1/ From Jan 25 to Mar 22, the Mercedes-Benz Art Collection presents the exhibition “PROTOTYPE” at Studio Odeonsplatz by Mercedes-Benz in Munich. @harmvandendorpel's “Maschine” will be on display alongside works by other contemporary artists. ↓

artist, dominant pleaser, he/him

https://harm.work/

Home of Mercedes-Benz’s digital objects — /mercedesbenznxt — mercedesbenznxt.eth — Imprint: http://nxt.mercedes-benz.com/imprint

3/ The pieces range from an experimental video game to blockchain-based integrations and visual compositions based on human breath. Exhibited are six international contemporary artists, including @harmvandendorpel, @simondenny, Salomé Chatriot, and Paul Seidler of terra0.

1/ Digital art plays an important role not only for Mercedes-Benz NXT, but also for the Mercedes-Benz Art Collection. The Collection recently added an NFT-based artwork by terra0 to their portfolio. ↓

4/ With the presentation in Munich, the Art Collection also continues its exploration of NFTs and blockchain as a medium—following their acquisition of an artwork by the artist group terra0.

4/ With the presentation in Munich, the Art Collection also continues its exploration of NFTs and blockchain as a medium—following their acquisition of an artwork by the artist group terra0.
https://warpcast.com/mercedesbenznxt/0xe030905b

5/ Simon Denny’s "Advanced Vehicle Transformation ", a work commissioned by the Mercedes-Benz Art Collection, uses machine-assisted techniques and blockchain-based technology to create hybrid paintings.

6/ These painterly prototypes explore technological progress through Mercedes-Benz Concept Car motifs and historical art movements. Simon examines unique forms of 'movement' by incorporating seed phrases from real crypto wallets, creating a dialogue with the blockchain medium.

7/ The artwork consists of three physical pieces made with a plotter machine, which will become part of the Mercedes-Benz Art Collection. Additionally, 36 digital commemoratives serve as ‘ephemera’ of the exhibition and can be minted by visitors of the exhibition on-site.

8/ Simon Denny, a Berlin-based artist and professor, explores technology’s impact through installation, sculpture, print, painting, and video. His current focus is on blockchains and cryptocurrencies. His work has been shown at MoMA PS1, Serpentine Gallery, and the Venice Biennale.

9/ Within the Mercedes-Benz NXT context, this is a “peripheral project.” As a reminder, these projects are released independently (in this case, by the artist) and can feature Mercedes-Benz elements.

10/ The exhibition takes place at Studio Odeonsplatz by Mercedes-Benz in Munich, Germany (https://g.co/kgs/WjDDrtQ). If you're in the area, stop by to explore some amazing art centered around the phenomenon of the prototype!

2/ The exhibition explores the concept of the prototype and its potential for innovation. Inspired by the history of automotive design, contemporary media, and digital culture, the artists' works merge physical and digital realms.