NFTism at Art Basel Miami Beach by Zaha Hadid Architects

This week, at Art Basel Miami Beach, there was a virtual gallery called "NFTism." It explored architecture and social interaction in the metaverse.

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Cyberspaces are virtual environments where people can communicate with each other using computer networks. The technology used to create them is getting better and better, so cyberspaces are becoming more realistic, interactive, social, and sensory than ever before. You can use them on your computer, smartphone, or TV using different devices.

The internet is a large network of computers that allows people to communicate with each other. Cyberspaces are the part of the internet that allow people to create their own virtual worlds. The metaverse is a virtual world that is connected to the real world. It helps people to create and share their art, and to connect with other people.

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Galerie Nagel Draxler teamed up with media artist Kenny Schachter to curate their first exhibition focused on artists who are using blockchain technology and NFTs. They later partnered on an interactive LED wall at Art Basel 2021. Now, they're doing it again, only this time it's in the virtual world!

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This virtual gallery features designs by Zaha Hadid Architects that are powered by performance-aligned, parametric design technologies. This means that users can experience the designs in a way that is tailored to their needs and interests, as well as those of other people who are also using the gallery. Some of the designs featured in the gallery include the ‘Z-boat’, the ‘Z-Car One’, the ‘Belu’ sculpture bench-table, and the ‘Orchis’ stool. These designs were created by Zaha Hadid Architects and Zaha Hadid Design in collaboration.

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ZHA built a virtual world for kids, and JOURNEE made it possible for them to use their favorite computer games and websites inside that world. JOURNEE's technology is very fast and efficient, so kids can have a lot of fun while staying on top of their homework.