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‘ORGANIC MATR’ EXHIBITION DRAWS DIGITAL ART WORLD’S LEADING FIGURES TO EXPLORE TRANSCENDENCE OF THE DIGITAL – PHYSICAL ART DIVIDE

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April 11, 2023

Zancan’s latest exhibition ORGANIC MATR to debut on April 13 in Brooklyn with appearances by leading
digital and traditional art figures in conversation about bridging the digital-physical divide

BROOKLYN, N.Y., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Today Artmatr, a New York-based art tech company employing robotics, advanced software imaging and painting technologies to bring digital art to physical life, announced the launch of its newest art exhibition, ORGANIC MATR, with leading generative artist Zancan, on April 13 during NFT.NYC. The physical pieces of art, brought to life by Artmatr’s team of artists, creative engineers and programmers, will be shown in collaboration with NFT Collective, an artist-led community of thought leaders and curators coming from both the NFT and traditional contemporary art space. Through the use of Web3, they aim to bridge the gap between digital and physical worlds, by education and creative empowerment. The exhibition’s opening event will also feature two panels with some of the art world’s biggest names, including generative artists Tyler Hobbs and IX Shells, Bright Moments’ Seth Goldstein, dealer Sara Kay, Metaversal’s Matt Miller, writer and curator Anika Meier, ARTXCODE’s Sofia Garcia, Sebastien Sanchez of Christie’s and painter Alexi Worth.

Artmatr is partnering with NFT Collective to host a groundbreaking exhibition that explores the intersection of digital and physical art. By pushing the envelope of robotics and painting technologies, Artmatr empowers leading artists like Zancan and Tyler Hobbs to reimagine, combine and transform their works across various digital and physical mediums. This collaboration is forging a new frontier of possibilities for experiencing, curating and collecting art in physical spaces and Web3. NFT Collective, known for their expertise in both the NFT and traditional contemporary art space, brings a wealth of experience to this innovative exhibition. With a history of curating and organizing pop-up galleries, in both the US and Europe, the NFT Collective’s motto of bridging the gap between digital and physical worlds aligns seamlessly with Artmatr’s ethos. Each piece in the exhibition will be accompanied by a digital NFT, immersing attendees and collectors into the creative process and showcasing the endless possibilities when digital and physical worlds converge.

“During decades of digital creation I have never stopped looking for ways to “get off the screen”. It is in the matter and the imperfection of the gesture that the most soul is found. Thanks to Artmatr’s tailor-made tools I am able to transcend my generative art background into a sensible form, while sticking to the aesthetics that my collectors have grown to love.” said Zancan

“Zancan is one of the leading generative artists of our time, alongside Tyler Hobbs, changing the tech-heavy notion of human-machine interaction into a lyrical redefinition of code and its profound implications for its impact on our very experience of nature. Steve Jobs once spoke about Apple engineers, saying that: ‘in a different age, these people would be poets and painters’. We believe that age is upon us – where art and computing are becoming synonymous, pushing human creativity to an entirely new level.” said Artmatr Chief Creative Officer Ben Tritt.

“Art and technology are merging once again in the Digital Art Renaissance. Working collectively, we empower creators with a new toolset to connect their audience on a deeper, more interpersonal level. A creative idea can live in a multitude of mediums. With blockchain technology we are able to bridge that gap and create new conduits in the contemporary artworld that widens the reach and impact of a creator’s narrative. This unique collaboration with Zancan bridges these worlds, and is the emergence of a new medium, ushering in the Digital Art Renaissance.” Said Ryan Roybal, CEO of NFT Collective

“The convergence of digital and physical art is causing a major disruption in the art industry, and we are thrilled to be part of this transformative moment,” said Rafael Feitelberg, Armatr’s CEO. “We feel privileged to have been selected by some of the leading artists of our generation to provide the technological infrastructure needed to bridge the gap between the digital and physical worlds. In collaboration with these artists, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the art world, and we are excited to offer new ways of sharing their work with audiences and collectors alike.”

VIP guests will be given an exclusive preview on opening day from 1.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m., after which registered guests will have the opportunity to hear two panel discussions featuring some of the art world’s biggest names.

The first panel, “Beyond the gallery: Web3 and the evolution of art experience,” will be moderated by Matt Miller from Metaversal, who will lead a discussion of how Web3 is changing the way we think about collecting and experiencing art by Seth Goldstein, IX Shells, Sara Kay and Alexi Worth.

The second panel, “The future of art in the digital/physical convergence,” will feature Zancan, Tyler Hobbs, Sofia Garcia and Sebastian Sanchez, as moderated by writer and curator Anika Meier, which will explore bridging the digital-physical divide.

Registration is available on Partiful with limited capacity. The exhibition will be hosted at Artmatr in Red Hook, Brooklyn at 133 Imlay Street (next to Pioneer Works), starting with an exclusive VIP first look at 1.30 p.m. and opening to the public at 4.00 p.m.

About Zancan

Zancan, a generative artist from Bordeaux, France, has been a painter and programmer for four decades. By synergizing his former practice as a traditional artist working with oil paint into the medium of computer code, he explores the graphical possibilities of a ‘figurative-generative’ art genre. Zancan’s series Garden, Monoliths, and The Lushtemples, which focus on rendering natural shapes with mathematical equations and programming code have become the top-selling collections on the Tezos blockchain.

About Artmatr

Artmatr is an art tech company that builds technologies to unleash artists’ creative potential, enabling them to transcend the digital and physical worlds. Artmatr does this through MATRing, the creative process of transforming digital files into unique physical art. Unlike printing that mimics a source file, MATRing applies cutting-edge robotics, imaging, AI and painting technologies to expand artists’ conceptions of what is possible with their work.

Press contact:
Federica Berra
+1 6465779252
federica@artmatr.io

About NFT Collective

The NFT Collective is a group of thought leaders and curators with experience in both the NFT and traditional contemporary art space. Their mission is to bridge the gap between digital and physical art worlds, promoting a seamless fusion of creativity, innovation, and technology using Web3. By partnering with top artists and galleries, the NFT Collective is consistently at the forefront of cutting-edge art events and experiences. NFT Collective has appeared on panel discussions How NFTs are Changing Models and Markets at Art Basel, Creating the Digital Art Renaissance at NFT.NYC, Tezos Foundation, SXSW and featured articles The Currency of Rarity on Right Click Save. An active member of the VerticalCryptoArt Residency program and the WAC weekly, focusing on building a better environment for creators and curators within the Web3 space.

Press contact:
Ryan Roybal
+49 176 38151103
hello@nftcollective.com

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Global Gen Z Views on Beijing: A Journey Through the City’s Culture, Innovation, and Ecology

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November 23, 2024

BEIJING, Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On November 22, 2024, the “Global Gen Z Views on Beijing” event organized by China Daily New Media Center and 21st Century Media and Education officially launched. The event will spotlight three key themes: Beijing’s cultural legacy, technological innovation, and environmental conservation.

During the event, over 20 international influencers will visit notable sites including the Capital Museum and the Zhoukoudian Site Museum to explore the Beijing’s rich history. They will also visit Beijing’s leading tech enterprises and innovation hubs to experience the city’s technological advancements. Additionally, the influencers will visit iconic locations such as the Yanqing Ecological Civilization Exhibition and the Beijing Wild Duck Lake National Wetland Park, gaining a firsthand perspective on the integration of environmental conservation and industrial development in the city.

Through dynamic and youthful storytelling, the event aims to showcase Beijing’s rich cultural heritage and its achievements in sustainable, high-quality development to audiences worldwide. During the first day of the event, Veronica, an Italian exchange student at Tsinghua University, expressed her excitement, saying, “I am delighted to be part of this event. My deep interest in Chinese culture brought me to China for my studies, and I have gained a lot from this experience.”

This event serves not only as a cultural exploration but also as a key platform for sharing Beijing’s historical and modern development with audiences worldwide. Through the influencers’ firsthand experiences, Beijing’s rich cultural heritage and contemporary achievements will be vividly showcased to worldwide audiences. This event offers an international stage for Beijing to highlight its unique appeal, while promoting cultural exchange and fostering global understanding.

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China Telecom Gulf Officially Launches in Saudi Arabia for Business

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November 23, 2024

HONG KONG, Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — On November 21, China Telecom Gulf was officially launched in Riyadh. This milestone marks a significant step in China Telecom’s efforts to provide deep services under the “Belt and Road Initiative” and to promote the building of a “China-Arab Community with a Shared Future.” It signifies another solid advancement on China Telecom’s path toward internationalization. Mr. Liu Guiqing, Executive Director and EVP of China Telecom Corporation, delivered an opening speech, along with Mr. Fawaz, Representative of Contact Office of Chinese Companies in the KSA, Deputy General Manager of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Riyadh Branch. Over 100 guests and leaders from the Economic and Commercial Office of Embassy of the PRC of the KSA, Saudi Telecom Company(STC), Bank of China, Huawei, and others attended to witness this momentous occasion.

In his address, Mr. Liu Guiqing emphasized China Telecom’s commitment to openness, cooperation, and mutual benefit. He expressed the company’s willingness to share its experiences in cloud-network integration, cloud transformation, intelligent operations, and technological innovation. China Telecom aims to work closely with various levels of Saudi governments, enterprises, and partners to actively participate in the development of local digital infrastructure, drive the rapid advancement of next-generation information technologies, and establish a robust bridge for cooperation between China and Saudi Arabia in the field of information technology. Leveraging its extensive resources and global operational capabilities, China Telecom plans to bring its strengths in 5G, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and other fields to provide innovative, high-quality communication products and services to Saudi enterprises, institutions, and consumers.

Mr. Fawaz extended his warm congratulations on the opening of China Telecom Gulf. He highlighted that as a leading global provider of communication services, China Telecom possesses abundant cloud-network resources and mature international service capabilities. The establishment of China Telecom Gulf is a significant step toward supporting the digital transformation of businesses in the region. He expressed confidence that through joint efforts, the company will seize opportunities in the digital era and contribute to Saudi Arabia’s socio-economic development and practical cooperation between China and Saudi Arabia in various fields.

China Telecom showcased its global resources, business capabilities, and its investments and partnerships in the Middle East and Africa. Key services introduced included eSurfing Cloud, computing power solutions, quantum technology, and customized 5G networks. Currently, China Telecom operates branches in 42 countries and regions worldwide, owns 53 international submarine cables, and manages 27 self-operated Internet Data Centers (IDCs). Its cloud-network integrated infrastructure and customer-centric digital service systems provide coverage across the globe.

During the event, China Telecom Gulf signed strategic cooperation agreements with Saudi Telecom Company (STC), Huawei Saudi Arabia, and Baud Telecom Company. The parties committed to deep collaboration, leveraging their respective strengths to provide optimized and convenient digital experiences to Saudi customers.

The establishment of China Telecom’s presence in Saudi Arabia marks a major milestone in the company’s entry into the Middle Eastern communications market, representing a key development in its global strategy. Moving forward, China Telecom Gulf will leverage China Telecom’s robust digital infrastructure and resource integration capabilities. We will collaborate closely with local Saudi enterprises, Chinese businesses expanding internationally, and global companies to strengthen cooperation and enhance exchanges. The company aims to contribute to the growth of Sino-Saudi and Middle Eastern industrial cooperation, continuously offering more smart solutions for the development of the Middle East’s digital economy, while striving to become a world-class provider of digital and intelligent technology services.

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China set to narrow digital divide

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November 23, 2024

BEIJING, Nov. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from chinadaily.com.cn：

Representatives discuss hot topics faced by countries in digitalization

China’s forward-looking vision on the future development of the internet offers a glimpse into how cooperation can narrow the digital divide across the world, at a time when an economic slowdown and impeded globalization have stunted growth worldwide, said government officials and industry experts on Friday.

They made the remarks at the 2024 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit that ended in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province on Friday.

They also sought more global cooperation to advance the development of the internet in less-developed economies and enhance digital competence for all.

Ren Xianliang, secretary-general of the WIC, said at a news conference, “More efforts should be made to help make the internet a new frontier for all parties to cooperate and continue to create more convergence of interests, growth points of cooperation and new highlights of win-win scenarios in cyberspace.”

“All parties around the world are expected to join hands to build a cyber world where human beings coexist, jointly create a digital future of win-win cooperation and make cyberspace better for all peoples of the world,” he said.

More than 1,800 representatives from governments, international organizations, industry associations, internet enterprises, universities and think tanks from over 130 countries and regions attended this year’s summit, addressing some of the hottest topics faced by countries in digitalization.

Teo Nie Ching, deputy minister of communications of Malaysia, said at the conference that digital transformation is not solely about technological advancement, but also a reflection of human values and actions.

“As technology progresses, we must uphold a core principle of people-centered and holistic development to ensure that technological applications truly serve the common good and promote share to the progress,” Teo said.

A United Nations report found that 2.6 billion individuals globally still lack internet access and a sharp digital divide can also be observed among economies, among industries and between urban and rural areas.

Although many less technologically advanced regions, such as Africa, possess a strong willingness to build an inclusive and equitable digital world, the rapid advancement of technologies often poses a huge challenge to developing countries — how to actively participate and keep pace with this growth, said Nii Narku Quaynor, chairman of Ghana Dot Com.

Against this backdrop, reinforcing open access to internet channels, digital content and technologies can greatly benefit emerging economies in the digital world, he said.

Eyeing a higher-level of inclusiveness, connectivity and cooperation in the internet sector, a statement on global digital cooperation was released by a sub-forum of the WIC.

The statement highlighted the importance of advancing international cooperation on data exchange, enhancing cross-border data connectivity, and narrowing gaps in data circulation, as well as more initiatives to build an open and mutually beneficial international framework for data collaboration.

Intensified efforts should also be made to deepen international exchanges on technology standards, ethical guidelines and legal frameworks, advancing a widely accepted global AI governance system, said the statement.

It also called for human-centered and ethically sound approaches to cutting-edge technologies such as AI, encouraging safe, reliable, fair and transparent research and development as well as applications of AI.

At the opening ceremony of WIC, Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang also stressed the need for the international community to jointly deal with problems such as the digital divide and a grave cybersecurity situation to build a better digital future.

The digital divide continues to widen, and the situation of cybersecurity has become more severe, Ding said, adding that the international community is in greater need than ever of jointly advancing a community with a shared future in cyberspace.

China has been sharing the opportunities of modernization with countries around the world and injecting strong impetus into global modernization, Ding said.

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