Performance Art Duo Operator 'Make Movement Collectible' With NFTs
NFTs have enabled digital artists and performance artists to monetize their work by introducing scarcity. Performance artists face challenges due to the ephemeral nature of their art, often relegating them to commercial work for income. NFTs allow them to create permanent, collectible pieces, fostering a new form of patronage for personal expression. The performance art duo Operator is developing "Human Unreadable," a three-act piece that combines choreography, generative art, and blockchain technology, culminating in a live performance in 2026. Each of the 400 pieces in the collection represents a unique dance generated by an algorithm. Despite challenges in using blockchain for dance, Operator's work has received multiple awards, including the Experiential Award at the Digital Art Awards. Although the NFT market has seen a significant decline, artists remain driven by curiosity and creativity rather than market conditions, continuing to explore the potential of the technology.
