The sponsor of this special exhibition, TRON founder Justin Sun, has been active in the field of art collection in recent years, achieving success in both digital and traditional art.
Author: Yi Shu
Image provided by: APENFT Foundation
Content planning: Li Zixuan
Scene of the Paris exhibition of Giacometti's "The Nose"
On October 7th, the Paris exhibition of the Swiss national treasure-level artist Alberto Giacometti, sponsored by TRON and the APENFT Foundation, was held. The exhibition combined traditional surrealism and African sculpture art, allowing "pilgrims" from around the world to experience the cross-border impact of surrealism and digital art together with the artists. Justin Sun's collection was also featured in this special exhibition.
Justin Sun's collection "The Nose" (1964) on display at the exhibition
Justin Sun's collection "The Nose" attracts visitors
Giacometti's works are known for their unique artistic style and profound philosophical thinking, and he is recognized by art connoisseurs worldwide as one of the most important sculptors of the 20th century. The exhibition was sponsored by TRON and the APENFT Foundation in the field of digital art. Justin Sun, the founder of TRON, publicly displayed his Giacometti collection for the first time at this special exhibition.
The work "The Nose" (Le Nez) on display at the exhibition is one of Giacometti's masterpieces, with only 2 pieces circulating in the world. One of them is collected by Justin Sun and was created in 1964. This work combines surrealism and African sculpture art, outlining his existential anxiety and is highly recognizable, reflecting his peak achievements in the field of modern art.
Giacometti x Anjelica Lesiak "The Nose. Cinematographic Sculpture"
In addition, "The Nose" is also an outstanding example of the combination of surrealism and African sculpture art, which has had a profound influence on later artistic creations. Through the exhibition, the audience can gain a deeper understanding of Giacometti's artistic style and creative concept, further getting to know this outstanding artist. The hosting of the Giacometti Paris "The Nose" exhibition will further promote the dissemination and appreciation of Giacometti's works globally, serving as a "feast" for global visual art connoisseurs.
Annette Messager's "Mother and Child" (left) and Giacometti's "The Nose" (right)
Giacometti's sketch of "The Nose"
"Loneliness, Wandering, Anxiety, Confusion" -- Philosophical thoughts left by Giacometti
The artist Giacometti and his works are worthy of emphasis in the art history of the 20th century.
As one of the most important sculptors of the 20th century, Giacometti's unique artistic style is full of dialogue about the truth of life—loneliness, wandering, anxiety, and confusion. His sculptures often convey the deepest emotions of human life with extreme simplification of form.
Giacometti's influence and status in the art world are evident. In 1956, he represented France at the Venice Biennale and exhibited "Venetian Woman," and in 1962, he won the first prize in the sculpture category at the Venice Biennale. Not only did he achieve universally recognized achievements in artistic creation, but his works have also been highly praised and admired by global collectors in the subsequent auction market. Among them, "Pointing Man" once set a world auction record for the artist at $141 million in 2015.
Like many international museum-level art enthusiasts and collectors, Giacometti also established a foundation dedicated to promoting related artistic works and ideas. Through various means such as exhibitions, research, publications, and education, the foundation actively participates in various activities in the art world, collaborating with other art institutions and museums to promote the research and exhibition of Giacometti's works. The foundation has also established the Giacometti Prize to recognize and support artists who have made outstanding contributions in the field of sculpture.
Whether it is the profound emotions and vitality left for people to contemplate in his enduring works, or the support given to creators through the foundation, Giacometti has had a profound impact on artistic creation and has made positive contributions to the development and inheritance of the art world.
From the field of digital art to traditional art
The sponsor of this special exhibition, TRON founder Justin Sun, has achieved success in the field of art collection in recent years, from digital art to traditional art.
What has attracted the attention of many art collectors and critics in the art world is that since March 2021, Justin Sun has successively acquired well-known paintings such as Picasso's "Nude Woman with Necklace (Marie-Thérèse)," Beeple's "Ocean Front," and Andy Warhol's "Three Self-Portraits." He also successfully acquired the work "The Nose" for over $78 million in the same year. In the industry's view, the sponsorship of this special exhibition is another tribute by Justin Sun to the master Giacometti.
This Web3 leader in his 90s has been actively involved in the field of art collection in recent years and has supported the development of art foundations. In addition, he has also ventured into the NFT field, continuously promoting the common development of physical and digital art.
As a cross-border collector and player, Justin Sun's collection philosophy is mainly reflected in his enthusiasm and belief in digital art. His investment in a large number of NFT art pieces has not only helped emerging artists grow but also contributed to the development of the NFT art market.
Justin Sun with his collection of Picasso's "Nude Woman with Necklace"
As a museum-level NFT collector and supporter of the APENFT Foundation, he firmly believes, "The rise of art in the digital age is an irreversible trend, and the achievements of NFT art allow artists to better protect their intellectual property rights and amplify the impact of their creative achievements."
Justin Sun has stated that he has high expectations for the development vision of APENFT and is willing to open up the TRON ecosystem to fully support the foundation. At the same time, he has donated art pieces he acquired at high prices to the APENFT Foundation on multiple occasions.
Among the many art collectors who have influenced the art world in recent years, Justin Sun's collection is unique. His collection covers a wide range of works, including both Eastern and Western, modern and contemporary artists. He emphasizes quality and uniqueness in his choice of collection, and also pays special attention to the background and creative concepts of the artists. He believes that the development of NFT not only signifies a transformation of the art market but also provides new opportunities for artists to break through the limitations of time and space.
Digital art provides a new platform for global art enthusiasts to communicate
In his book "Art," the renowned British visual art critic Clive Bell stated, "The essential characteristic of a highly civilized society lies not in the creativity of the society, but in the appreciation of the society."
Like art enthusiasts around the world, Justin Sun believes that the importance and influence of Giacometti and his work "The Nose" are immeasurable. It not only occupies an important position in modern art history but also has had a profound impact on people's aesthetics and philosophical thinking.
Justin Sun believes that this themed exhibition will add new colors to the artistic value of Giacometti's work and will further promote the dissemination and appreciation of Giacometti's works globally.
Giacometti's "The Nose" exhibition—many visitors in attendance
With the love and pursuit of art and digital technology by many international art collectors such as Justin Sun, this trend will drive the development and growth of the digital art market, providing more opportunities and platforms for artists to have their works more widely disseminated and recognized. Through new technology, art pieces can be more widely disseminated and traded globally, allowing artists to seamlessly interact with art enthusiasts around the world, both online and offline.
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