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In recent years, Refik Anadol has established himself as a leading figure in the digital art movement, captivating audiences in a way few artists have via the power of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and NFTs. Both collectors and international curators recognize his work. With over $30 million in NFT sales alongside exhibitions in the world’s most revered art venues, Anadol unites the traditional art realm with the burgeoning world of tokenized digital artwork. “We as artists are now blending the digital with the physical, creating experiences that bridge virtual and real worlds,” Refik Anadol told Decrypt. “I believe that where the physical and virtual connect is where the most profound artistic experiences lie.” In October, The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City announced the acquisition of Anadol’s piece, “Unsupervised – Machine Hallucinations,” marking a significant milestone in art history. This piece not only stands as the museum’s inaugural “living artwork,” but is also the first to integrate NFT and AI elements into the esteemed collection. Described by The New Yorker as “one of the most crowd-pleasing—and controversial—exhibitions in New York City,” this 24-foot-tall digital artwork has not only enthralled visitors inside the museum with its real-time environmental data-driven display but also earned a prominent place in MoMA’s Gund Lobby. “It’s a deep honor,” Refik Anadol told Decrypt of the museum’s addition to its permanent collection. “MoMA is one of the most important institutions in the world. When the MoMA defines these decisions, they become historic. For the last 200 years, all the artists in the archives were the pioneers of certain fields and movements.”  Anadol recognizes the significance of this acquisition within the annals of art history, and its implications. Dear friends,I’m deeply honored to announce that our artwork Unsupervised has been acquired by MoMA…

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