New Delhi Update . January 27, 2023, 3:29 PM CET
SOCIAL has launched India's first unique art gallery and café at New BEL Road
According to Nidhi Bhardwaj , in recent news, SOCIAL, a co-working space and hub for artists and innovators, has opened India's first exclusive physical gallery for NFT art at New BELL Road, Bangalore.
The latest information revealed that the works of NFT artists based in Bangalore, namely Prasad Bhatt, Dr. Wavo, Ipverse, etc. are on display from January 23. In addition, the first exhibition by digital artist Angad B Sodhivas titled "Welcome to Web 3". The Cafe Network reports that the first stage of its launch in the Web3 space began on January 14th.
What do artists believe?
According to Angad, this is the real beginning of the NFT space in India. “Before Web2 entered the maker economy, there was a big problem that makers didn't own what they put on the platform. With Web3, the creator not only owns the assets, but they also have the ability to include ownership clauses,” he said.
Angad also explained how he picked the initial idea and selected artists from the same city. He added, “We wanted people from the same city to see friends from their community who had made a name for themselves in the NFT space and gained fame by displaying their artwork. Since it was a completely new concept, we created a sense of community by involving local artists.”
How is checkout arranged?
The place is designed to be a meeting place for artists, creators and businessmen. In addition to the art space, the outlet offers food and beverage. Customers can view artwork on digital screens and purchase what they like, according to the latest information.
The interior was designed to reflect the nature of the brand's work and play with temporary structures, ledges, strategically placed lights and rich landscaping. The area is covered with a monochromatic coating. Distinctive slip-span scaffolding serves not only structural or aesthetic purposes but also functional purposes, as indicated in the sources.
“We hope to provide a platform for specific communities to showcase their work while creating a mini hub for people from all walks of life. Our first step into the world of crypto was IP “Sauce”, a contemporary cultural festival that brings together music, crypto, street fashion, NFT and art in one place. Event Highlights Our need to create a place where digital artists can come together and create whenever they want. I am confident that New BEL Road SOCIAL will soon become such a destination,” said Mayank Bhatt, managing director of Impresario Handmade Restaurants, the company that owns SOCIAL and more than 600 Restaurant chain.