SPACES: London’s Tech‑Art Showcase at HOFA & Phillips

London’s HOFA Gallery Unveils Future‑Focused Digital Art Showcase

Phillips Collaboration Highlights Robotic and AI Innovations

In an ambitious step forward, HOFA Gallery in London has introduced a digital art exhibition that features creations generated by telekinetic robotic arms and artificial intelligence.

Exhibition Highlights

• Robot‑Crafted Motifs – Intricate shapes rendered through remotely controlled arm movements.
• AI‑Generated Narratives – Algorithms that produce evolving visuals and storylines.
• Interactive Experiences – Audience members influencing robotic actions via touchscreen interfaces.

Collaboration Details

The joint effort with Phillips merges contemporary art expertise with cutting‑edge technological talent, creating a unique artistic experience.

Frieze London 2024: A Fresh Offshoot of Digital Art

As the UK capital’s most talked‑about cultural showcase approaches, the House of Fine Art (HOFA) in London has unveiled a compelling new display in partnership with the auction house Phillips. The exhibition, titled “SPACES”, presents an impressive selection of work from eight pioneering digital creators, including Sougwen Chung, Refik Anadol, and Krista Kim.

Curatorial Vision

HOFA co‑founder Elio D’Anna explains that SPACES investigates the growing dialogue between contemporary art and digital ingenuity. The show spotlights the fluid fusion of technology‑driven techniques with visual storytelling.

Featured Artists

• Sougwen Chung

  Her standout contribution, “Spectral,” showcases a collaborative process between the artist and a telekinetic robotic arm. The system, known as D.O.U.G_6, links directly to Chung’s brainwaves, translating her thoughts into precise brush strokes on a transparent canvas.

• Krista Kim

  Kim, founder of Techism and cultural liaison at the World Economic Forum, presents a three‑panel meditative gradient series. These pieces interlace software output with UV‑printed physical media, creating a layered visual experience.

• Refik Anadol

  Anadol’s work in the gallery pushes the borders of algorithmic art, reminding visitors how digital landscapes can breathe new life into visual expression.

Why It Matters

“SPACES” brings digital innovation directly into mainstream art conversation, shedding light on how technology can reshape production, perception, and experience. With Frieze London nearing attendance peaks, this exhibition promises to stand out as a pinnacle of 21st‑century creativity.

Featured Artists and Their Innovative Digital Installations

Krista Kim – Immersive Colorfield Art

Krista Kim’s latest Triptych (2018) has been showcased in iconic venues such as The Sphere in Las Vegas and Times Square. Her installations create expansive colorfields that serve to elevate consciousness and cultivate positivity within the digital space.

Key Attributes

• Vibrant and multifaceted color palettes
• Experiential focus on consciousness and positivity
• Public displays in high‑traffic urban settings

Refik Anadol – Data‑Driven NFT Art

Refik Anadol, a celebrated Turkish‑American new media artist, presents “Winds of Yawanawa #888,” a piece that is part of his larger Winds of Yawanawa collection. This vibrant series transforms environmental data collected from the Yawanawa tribe’s Amazonian village into 1,000 unique NFT Data Paintings. The work demonstrates a compelling conversation between ancient cultural traditions and the digital reality of today.

Highlights of the Collection

• Data sourced from local weather patterns
• Conversion into artistic NFTs
• Interplay of traditional knowledge and modern technology

Refik Anadol & Yawanawa: The Winds of Yawanawa #888 (2023)

Credit: Refik Anadol & Yawanawa

Featured Artists

• Colection of works by Colombian writer Ana Maria Caballero
• Digital visions by Dutch visual artist Joseph Klibansky
• London’s inventive collective Random International

About HOFA

HOFA has long been a pioneer in the realm of new media. Since its inception, the gallery has represented a diverse roster of digital artists, championing innovation across the spectrum of visual technology.

In 2018, HOFA marked a historic moment by becoming the first global gallery to accept cryptocurrency payments. According to founder Elio D’Anna, this initial step into the world of Web3 sparked a cascade of technological exploration, drawing artists eager to embed their practice within this emerging digital layer.

Why ‘SPACES’ Matters

Those intrigued by the intersection of art and technology will find the upcoming ‘SPACES’ exhibition essential. Showcasing cutting‑edge digital installations, the event promises to illustrate the transformative impact of technology on contemporary artistic expression.

Exhibition Dates: 3 – 10 October

Venue: Phillips, London