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Queens+Kings Short Animated Movies
A sequel collaboration in the world of generative art with Insigħt, a new realm to be explored.
2024
May 2024 NFC Lisbon, Hackatao participated at NFC Lisbon, presenting two experiences to those in attendance.
One being a visual, audio journey that details the birth, present and future of Aleph-0, their long-life Generative Art project in collaboration with Inisgħt.
The other was an immersive manifestation of one of their historic/symbolic Podmorks, during an eclectic rhythmic performance.
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April 2024 HACK the TAO, Hackatao’s surreal psyche becomes a whole new world in The Sandbox Game, flooded with familiar Hackatao artworks, ancient artists, known evils and more! It is the quintessential Crypto hero’s journey, as you evolve in order to defeat centralization. https://www.sandbox.game/en/experiences/HACK%20the%20TAO/565e9ea1-0404-4ad0-86a0-ab0286b55a8e/page/Digital Art Week London
NFT NYC, Hackatao’s “They Live” artwork, an ode to seeing through the deceiving marketing ploys of the consumerist agenda, was exhibited in Times Square. https://knownorigin.io/gallery/9200-they-live
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February 2024 TASCHEN BOOK, Hackatao were selected to be inscribed in the “on NFTs” book, with their text being curated by Eleonora Brizi, that details the history and evolution of NFT Art. https://www.taschen.com/en/limited-editions
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JAnuary 2024 UNDOXXED BOOK, Hackatao’s art was chosen to be displayed in this honed collection of artistic and decentralized art and fashion culture. https://undoxxedbook.com/
2023
December 2023 Aleph-0, Hackatao’s first long form generative art project in collaboration with Insigħt. It is an artistic exploration of the infinite through finite conditions, art in superposition. It began as an impromptu sketch and evolved into a living community of artworks that reflect the void. https://void.hackatao.com/project/0
December 2023 Aleph-0, Hackatao’s first long form generative art project in collaboration with Insigħt. It is an artistic exploration of the infinite through finite conditions, art in superposition. It began as an impromptu sketch and evolved into a living community of artworks that reflect the void. https://void.hackatao.com/project/0
ArtCrush World Tour, throughout the year, Hackatao’s Queens+Kings and their Original Queens were shown all over the world, also at the most pivotal Web3 Art occasions: Milan, New York, Paris, San Francisco, Amsterdam, Ghent, London, Melbourne, Lagos till Miami, where during Art Basel, Hackatao and Insigħt’s Aleph-0 was previewed on the Coastal waters on a phygital vessel. https://www.artcrush.gallery/exhibitions
Humanity, Hackatao created an artwork to celebrate the funeral of Mork and those that were along for the Journey. https://opensea.io/collection/humanity-17
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November 2023 Fractures Triptych, Hackatao were invited to createa Trio of 1/1 Artworks for the SuperRare RarePass. The Triptych consisted of Ronin VGirl, Mindful Girl and Insight Girl. Each of them are an exploration into the plethora of contemporary social issues that plague society.
September 2023 Alotta Tribute, Hackatao created 3 Alotta inspired Queens+Kings Traits to celebrate the legend, which then lead to the creation of a Q+K that was auctioned off during the Trevor Jones x Makersplace auction and a limited edition Sweatshirt was also created. https://opensea.io/assets/ethereum/0xbb869f884186c3cba0ffa89ab84980cb86f8744d/17861
Crypto Art Seoul, Hackatao’s Hack of a Bear as well as some Queens+Kings were exhibited during the first crypto event in Seoul. They also hosted a panel using Faceless, speaking to the guests as their Q+K Avatars.
Q+K x The Sandbox, frozen Queens+Kings were transformed into playable avatars in the Sandbox Game. https://medium.com/@hackatao/queens-kings-x-the-sandbox-d598f5c440f9
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july 2023 Crypto Cockroach (Summer and Winter), the second collaboration of the year between Hackatao and 6529 - cockroaches that mirror the spirit of Crypto Lovers: the ability to withstand and survive no matter the weather/ market conditions.
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june 2023 NFC Lisbon, Hackatao participated in the blind talk by presenting a Video titled: Duality whispers of light, that detailed their journey thus far in the Digital Art space. They also collaborated with few AI artists in the Makersplace AI Hackathon that saw them create art from prompts by Hackatao, Trevor Jones, Coldie and Sasha Stiles that was then further “remixed” by AI artists.
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April 2023 Async Forever Supper, the largest cryptoart collaboration, a continuation from “the First Supper”, Hackatao were invited to be a contributor, just as they were in the first edition
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March 2023 REMIX ME, the final chapter of the ongoing collaborative works came to a close with a presentation by all the partners and collaborators at MEET in Milan, where conversations on the dynamic Makersplace token and copyright in the web3 world were heard. https://makersplace.com/exhibition/remix-me-ii/
Crypto Art: A New Possibility, Hackatao’s Pink Bear was exhibited at the Cafa Art Museum in Beijing, https://superrare.com/0xb932a70a57673d89f4acffbe830e8ed7f75fb9e0/pink-bear-11144
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February 2023 6529 Meme, Hackatao created the GM or Die Meme for the 6529 Meme Card Collection. https://opensea.io/assets/ethereum/0x33fd426905f149f8376e227d0c9d3340aad17af1/71
NFT PARIS, Hackatao presented the then upcoming collaboration between Queens+Kings and The Sandbox - Frozen Royals became playable assets in The Sandbox world… There was also a video on the Q+Ks at the NFT Studios stall in the main fair.
2022
December 2022 Band & Olufsen DNA Collection, Hackatao were invited to collaborate with the legendary, luxury audio sages in their first venture into Web3 culture, 6 collectors from the Queens+Kings community were involved in the creation of the Hack-Bang pieces. https://dna.nft.bang-olufsen.com/
December 2022 Band & Olufsen DNA Collection, Hackatao were invited to collaborate with the legendary, luxury audio sages in their first venture into Web3 culture, 6 collectors from the Queens+Kings community were involved in the creation of the Hack-Bang pieces. https://dna.nft.bang-olufsen.com/
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November 2022 CULTR3 CR3ATRS / SEONGSU NFT FESTIVAL, Seoul. NFT-related workshops, Global cryptoart and NFT art exhibition, Web3 immersive experiences.Digital Art Week London. Queens+Kings project exhibition.
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October 2022 Art Basel Paris+, Hackatao participated with a Queens+Kings exhibition at Pierre Cardin gallery.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
April - July 2022 [SPIRIT FOREST] INCANTO / Hackatao x ARTE META, ARTE MUSEUM VALLEY GANGNEUNG, South Korea. Interactive piece and exhibition in collaboration with d’strict and Numomo.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
August 2022 Hackatao x 8liens NFT, Hackatao were invited to create a 1/1 piece, as part of a collective project. https://opensea.io/assets/ethereum/0x740c178e10662bbb050bde257bfa318defe3cabc/8901Hack The Boxes, Hackatao were invited to collaborate with Pranksy on his NFTBoxes, where they created 3 animated pieces that served as seals, signifying rarity.
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June 2022 NFT.NYC, Annual Non-Fungible Token Event.Times Square billboard display of the Queens+Kings project.
SuperRare Gallery, SoHo, New York.
Group show, curated by An Rong.
Outright, reached out to Hackatao and their Queens+Kings project Web3 community, in order for all to come together to support the international LGBTIQ+ movement through donating and advocating for human rights, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Hackatao created a Pride Avatar and donated it to the Outright Auction. https://opensea.io/assets/ethereum/0xa620c9b6a88d71a98f3f0fd97a456f7f9471133d/1481 https://thegivingblock.com/resources/crypto-artists-hackatao-donate-50000-worth-of-eth-to-outright-action-international/
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May 2022 NFT BERLIN, Immersive installation of selected Queens+Kings avatars.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
April 2022 NFC - Non Fungible Conference, Lisbon. Queens+Kings exhibition. The first ever live exhibition and presentation on Q+K - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
March 2022 WAGMI / Hackatao x PROOF collective, Experimental group drop with Kevin Rose and Ryan Carson (PROOF collective)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
December 2021/January 2022 - Ongoing Queens+Kings / Created by Hackatao and NFT Studios, supported by Sotheby’s.
Queens+Kings is an avatar PFP project overthrowing hierarchies in contemporary art and providing collectors with the tools to re-mint their CryptoRealm. 6,900 Queens+Kings royals are composed of single NFT traits that are interchangeable, randomly allocated and algorithmically generated.2021
November 2021 The Ethereal Aether / The first virtual exhibition by The State Hermitage Museum, Saint Petersburg, Russia
"All the works at the exhibition are dedicated to disclosing and explaining the nature of the blockchain and NFT. The project will launch the creation of the “Celestial Hermitage” - a new museum in the virtual noosphere, which in future will be transformed into a digital branch of the actual museum."
"All the works at the exhibition are dedicated to disclosing and explaining the nature of the blockchain and NFT. The project will launch the creation of the “Celestial Hermitage” - a new museum in the virtual noosphere, which in future will be transformed into a digital branch of the actual museum."
Dreamverse / Terminal 5, New York
Dreamverse Gallery, Produced by Metapurse
Dreamverse Gallery, Produced by Metapurse
DART 2121 - Crypto Art is Now / Museo della Permanente, Milan
“The first major exhibition project dedicated to Crypto Art within a museum space in Italy”
“The first major exhibition project dedicated to Crypto Art within a museum space in Italy”
We Are Here, Hackatao minted their artistic statement edition of 23 artworks on Nifty Gateway. https://www.niftygateway.com/collections/hackataowearehere
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October 2021 Sotheby’s Auction / Record-breaking sale of Hackatao’s Imago, 2k2 a.C at $936,000 at the Contemporary Art Day Auction on the 15th of October. https://www.sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2021/contemporary-art-day-auction-4/imago-2k2-a-c
Sotheby’s Auction of Hackatao’s The Archetype. https://superrare.com/artwork-v2/the-archetype-12293
SuperRare, Hackatao created the Imperfect Machine for FlamingDao. https://superrare.com/artwork-v2/imperfect-machine-29657
FONTANA/HACKATAO. BEYOND THE VOID / Ca’ la Ghironda Modern Art Museum, Bologna. Curated by Eleonora Brizi with Zanini Arte.
"The circular setup of the exhibition allows the visitors to gravitate around the two works by Lucio Fontana and Hackatao, which are mirroring each other; the viewer experiences a continuum." https://superrare.com/artwork-v2/beyond-the-void-29571
"The circular setup of the exhibition allows the visitors to gravitate around the two works by Lucio Fontana and Hackatao, which are mirroring each other; the viewer experiences a continuum." https://superrare.com/artwork-v2/beyond-the-void-29571
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From September 2021 till March 2023 REMIX ME / Drop on Makersplace.“Pioneering cryptoart duo Hackatao, are breaking open the concept of remix art and diving straight in, through a collective community art project. Alongside Piselli and Partners law firm and curator Eleonora Brizi (Breezy), Hackatao is calling on the cryptoart community at large to help explore the meaning and implications of what it means to remix a piece of art. In addition to the Remix Me - Dynamic Token, Hackatao and their community collaborators are also auctioning the individual Remix submissions from each artist who participated.” https://makersplace.com/exhibition/remix-me-ii/
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August 2021 HACK THE BORDERS / Hackatao x Blondie, on Nifty Gateway
“Legendary New York rock band BLONDIE and crypto art pioneer duo HACKATAO announce their collaboration and the release of a first series of animated digital artworks”... many famous landmarks around the globe were ‘hacked’ with projections of the artworks, Curated by Eleonora Brizi. https://www.niftygateway.com/collections/hackblondieopens
“Legendary New York rock band BLONDIE and crypto art pioneer duo HACKATAO announce their collaboration and the release of a first series of animated digital artworks”... many famous landmarks around the globe were ‘hacked’ with projections of the artworks, Curated by Eleonora Brizi. https://www.niftygateway.com/collections/hackblondieopens
Cyber Beijing Digital Art Festival, "The Crypto Folding Park", Beijing, China
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July 2021 Hack of a Bear / In collaboration with Christie’s. Leonardo da Vinci’s Head of a Bear is Reborn in the Metaverse: Hackatao produce a digital companion artwork to Leonardo da Vinci’s study Head of a Bear on occasion of the historic Old Master piece going on auction on the 8th of July, at Christie’s London.A virtual exhibition running parallel to the Christie’s Exceptional Sale auction at M○C△ on the Arium platform. Curated by Eleonora Brizi https://superrare.com/0xb932a70a57673d89f4acffbe830e8ed7f75fb9e0/hack-of-a-bear-25999
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June 2021 PROOF OF ART / “A BRIEF HISTORY OF NFTS, FROM THE BEGINNINGS OF DIGITAL ART TO THE METAVERSE”, Francisco Carolinum in Linz, Austria and Cryptovoxels “OÖ Landes-Kultur GmbH presents PROOF OF ART, the world's first museum exhibition on the history of NFTs and digital art”, Curated by Jesse Damiani, co-curated by Fabian Müller and Markus Reindl- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
May 2021 Queen of PUNKS / Project for the Cryptopunks community Hackatao create one of the covers of the Punkscomic comic book, inspired by The Lost Robbies on SuperRare. https://superrare.com/artwork-v2/queen-of-punks-24404 H/ID/DEN: HACKATAO + SKYGOLPE / on Nifty Gateway. The latest drop on Nifty Gateway, a virtual exhibition and tour on the Arium platform. Hackatao collaborate with the artist Skygolpe to create a series of portraits on the theme of the digital subconscious and the redemption of digital and crypto communities in the contemporary art world. Curated by Eleonora Brizi and Serena Tabacchi https://arium.xyz/spaces/hidden
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April 2021 Dreamverse Gallery, Hackatao participated by exhibiting their Queens
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March 2021 Heroines / Collaboration with artist José Delbo on Makersplace. Hackatao enter Makersplace for the first time, collaborating with Delbo, one of DC Comics' historic artists. https://makersplace.com/exhibition/heroines/ Imago 2k2 a.C. becomes the first NFT work registered to the Vastari exhibition platform by crypto-collector Fanny Lakoubay.
Queen of Art / Venus of Metaverse / GRAFFITI QUEENS / on Makersplace
Virtual group exhibition dedicated to all women in the NFT space. https://makersplace.com/product/queen-of-art-1-of-1-57300/
Virtual group exhibition dedicated to all women in the NFT space. https://makersplace.com/product/queen-of-art-1-of-1-57300/
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February 2021 Queens on Nifty Gateway: A series of significant works that profoundly research the female figure and the role of women in history and in society nowadays. https://www.niftygateway.com/marketplace/artist/hackatao
Promised Land, Hackatao + Guercino exhibition at CRAC, a fated encounter between the future and the past, curated by Eleonora Brizi and Alessandro Mescoli. https://superrare.com/artwork-v2/promised-land-19319
2020
October 2020 Renaissance 2.0 2.0 / Musei di San Salvatore in Lauro, Rome - Breezy Art Gallery
Hackatao participate in this group exhibition of digital and crypto art, in the Roman spaces directed by Lorenzo Zichichi. They showcase their canvases connected to digital tokens via augmented reality and an NFT displayed on the digital canvas Meural. Their body of work is inspired by the post-pandemic renaissance and the new relationship between man and nature. Curated by Eleonora Brizi.
HACKITTIEZ, Hackatao collaborated with CryptoKittiez and Async Art, to create a new union of art.
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June 2020 Podmork goes VR. Hackatao published their first Podmork HOD in VR 3D version on SuperRare. https://superrare.com/artwork-v2/podmork-hod-vr1-12126 What is Pop in 2020? / Group exhibition on SuperRare
Hackatao presented work inspired by the videogame Fortnite.
Hackatao presented work inspired by the videogame Fortnite.
Hackatao are experimenting with DeFi applied to art, releasing their Social Money $MORK, with the aim of nurturing and keeping their crypto-community alive and active.
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May 2020 Sibylla: Yes, No, Maybe / First drop on NiftygatewayCurated by Eleonora Brizi https://www.niftygateway.com/marketplace/collection/0x26e1311ca72e622eabee7c02f6c48564726eaf0d/2
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April 2020 CR(Y)PTALY / on the occasion of ETH TURINTogether with Eleonora Brizi, Hackatao pay tribute to the Italian crypto art scene, creating a virtual exhibition on Cryptovoxels.
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February 2020 First Supper / First drop on Async - in collaboration with: Shortcut, Josie, Sparrow, mlibty, Vans, Design, Alotta Money, Twisted Vacancy,Coldie, Hackatao, XCOPY, Matt Kane, Rutger van der Tas, DIGITALMetakovan collection
Artists’ reactions to the pandemic in the crypto space are varied and diverse.
Each of them deals creatively with this historical trauma in a very personal way.
Hackatao create some works dedicated to this historical moment.
Each of them deals creatively with this historical trauma in a very personal way.
Hackatao create some works dedicated to this historical moment.
In these early years Hackatao actively participate in the construction of the cryptoverse and the NFT space, testing new platforms. They make an immense contribution to the discussion, together with other pioneer crypto artists and collectors, regarding the implementation of royalties (percentage of remuneration) for artists on the secondary market. They also engage in activities to spread the word about crypto art, both on social networks and at physical exhibitions, to promote the importance of the role of curators in the space.
December 2019 CADAF Contemporary & Digital Art Fair / Miami (USA)
Hackatao’s prints, in limited editions, are accompanied by an interview curated
by Eleonora Brizi and are exhibited with the MoCDA. Their work “Primenuum” is displayed at the fair.
Hackatao’s prints, in limited editions, are accompanied by an interview curated
by Eleonora Brizi and are exhibited with the MoCDA. Their work “Primenuum” is displayed at the fair.
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November 2019 - February 2020 THE TRUTH IS / ZANINI ARTE - Solo Show Curated by Francesca Baboni and Stefano Taddei (Catalogue): The merging of physical works and digital tokens becomes more powerful. Hackatao see this as another opportunity to popularize cryptoart in the physical world.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
September 2019 Hackatao meet curator Eleonora Brizi through the interview she curated for MoCDA (Museum of Contemporary and Digital Art) from which an intense and longterm collaboration is born.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
June 2019 IDAF - INTERNATIONAL DIGITAL ART FAIR / Manchester (UK):Hackatao participate in the conference and exhibition on crypto art organised
by KnownOrigin
by KnownOrigin
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May 2019 ETHEREAL SUMMIT / New York: One of Hackatao’s Podmorksis auctioned during the event by crypto art platform Portion
REAL ART #5 / Museo Spazio Tadini - Milan
The watershed
OG
Hackatao thought it would be perfect for art. So they googled ‘blockchain and art’ and came across Artnome, Jason Bailey’s blog.
They read his articles on crypto art and recognised themselves in them.
They contacted him, in a very pure and simple way, thanking him for opening the door to a new world for them.
He replied immediately and put them in touch with John Crain and Jonathan Perkins of SuperRare, a crypto art platform that was not yet operational at the time.
They liked Hacakatao’s art and animations and when they launched the platform a few days later, Hackatao tokenized their first work: Girl next door, on the 14th of April 2018. XCOPY and Robbie Barrat were there too.
They read his articles on crypto art and recognised themselves in them.
They contacted him, in a very pure and simple way, thanking him for opening the door to a new world for them.
He replied immediately and put them in touch with John Crain and Jonathan Perkins of SuperRare, a crypto art platform that was not yet operational at the time.
They liked Hacakatao’s art and animations and when they launched the platform a few days later, Hackatao tokenized their first work: Girl next door, on the 14th of April 2018. XCOPY and Robbie Barrat were there too.
At last, Hackatao could express themselves in all their creative power outside the rusty dynamics of the traditional art world.
For the first time Hackatao is introducing Augmented Reality into their works, creating an umbilical cord between the physical works and the digital token.
In November 2018, on the occasion of their solo exhibition FIGHT FEAR at palazzo Frisacco in Tolmezzo (UD), an entire floor of the museum is dedicated to cryptoart involving the crypto artists of that time, now known as the “OGs”.
FIGHT FEAR is one of the first ever physical exhibitions of cryptoart.
The works on display are crossed out with a big black X and can only be reached via QRcode from a smartphone, underlining that the real work can be found on the SuperRare and KnownOrigin platforms.
FIGHT FEAR is one of the first ever physical exhibitions of cryptoart.
The works on display are crossed out with a big black X and can only be reached via QRcode from a smartphone, underlining that the real work can be found on the SuperRare and KnownOrigin platforms.
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September 2018 Ambassador Umberto Vattani, creator and curator of the Farnesina Collection, invited Hackatao to exhibit in Rome at the Circolo degli Esteri.This occasion became one of the first opportunities to publicly speak about Cryptoart in Italy.
FIGHT FEAR / Solo Show Circolo degli Esteri - Rome - Curated by Greta Alberta Tirloni
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January 2018 ETH DENVER, Denver (USA)
2017 will be a year of reflection on their role in the Italian art scene, so they refuse collaborations with galleries in search of a more independent approach.
The artistic production focuses on Podmork HOD and on some large canvases that will see the light the following year.
The artistic production focuses on Podmork HOD and on some large canvases that will see the light the following year.
It will be in the winter of 2018 that Hackatao will come across an article
in “The Sciences”, one of S’s favourite magazines, which speaks extensively
of the blockchain and its practical potential.
in “The Sciences”, one of S’s favourite magazines, which speaks extensively
of the blockchain and its practical potential.
October - November 2016 Hackatao return to Milan with the exhibition: WAZHACK / Solo Show - ArteA Gallery Milan - Curated by Gianluca Ranzi (Catalogue)
Much of the exhibition’s success is the result of the Hackatao’s communication work on their social networks and the support of their loyal collectors. Hackatao are beginning to question the role of gallery owners, the obsolete dynamics of the art world and its market.
August 2015 IMAGO MUNDI / Luciano Benetton - Giorgio Cini Foundation
Curated by Luca Beatrice - Venice
Curated by Luca Beatrice - Venice
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June 2015 IMAGO MUNDI Praestigium Contemporary Artists from Italy - Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo in Turin curated by Luca Beatrice (Catalogue)August 2014 KISS & KILL / Solo Show - Gestalt Gallery Pietrasanta (LU)
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July - August 2014 PREMIO REZARTE / Galerie Rosemarie Bassi - Remagen (GER)LIGHTS AT THE HILL / Quadrilatero Palazzo Bufalini Città di Castello
Hackatao create their first animated GIF of the work “I’ve got the Power” for fun and pure experimentation.
July 2013 DANZA NEL VENTRE / Pinacoteca Città di Castello / Works inspired by the record Jacopo Falchi
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November 2013 EVIDENCE / Solo Show - Galleria Immagina Città di Castello Curated by Francesca Baboni and Stefano Taddei (Catalogue)
Another important turning point for Hackatao is the year 2012, when they leave Milan and move to the mountains of north-eastern Italy. They devote themselves completely to their art without the distractions of the city and pursuing a philosophy of life closely linked to nature. Amongst nature they further explore their own style and that leads to their first solo exhibition of great importance.
September 2012 DEFORMOGRAPHY / Solo Show - Allegrini Arte - Brescia
Curated by Julie Kogler (Catalogue)
Curated by Julie Kogler (Catalogue)
It would turn out to be one of the most intense periods of their artistic production, when in just a few months they produced 46 works, including sculptures and canvases, some of large dimensions.
Despite the success of the exhibition, Hackatao struggle to emerge in the Italian art scene, as their choice to live far from the centre of it was not understood at the time by the art world, their relationships with galleries and curators diminish.
However, collectors continue to support Hackatao and this allows them to pursue their artistic production, which continues to evolve.
“No hierarchy in life, no hierarchy in art”, writes Marcello Palminteri about them in AreaArte (2013).
“No hierarchy in life, no hierarchy in art”, writes Marcello Palminteri about them in AreaArte (2013).
Meanwhile, the Podmorks grow in size and move on from their resin nature to that of ceramics. On their canvases, in addition to graphite shading, words and signs appear in more striking shapes thanks to the use of black inks.
2011
Hackatao’s unmistakable style becomes a matrix with the SKULL 1, SKULL 2 and SKULL 3 series, where S’s drawings and N’s superflat painting will coexist, imprinted on canvas for the first time. Meanwhile, the Podmorks are growing in size with the MOLOCH and Depré series presented at Mondo Bizarro Rome. In the same year Hackatao participate for the first time in international exhibitions.
October 2011 ITALIAN POP SURREALISM / Mondo Bizzarro - Rome - Curated by A. Oppenheimer (Catalogue)
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DADAUMPOP / Curated by Igor Zanti (Catalogue)January 2011 BMB Gallery - 01/2011 - Mumbai
February 2011 Rabindranath Tagore Centre - Calcutta
March 2011 Italian Cultural Centre - New Delhi
February 2011 Rabindranath Tagore Centre - Calcutta
March 2011 Italian Cultural Centre - New Delhi
2010
October 2010 BUSTE DIPINTE / Teatro dal Verme - Milan - Curated by Luisa Castellini (Catalogue)
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June 2010 AMSTEL / Federica Ghizzoni Gallery - Milan - Curated by Ivan Quaroni (Catalogue)2009 - 2010
and 2011
These were very intense years in Hackatao’s artistic research. The experiments with digital (No Oil no Party) continue and the first interventions on wood and canvas begin, but the two styles surrealist and superflat still do not meet yet.
2009
December 2009 NEW ART NEW POP III / Galleria dell’Ombra - Brescia - Curated by Igor Zanti (Catalogue)
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April - May 2009 TVTB / Galleria Civica di Monza - Curated by Francesca Guerisoli (Catalogue)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
February - March 2009 ELUDENDO / Zaion Gallery - Biella - Curated by Igor Zanti 2008
November 2008 LITTLE ALIENS DISCOVER PLANET SEX / Betty&Books - Bologna
ORIGINAL TOYZ / Arte Due - Milan - Curated by Francesca Guerisoli (Catalogue)
ORIGINAL TOYZ / Arte Due - Milan - Curated by Francesca Guerisoli (Catalogue)
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October 2008 SEX TOYS / Wannabee Gallery - Milan (Catalogue)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
September 2008 DAL NO POP AL NEW POP / SpazioStudio - Milan - Curated by Igor Zanti (Catalogue)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Early 2008 Hackatao were invited by curator Igor Zanti to participate in the NEW ART NEW POP exhibition at Brolo Centro d’Arte in Mogliano Veneto (Catalogue). Hackatao present portraits on resin of the first 5 Podmorks. The process of their creation started with their photography, followed by digital/vector reconstruction and finally printing on PVC and covering with transparent resin. These are in fact Hackatao’s first paintings. More exhibitions and experiments on Podmork and digital printing will come in the following months.2007
S and N fall in love and Hackatao are born.
December 2007 15 Little Podmorks are exhibited at the Wannabee Gallery in Milan.
In 15 minutes they sold out: the invasion began.
In 15 minutes they sold out: the invasion began.
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November 2007 S’s mystical hands plunge into the floating spirals of a distant nebula from which they extract a Podmork. The first Podmork has a stunted shape and a sweet, vague gaze. Yet, it is those eyes that will dominate S’s dreams that night and call up other Podmorks from the depths of the universe. The breach has been opened and Podmorks will continue to come out of Sergio’s hands forever. N sees them and is struck by them. But those Podmorks still have no colour, no soul.
Here begins her essential contribution to Hackatao’s art, the colours and clothes that will give the Podmorks their very identity, that will bring them to life.
2005
A quantum vibration in the depths of the universe causes N and S to meet and a beautiful friendship is born.
Pre-Hackatao
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S plays with words in the world of advertising but at the same time he experiments with graphite, photography, Photoshop and printing. He develops his own floating/surreal style, he is searching for something. He takes part in some exhibitions of the Milanese underground scene.
N creates paintings on walls, practicing what will become her signature flat style in the future. She enjoys working creatively in communication as an Art Director in the advertising world. She refines her aesthetics during her search for perfection.
N creates paintings on walls, practicing what will become her signature flat style in the future. She enjoys working creatively in communication as an Art Director in the advertising world. She refines her aesthetics during her search for perfection.