a critical lens on contemporary society.

In 2022, GOIN made waves with his thought-provoking exhibition at Kunstverein Ulm, boldly incorporating NFT technology into his work, while simultaneously critiquing the art world with the daring statement "INCL. my first sh*tty NFT" plastered on the exhibition sign. His daring initiative challenges not just artistic norms but also ventures deeply into discussions about art, profit, and the evolving influences of digital technologies within our shifting art landscape.

Globally recognized and yet staunchly committed to humanitarian projects and social change, GOIN’s visually stunning and provocative art melds provocation with empathy, inviting observers to reflect on societal issues and injustices.

📍Exhibition Details:

Venue: Training Center, Walldorf
Date: 26th October 2023 to 23rd February 2024
👀 Dive into the amalgamation of daring street art and digital innovation with GOIN at "The Poetry of Blockchain". Prepare to explore an audacious blend of technological and artistic frontiers, where societal reflections meet digital transformation!

🔗 Learn more about GOIN and the exhibition: https://www.sap.com/germany/about.html

17/10/2023

🚀 Exciting Artist Reveal #7 for "The Poetry of the Blockchain" Exhibition! 🚀

We are delighted to spotlight Florian Kuhlmann () as our seventh featured artist! 🎨✨ Born on the beautiful Île de Ré and now based in Düsseldorf, Florian melds his expertise in computer science and audiovisual media to cultivate a rich and explorative digital art practice.

In his impactful journey as a programmer, artist, curator, and author, Florian has developed numerous projects, delving deep into the realms of digitalization and the internet, collaborating with national and international partners. His works, which thoughtfully navigate through themes such as Cybernetic Society, Metamodernism, and new economies, have found spaces in prestigious venues such as the Museum of Modern Art in Leipzig, NRW Forum Düsseldorf, Institute for Modern Art in Nuremberg, and the Museum of Moving Image in New York.

Join us at the SAP Headquarters starting October 26th to immerse yourself in a universe where Florian Kuhlmann’s digital art sparks profound conversations and presents a fascinating intersection of technology and expressive creativity! 🌐🖥️

📍 Ensure your calendars are marked and stay tuned for more artist reveals from Flux Collective!

16/10/2023

🌟 Introducing Artist Reveal #6: Empress Trash 🌟

Embark on a poignant journey through the innovative realms of "The Poetry of Blockchain" as we unveil our fifth artist, Empress Trash (Drea Jay). Empress Trash isn’t just an artist; she's a narrative of resilience, autonomy, and an unyielding journey through the abstract and surreal.

🔗 Transitioning from a tumultuous upbringing to the esteemed spaces of Sotheby’s and Unit London, Empress Trash has transformed her experiences into a powerful artistic narrative. Her work is not only a celebration of self-discovery and radical expressionism but also a deep dive into topics of femininity, consumerism, and the complexities of our media-saturated world.

💡 Drea incorporates a myriad of mediums and styles, embracing abstraction, surrealism, trash aesthetics, glitch art, and AI, crafting spaces where her personal experiences and artistic expression collide. Her art peels back the layers of perceived reality, inviting viewers to explore subconscious connections between emotional, physical, mental, sexual, and spiritual realms.

Join us at "The Poetry of the Blockchain" to witness how Empress Trash transcends the conventional boundaries of art, offering a sanctuary of exploration, beauty, and confrontation amidst chaos. Your experience through her intricate, multi-faceted digital realms at the exhibition promises to be intellectually and emotionally stirring.

📍 Opening on 26.10 at the Training Center, Walldorf.

🔗 Don't miss the chance to delve into the artful Blockchain universe, where technology isn't just a tool but a canvas for our participating artists.

16/10/2023

Exciting Partnership Announcement with MuseFrame for "The Poetry of Blockchain" Exhibition

We're elated to share that we've entered into a collaboration with Muse Frame, harmonizing the worlds of digital and physical art in our upcoming exhibition at the Headquarter!

MuseFrame offers a refined way to display digital and NFT art, providing an exquisite, true-to-life visual experience with their 4K Digital Fine Art Smart Frames. Their blend of high-quality screen technology, matte, anti-glare surface, and adjustable aluminum frames not only accentuate the digital artworks but also ingeniously provide them with a tangible presence in the physical realm.

Curious? Find more infos about Muse Frames at https://www.museframe.io/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwm66pBhDQARIsALIR2zAdNpvlwjDdjconM5vaGSr1TOsSdax4m46xZdHgYjpktOyfAdrs_0saAoDCEALw_wcB

Join us from 26.10.2023 to 23.02.2024, as we embark on an inspiring journey, navigating through the symbiotic relationship between technology and art, exemplifying how the digital and traditional art worlds can not only coexist but also enhance one another.

Artists, collectors, and tech enthusiasts alike, this fusion of art and technology promises an enriching exploration into the potent possibilities birthed from the amalgamation of blockchain and art.

Do not miss the chance to experience digital art and NFTs in a brand new light, with every pixel, color, and emotion vividly brought to life by MuseFrame’s immaculate display technology.

📍 Training Center, Walldorf
🗓️ 26.10.2023 - 23.02.2024
🕙 Monday to Friday 10:00 - 18:30, Select Weekends 12:00 - 17:00

16/10/2023

🚀 Exciting Artist Reveal #5: DR2 at "The Poetry of Blockchain" Exhibition! 🚀

Meet Birgit and Uwe Dresemann, the dynamic duo behind the renowned artist signature, DR2. Their innovative and introspective artworks are born from a cooperative creation process that doesn’t just stop at conceptualization but travels through to the realization of every brush stroke and pixel. 🎨💻

Their compelling narrative and artistic journey not only highlights but embraces a conscious dialogue with societal dangers, particularly those found within the realms of communication, or a lack thereof, in our modern world. DR2 not only represents an artistic partnership but a personal one, showcasing a symbiotic relationship where life imitates art and vice versa. 🔄💬

DR2 challenges the norms, creating art that defies the silent peril of communication breakdown in our contemporary society, and mirrors an existential commentary that is both reflective of and critical towards technological advancements and societal progress. 🌐🔄

Join us from October 26th at the Headquarter to witness their profound artworks and explore how DR2 masterfully navigates through technological and artistic paradigms, offering not just a visual experience but a deep dive into a mindful expedition between tradition and progress. 📍🗓️

Stay tuned for more artist reveals and dive deep into the convergence of art, technology, and society at "The Poetry of Blockchain"! 🖼️💖🔗

15/10/2023

🎨 Exciting Artist Reveal #4 for "The Poetry of the Blockchain" Exhibition! 🚀

We're thrilled to spotlight COUDE, a remarkable artist, and co-founder of the Flux Collective, whose innovative approaches have significantly shaped its visual appearance. Transitioning from an impactful career in urban and street art, COUDE innovatively melded stencil techniques with early elements of "augmented reality", forging a unique style described by curator Yasha Young as "Abstract Psychedelic Anti Paint."

COUDE doesn't just create art; he lives it, embodying a constant evolution and anticipation of the next creative expression. His influential journey from his last solo exhibition in 2021 at Culture without Borders e.V, to collaborating with Michael Emperiom and Reinhard Schmid for the "SmackManCoin" NFT drop in 2022, showcases a spectacular trajectory of innovation and collaboration in the digital art sphere.

Be prepared to dive into a realm where every artwork is a vibrant, moving entity, capturing the boundless spirit and transformative essence of blockchain technology, only at "The Poetry of the Blockchain"! ✨

📅 Save the Date: 26.10.2023 - 23.02.2024
📍 Location: SAP Training Center, Walldorf