In the bustling heart of Dubai, the forthcoming 37xDubai art gallery promises a unique experience for art enthusiasts and the tech-curious alike. Set to open its doors in October, this innovative space is not just about exhibiting art, but also about enlightening visitors on nonfungible tokens (NFTs) and the vast expanse of the Web3 ecosystem through post-launch workshops.
At the core of this groundbreaking initiative is Danilo Carlucci, the visionary founder of Morningstar Ventures and the mastermind behind 37xDubai, strategically situated in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Carlucci’s ambition for the gallery is clear: to seamlessly merge the worlds of art and technology.
In Carlucci’s own words, the gallery embodies an “effort to bridge art and technology in one place.” Though Morningstar Ventures has its roots deep in traditional venture capitalism, this new direction signifies a bold stride into the vibrant landscape of digital art and the NFT frontier. Carlucci emphasizes:
“Beyond presenting a diverse array of digital arts, our focal point remains the NFTs. Our intent goes beyond mere commercial interests. We’re on a mission to enlighten every visitor about the essence of NFTs.”
With a marriage between the physical and digital, 37xDubai leverages NFTs inspired by its majestic ‘Tree of Life’ installation, employing them as exclusive membership tokens. Carlucci also revealed plans to host events and hands-on workshops centered around the adoption of Web3 technology, with advisory backing from bigwigs at Binance NFT and Binance Charity.
Diving into NFTs might seem counterintuitive given the volatile nature of the market, but Carlucci remains steadfast in his belief in the technology. Highlighting the uniqueness of their approach, he explained that their NFTs differ fundamentally from tech-driven ones.
“The artists we collaborate with have a clear vision. Their driving force is creativity, utilizing blockchain merely as a tool for authentication or sometimes as a medium, but the overarching motivation remains artistic expression,”
As the anticipation for the gallery’s unveiling continues to grow, 37xDubai is poised to be a point of interest for those at the crossroads of art and technology.