The Project
Floraforms is a digital homage to Gustav Klimt's masterpiece, "The Kiss." A collaboration between digital artist Harto and the renowned Belvedere Museum in Vienna, this collection bridges traditional art with blockchain technology, reimagining Klimt's aesthetic through generative art to explore new forms of artistic value and ownership.
This pioneering spirit is echoed in the Belvedere Museum's previous endeavor with Klimt's masterpiece, The Kiss. The museum made history by transforming this world-famous work into a digital form, offering 10,000 unique NFTs for sale. Each NFT represents a fraction of the high-resolution digital image, divided into a 100 x 100 grid, with each fraction certified to pinpoint the exact piece of this iconic work.
The connection between Floraforms and The Kiss lies not only in their shared inspiration but in their mutual commitment to merging art with cutting-edge technology. Both collections celebrate Klimt's legacy, each in its unique way: The Kiss by immortalizing the masterpiece as a digital mosaic, and Floraforms by reinterpreting its aesthetic through the infinite possibilities of generative art. Together, they represent a fusion of the past and future, tradition, and innovation, offering a new way to engage with and own art in the digital age.
Harto
Harto is a digital artist behind FloraForms. Born in Spain in 1993, Harto embodies the convergence of different disciplines in his role as artist and designer, weaving elements of the natural world, theatrical representation and digital innovation into his work.
His academic background in industrial design and prototyping, from which he graduated in 2016, provided a solid foundation for his artistic career.
His work has been exhibited in such prestigious art venues as New York, Miami and Hong Kong. But perhaps the highlight of his career to date is his involvement in launching the first NFTs into space.
This collaboration, backed and supported by influential space organisations such as SpaceX and NASA, brought together 50 international artists under the auspices of the Rakia mission.
Belvedere
The Austrian Gallery Belvedere is a beacon of cultural richness and inspiration, showcasing the beauty and heritage of Austrian art on the global stage.
Nestled within the historic and picturesque Baroque complex of the Upper and Lower Belvedere and its magnificent garden, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a true gem of cultural heritage.
With an exceptional collection that spans the Middle Ages to the present day, the Belvedere is home to the world's largest collection of paintings by the legendary Gustav Klimt, as well as stunning works from the Viennese Biedermeier period, the Austrian Baroque, Vienna around 1900, and French Impressionism.
As the world moves forward, the Belvedere remains steadfast in its commitment to preserving and showcasing its exceptional art collection.
With continuous development and digitization initiatives, the Belvedere is poised to remain a leading museum, providing visitors from around the world with a glimpse into the rich heritage of Austrian art and inspiring new generations of art lovers for years to come.
Arties
Arties strives to bridge the gap between traditional and digital art by curating unique projects that seamlessly integrate elements from both worlds.
By merging cultural heritage with cutting-edge technologies such as AI and generative algorithms, Arties redefines artistic expression.
As a pioneer in the digital art space, Arties launched the first-ever collection with a traditional artist on Bitcoin and continues to support top-tier collections on Bitcoin.
Vivid
Vivid is a digital art gallery dedicated to showcasing exceptional generative art, rooted in digital innovation and conceptual depth.
Located at the intersection of technology and creativity, Vivid Gallery curates a diverse collection of artworks that exemplify cutting-edge generative algorithms.
With a commitment to supporting and empowering generative artists globally, the gallery facilitates exclusive collaborations and auctions unique pieces.