{"id":14110,"date":"2021-11-09T11:54:09","date_gmt":"2021-11-09T11:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buyucoin.com\/crypto-labs\/latest-west-africa-art-fair-features-nfts-organizers-highlight-importance-of-blockchain\/"},"modified":"2021-11-09T11:54:09","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T11:54:09","slug":"latest-west-africa-art-fair-features-nfts-organizers-highlight-importance-of-blockchain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buyucoin.com\/crypto-labs\/latest-west-africa-art-fair-features-nfts-organizers-highlight-importance-of-blockchain\/","title":{"rendered":"Latest West Africa Art Fair Features NFTs, Organizers Highlight Importance of Blockchain"},"content":{"rendered":"

The organizers of Art X Lagos, a West Africa art exhibition, recently kickstarted a non-fungible token (NFT) art fair that features the works of African artists drawn from more than six countries. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Blockchain Provides Important Opportunity for Artists<\/h2>\n

In a statement<\/a> made on Art X Lagos\u2019 website, the organizers argue that blockchain is now providing digital artists with an opportunity to sell their work. They added that such a paradigm shift opens up the possibility of a more decentralized and more collaborative economy, where creators can lead the way towards a more inclusive, and more diverse society.<\/p>\n

To demonstrate the extent of Art X Lagos\u2019 determination, the organizers, alongside Superrare \u2014 a digital art market on the Ethereum blockchain \u2014 recently kickstarted the art fair. According to a report<\/a>, the physical version of this fair began on November 4 and was expected to end on November 7. The online fair, on the other hand, is expected to end on November 21.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

NFTs Getting More Support in Africa<\/h2>\n

Meanwhile, in their statement, the organizers also took to time to explain why they are especially supportive of NFTs. The statement explains:<\/p>\n

As West Africa\u2019s first international art fair, Art X Lagos recognises the importance of contributing to the development of our rich burgeoning African digital art scene, and with this project, we hope to provide a glimpse into the future of art-making and collection on the continent, whilst highlighting the enormous potential of NFTs in the development of Africa\u2019s creative ecosystems.<\/p>\n

Prior to the fair\u2019s commencement, a prominent Nigerian artist and co-curator of the exhibition, Osinachi, was quoted<\/a> expressing his appreciation of the work Art X Lagos is doing to help Africa\u2019s digital artists.<\/p>\n

He added that he would use his own experience as a digital artist to lay the groundwork for the success of other African artists who he says are poised to explore the space.<\/p>\n

What are your thoughts about this story? Tell us what you think in the comments section below. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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