The $50 billion art market embraces interdisciplinary works. Eco-art using recycled materials gains museum attention. NFT experiments continue despite market cooling. Gallery representation becomes harder - 60% of artists now sell directly via social commerce. Residency programs favor politically engaged work. Augmented reality layers add new dimensions to physical pieces. Material costs challenge creators - many adopt collaborative sourcing models.
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Artist Refik Anadol's "Machine Hallucinations" installs now emphasize gallery-specific AR layers viewable only onsite. His MoMA show blended AI-generated visuals with the building's actual light conditions. This "here-and-now" approach distances from NFT speculation while keeping digital elements. Galleries report visitors spend 3x longer with these hybrid works versus pure digital displays. The sweet spot? Digital that enhances but doesn't replace physical presence - like sculptures that "react" to viewers via hidden projectors.
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Mixed media artists create paintings that unlock AR scavenger hunts.
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