Debuts 'World's First' Art Gallery Inside a Nightclub, Showcasing Artwork by Beeple and Mad Dog Jones
In the heart of Ibiza, Spain, a unique fusion of art and nightlife has taken centre stage. Hï Ibiza, a world-renowned nightclub, has launched the world's first permanent art gallery, blending digital and physical artworks within the clubbing experience [1][2][3].
This pioneering project is a collaboration between Hï Ibiza, The Night League, and W1 Curates, a London-based digital art collective. The partners have created an innovative space that showcases works from leading digital artists such as Beeple and Mad Dog Jones, alongside physical installations and custom display technologies [1][3][5].
American street artist WhIsBe has contributed a six-foot green gummy bear piece to the gallery, while British graphic designer KidEight has added two sculptures. The exhibition features a diverse range of artists, including Annibale Siconolfi, Ash Thorp, Six N. Five, Shiro, and Trevor Jones [6].
The art gallery encourages guests to explore, pause, and connect with the art beyond the dancefloor. After the talks, which include speakers from W1 Curates, Seedphrase, Farokh, Bitcoin historian and artist Smashtoshi, and artist Trevor Jones, there will be a DJ set in the Wild Corner [7].
The lineup of artists in the gallery will rotate every two weeks during the summer season, providing a fresh and dynamic exhibition [4]. The gallery launch includes the opening of Bright Moments' NFT gallery in Venice, California, in 2021, marking a broader push to bring digital and NFT art into physical venues [8].
Some works in the art gallery are available for purchase, making it possible for visitors to take a piece of this innovative space home [9]. The art gallery inside Hï Ibiza presents a curated selection of today's most influential digital artists, offering a unique experience for art enthusiasts and club-goers alike [10].
The entrance of Hï Ibiza features a mural by British graffiti artist Mr Cenz, which can be viewed as an augmented-reality animation using the W1 Curates smartphone app [2]. The main gallery space adapts to each artist's colour palette using large-scale projections and immersive lighting, creating a truly immersive experience [3].
Hï Ibiza, which has been ranked as the world's best by DJ Mag for four consecutive years, is setting a new standard for nightlife experiences, combining art and music in a way that is both captivating and accessible [1]. This first permanent art gallery inside a nightclub is a testament to the power of art to transform even the most unexpected spaces.
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- At Hï Ibiza, the fusion of art and nightlife continues, as the club hosts an art gallery featuring leading digital artists such as Beeple and Mad Dog Jones, alongside physical installations like WhIsBe's six-foot green gummy bear piece [1][2][3][6].
- Guests at Hï Ibiza's art gallery can immerse themselves in a unique experience, as the gallery adapts to each artist's color palette using large-scale projections and immersive lighting [3].
- The art gallery at Hï Ibiza is more than just a space to view art; it also offers talks featuring industry experts like Bitcoin historian and artist Smashtoshi, as well as a DJ set in the Wild Corner [7].
- The art gallery's rotating selection of digital artworks, including NFTs, reflects the intersection of technology, fashion, and beauty in today's lifestyle, as seen in the collaboration between Hï Ibiza, The Night League, and W1 Curates [1][4][10].
