Skygolpe is a paramount figure within the realm of digital art, notably in the domain of NFTs. In 2022, he transcended the digital sphere by successfully embarking on a journey into the world of physical art, unveiling his groundbreaking project, “Paint on Pixel,” through an auction at the esteemed Christie’s. Skygolpe’s emblematic, faceless portraits are the result of a singular fusion of tangible layers with digital elements. Over recent years, his market presence has culminated in a sales volume of several million euros, positioning him among the top 100 digital artists globally. His oeuvre emerges from the intersection of the digital landscape, seamlessly interweaving the virtual with the material to create a unified and indissoluble composition. This synthesis offers profound insights into the ramifications of technology on society, forging novel pathways for interpreting, utilizing, and contemplating art through the lens of blockchain technology. In a historic moment for Christie’s in 2022, Skygolpe sold an NFT certificate for a physical artwork, signifying a pivotal transformation in the art market with regard to the convergence of physical and digital dimensions. Skygolpe’s work has graced the halls of numerous prestigious galleries and institutions worldwide, including, Palazzo Giustinian (Venice, IT), Art Dubai, (Dubai, AE), Villa Panza (Varese, IT), Christie’s NY, Art Basel Miami, Museo della Permanente (Milan, IT), Valuart (Lugano, CH), Galerie Widmer (Zurich, CH), and Nighttimestory (US).
