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The LACMA NFT exhibition showcases the work of Deafbeef
LACMA, the renowned art museum, dives deeper into NFT art with an experimental collection by Deafbeef. The collection offers a unique interpretation of the 19th century artwork of Eadweard Muybridge. Significantly, this is part of the museum’s ongoing exploration of the NFT world. Let’s dive in!
LACMA’s collaboration with Deafbeef Shakes Up the Art World
Prepare for a groundbreaking collaboration between LACMA and Deafbeef! They mix classic art with cutting-edge technology in an epic NFT project. In February, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) made a splash in the NFT world. This is due to their acquisition of a valuable collection of tokenized artwork. However, the museum not only collects NFTs, it also collaborates with renowned Web3 creators to bring a fresh and experimental perspective to classical art. By partnering with these creators, LACMA aims to celebrate traditional works of art in innovative and exciting ways, promoting their exploration into the world of NFT.
LACMA’s “Remembrance of Things Future” program ramps up this week. This is due to the release of two interactive NFT compilations from Deafbeef. Taking inspiration from the works of Eadweard Muybridge, Deafbeef’s Ethereum NFT project, “Noumenon + Chronophotograph,” is an extraordinary blend of classical and contemporary art. It is clear that Deadbeef is a famous pseudonymous artist who uses a C code compiler to create unique art.
Eadweard Muybridge’s pioneering work in motion photography during the 19th century provided a foundation for future film, animation and other art forms. His use of chronological photo sequences, particularly “The Horse in Motion”, captured the movement of a galloping horse. Significantly, it has helped shape modern visual storytelling. These iconic sequences even appeared in Jordan Peele’s 2022 film Nope.
Deafbeef brings coded art to life with LACMA’s NFT initiative
Deafbeef’s contribution to LACMA’s “Remembrance of Things Future” initiative consists of 16 unique Ethereum NFTs titled “Noumenon”. Each animation is one minute long and created using compiled C code. Deafbeef described the monochromatic audiovisual works as “representing an unknown reality beyond our immediate senses”.
The associated smart contract enables the eventual owner of each Noumenon to take, or delegate another wallet to take, a chronophotography snapshot sequence that turns into a separate NFT. The smart contract contains a unique “releaseShutter” function. This can be called to generate the snapshot.
A potentially infinite number of chronophotographs can be taken from each Noumenon NFT, providing a stream of unique editions that can be kept or traded. There’s a catch, though: a timelock that expands exponentially, doubling after each snapshot. Interestingly, each successive chronophoto is also a larger, clearer and higher resolution still image sequence.
LACMA’s initiative shows how NFTs can be used to offer new and experimental ways of engaging with classical art. Deafbeef’s innovative use of smart contracts and C-code to create unique and interactive NFTs is a testament to the potential of this growing technology in the art world.
