Digital artist Beeple opens his first solo exhibition in Nanjing

2024-11-15 14:27:00

Digital artist Beeple (Mike Winkelmann) showcased his “Everydays” series during his first solo exhibition at the Deji Art Museum in Nanjing on November 13.

The exhibition features signature digital artworks by the graphic designer from Charleston, USA. He has been creating a picture every day from start to finish and posting it online for over 17 years without missing a single day. His creation process of the 6406th picture was projected on a screen at the museum.

At the opening ceremony, the artist said he was honored to present his first solo exhibition in Nanjing. Beeple first visited the city on September 9, 2023. He mentioned that he was inspired by the city's unique blend of nature, culture, history, and technology, which led him to create the artwork "Nanjing".

Cathy Fan, Editor-in-Chief for Artnet News China, said that the Yangtze River Delta, one of China’s wealthiest regions, is home to many discreetly affluent private entrepreneurs. Shanghai’s influence is continuing to grow, extending throughout the 1.5-hour high-speed rail circle. Before the art week began, many insiders headed to Hangzhou, where a crop of vibrant “artist-run alternative spaces” and a unique art ecosystem have sprung up. After Shanghai, many went to Nanjing, where the Deji Art Museum is hosting Beeple’s first solo exhibition worldwide.