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Proof Of People
Project type
Portrait
Date
July 6-8, 2022
Location
London
VerticalCrypto Art presents: PROOF OF PEOPLE
London's first NFT Festival powered by Tezos
In July 2022, I was featured as one of the selected artists for "Proof of People," London's first immersive three-day festival showcasing art, fashion and music through the lens of the metaverse culture and NFT-backed technology, held at the iconic London venue Fabric from July 6-8.
Festival Details
Event: Proof of People - London's First NFT Festival
Dates: July 6-8, 2022
Location: Fabric, London
Organizer: VerticalCrypto Art
Technology Partner: Tezos blockchain
Curatorial Vision
Proof of People is a curatorial exploration of the autonomy of the person in the artistic process. The three-day festival will empower attendees to experience how the individuality of their actions shape creative and artistic outputs," as shared by Micol Ap, Founder & CEO of VerticalCrypto Art.
Historical Context
'Proof of People' developed a curatorial trajectory stemming from the legendary 'Proof of Work' (2018) group exhibition at Schinkel Pavillon in Berlin, the 'Proof of Stake' (2021) project at Kunstverein Hamburg, both curated by Simon Denny, and the 'Proof of Art' (2021) exhibition, establishing London as a significant hub in the evolving narrative of blockchain-based art exhibitions.
Festival Programming
The festival showcased over 50 artists from around the globe through multi-sensory experiences built on the energy-efficient Tezos blockchain. The programming included live music performances, a digital fashion showroom, and a comprehensive educational component featuring curated panel talks with leading voices in art, fashion and technology, alongside workshops running throughout the event.
A significant highlight was the fx(hash) hackathon, where the leading generative art platform hosted a three-day intensive focused on improvements and new features for Tezos-based NFT applications, beginning Wednesday, July 6 with winners announced on Friday, July 8.
This festival represented a pivotal moment in London's digital art scene, establishing the city as a significant player in the global NFT cultural movement while showcasing the intersection of blockchain technology, visual art, and electronic music culture.
