Launching at Phillips London on 15 May 2025, the inaugural Digital Art Awards are presented by HOFA in partnership with PhillipsX and Hivemind, whose Digital Culture Fund reflects the Awards’ ambition to champion both pioneering and emerging digital art.
Tyler Hobbs, Refik Anadol, Dmitri Cherniak, XCOPY, CryptoPunks & Alpha Centauri Kid. Images courtesy of Hivemind.
LONDON, 23 April 2025 – Hivemind Capital Partners and HOFA Gallery today announce their partnership on the Digital Art Awards, a landmark initiative spotlighting innovation across generative systems, AI, immersive media and experimental digital formats. Presented in collaboration with PhillipsX and backed by Hivemind’s newly launched Digital Culture Fund, the awards marks a long-term commitment to shaping the future of digital culture through institutional curation and investment.
The awards ceremony will take place on 15 May 2025 at Phillips London, followed by a public exhibition from 16–22 May 2025, showcasing finalists and a curated selection of their works, all selected by a panel of leading experts in art and innovation. With the generous support of Hivemind and Matt Zhang, the awards will grant a total of $40,000 USDC across the four category winners, each receiving $10,000 USDC towards the creation of a newly commissioned artwork.
Fidenza #718. Image courtesy of Hivemind.
At the core of Hivemind’s mission is the belief that digital art is not simply a market—it is an emerging cultural infrastructure with long-term significance. “The Digital Culture Fund was created to support the artists who are defining the canon of digital art and curate a collection that captures the story of the movement as it unfolds.” said Matt Zhang, Founder and Managing Partner of Hivemind.
He adds: “Partnering with HOFA was a natural extension of our mission. Their curatorial eye and track record of championing both pioneering and next-generation digital artists make them the ideal collaborators in building an enduring digital art ecosystem.”
The Digital Culture Fund, which is raising $50 million and has already secured significant early backing, has begun acquiring works by seminal digital artists including Refik Anadol, XCOPY, Tyler Hobbs and CryptoPunks. Hivemind pairs cultural conviction with long term vision, aiming to collect the iconic works of today while nurturing emerging practices and ensuring the future of digital art remains vibrant and resilient.
He adds: “Partnering with HOFA was a natural extension of our mission. Their curatorial eye and track record of championing both pioneering and next-generation digital artists make them the ideal collaborators in building an enduring digital art ecosystem.”
The Digital Culture Fund, which is raising $50 million and has already secured significant early backing, has begun acquiring works by seminal digital artists including Refik Anadol, XCOPY, Tyler Hobbs and CryptoPunks. Hivemind pairs cultural conviction with long term vision, aiming to collect the iconic works of today while nurturing emerging practices and ensuring the future of digital art remains vibrant and resilient.
Refik Anadol & Yawanawa, Winds of Yawanawá #712, #917, #371. Images courtesy of Hivemind.
“It’s a full-circle approach to ecosystem building.” Zhang adds. “Beyond just collectors, we see ourselves as long-term participants in the cultural and economic architecture of digital art.”
Developed to reflect that same ethos, the new Digital Art Awards offer both recognition and meaningful financial support to artists pushing the boundaries of digital creativity. Winning artists will also join HOFA’s SPACES programme, an international curatorial initiative developed with PhillipsX, through which their newly commissioned works will be presented via exhibitions, art fairs and institutional collaborations.
With categories in Still Image, Moving Image, Innovation and Experiential, the new awards have already attracted submissions from leading names including Sougwen Chung, Sarah Meyohas, Emily Xie, Operator and Kevin Abosch.
Elio D’Anna, Co-Founder of HOFA and the Digital Art Awards, says: “Through our partnership with Hivemind and Phillips, we are not only spotlighting the best in digital creativity—we’re helping to shape the structural foundations of a sustainable, scalable future for digital art.”
Submissions remain open until 30 April 2025 via DigitalArtAwards.io. Finalists will be announced in early May 2025.
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Digital Art Awards:
Submission Deadline: 30 April 2025
Finalists Announced: Early May 2025
Awards Ceremony: 15 May 2025
Venue: Phillips, 30 Berkeley Square, London W1J 6EX, UK
More Information: DigitalArtAwards.io / Phillips.com
Submission Deadline: 30 April 2025
Finalists Announced: Early May 2025
Awards Ceremony: 15 May 2025
Venue: Phillips, 30 Berkeley Square, London W1J 6EX, UK
More Information: DigitalArtAwards.io / Phillips.com
Digital Art Awards Exhibition:
Dates: 16 – 22 May 2025 (Opens to public from 14.00, 16 May 2025)
Times: Free and open to the public daily, Monday - Saturday: 10:00-18:00 and Sunday: 12:00-18:00
Press Preview & Conference: 11:00-13.00, 16 May 2025.
RSVP: finn@thehouseoffineart.com
Venue: Phillips, 30 Berkeley Square, London W1J 6EX, UK
More Information: DigitalArtAwards.io / Phillips.com
Dates: 16 – 22 May 2025 (Opens to public from 14.00, 16 May 2025)
Times: Free and open to the public daily, Monday - Saturday: 10:00-18:00 and Sunday: 12:00-18:00
Press Preview & Conference: 11:00-13.00, 16 May 2025.
RSVP: finn@thehouseoffineart.com
Venue: Phillips, 30 Berkeley Square, London W1J 6EX, UK
More Information: DigitalArtAwards.io / Phillips.com
Press Contact:
Emma-Louise O’Neill
Comms & Branding Collaborations Director
emmalouise@thehouseoffineart.com
+44 7515 136909
Emma-Louise O’Neill
Comms & Branding Collaborations Director
emmalouise@thehouseoffineart.com
+44 7515 136909
Notes to Editors:
ABOUT HOFA GALLERY
Founded in 2012, HOFA Gallery (House of Fine Art) represents contemporary painters, sculptors, photographers and multidisciplinary new media artists from all over the world including China, Korea, United States, Italy, France, Argentina and Australia amongst many others. Since its inception, HOFA has provided government institutions, museums, art galleries and private collectors access to some of the most sought-after works of art. Since 2018 the gallery expanded its reach beyond the contemporary art program, curating a series of highly acclaimed new media public art installations and immersive exhibitions; growing the artist portfolio in the generative Ai space, exploring the relationship between human and machine collaboration and its interaction with nature.
ABOUT HIVEMIND
Hivemind Capital Partners is a Web3 and blockchain technology focused investment firm. Committed to institutionalizing digital asset investing, Hivemind combines crypto-native technology and expertise with institutional-grade risk management and practices. With a thesis-driven and multi-strategy approach, Hivemind unlocks the potential of digital assets to be an investable asset class by providing curated and scalable access to institutional investors. Founded in 2021, Hivemind is headquartered in the US with a global presence. Visit hivemind.capital for more information. Follow Hivemind on X for live updates on the Digital Culture Fund.
ABOUT PHILLIPSX
PhillipsX is a dynamic selling exhibition platform operated by the global Private Sales team at Phillips, the destination for international collectors to buy and sell the world’s most important Modern and Contemporary art, design, and luxury items. Through PhillipsX, Phillips’ influence extends beyond the realm of auction and into the broader global cultural landscape by offering a boundary-less discovery, selling, and buying experience based on the traditional retail gallery model. PhillipsX highlights notable artists and creators of the 20th and 21st centuries, creating new and important dialogues around established and emerging artists, movements, genres, and mediums. Through PhillipsX, the team continues to modernize collecting experiences with imagination, expertise, and relevancy.
ABOUT PHILLIPS
Phillips: where the world’s curious and bold connect with the art, design, and luxury that inspires them. As a leading global platform for buying and selling 20th and 21st century works, Phillips offers dedicated expertise in the areas of Modern and Contemporary Art, Design, Photographs, Editions, Watches, and Jewels. Auctions and exhibitions are primarily held in New York, London, Geneva, and Hong Kong, with representative offices based throughout Europe, the United States, and Asia. Phillips offers a regular selection of live and online auctions, along with items available for immediate purchase. Phillips also offers a range of services and advice on all aspects of collecting, including private sales and assistance with appraisals, valuations, and financial planning. Visit phillips.com for further information.
ABOUT HOFA GALLERY
Founded in 2012, HOFA Gallery (House of Fine Art) represents contemporary painters, sculptors, photographers and multidisciplinary new media artists from all over the world including China, Korea, United States, Italy, France, Argentina and Australia amongst many others. Since its inception, HOFA has provided government institutions, museums, art galleries and private collectors access to some of the most sought-after works of art. Since 2018 the gallery expanded its reach beyond the contemporary art program, curating a series of highly acclaimed new media public art installations and immersive exhibitions; growing the artist portfolio in the generative Ai space, exploring the relationship between human and machine collaboration and its interaction with nature.
ABOUT HIVEMIND
Hivemind Capital Partners is a Web3 and blockchain technology focused investment firm. Committed to institutionalizing digital asset investing, Hivemind combines crypto-native technology and expertise with institutional-grade risk management and practices. With a thesis-driven and multi-strategy approach, Hivemind unlocks the potential of digital assets to be an investable asset class by providing curated and scalable access to institutional investors. Founded in 2021, Hivemind is headquartered in the US with a global presence. Visit hivemind.capital for more information. Follow Hivemind on X for live updates on the Digital Culture Fund.
ABOUT PHILLIPSX
PhillipsX is a dynamic selling exhibition platform operated by the global Private Sales team at Phillips, the destination for international collectors to buy and sell the world’s most important Modern and Contemporary art, design, and luxury items. Through PhillipsX, Phillips’ influence extends beyond the realm of auction and into the broader global cultural landscape by offering a boundary-less discovery, selling, and buying experience based on the traditional retail gallery model. PhillipsX highlights notable artists and creators of the 20th and 21st centuries, creating new and important dialogues around established and emerging artists, movements, genres, and mediums. Through PhillipsX, the team continues to modernize collecting experiences with imagination, expertise, and relevancy.
ABOUT PHILLIPS
Phillips: where the world’s curious and bold connect with the art, design, and luxury that inspires them. As a leading global platform for buying and selling 20th and 21st century works, Phillips offers dedicated expertise in the areas of Modern and Contemporary Art, Design, Photographs, Editions, Watches, and Jewels. Auctions and exhibitions are primarily held in New York, London, Geneva, and Hong Kong, with representative offices based throughout Europe, the United States, and Asia. Phillips offers a regular selection of live and online auctions, along with items available for immediate purchase. Phillips also offers a range of services and advice on all aspects of collecting, including private sales and assistance with appraisals, valuations, and financial planning. Visit phillips.com for further information.