Swedish artist Hilma af Klint\u2019s Foundation erupted in protest as the late artiste\u2019s artwork sold as NFTs on the GODA marketplace. Digital art company Acute Art and Stolpe Publishing uploaded over 160 Hilma af Klint artworks as NFTs. The artworks are part of Hilma\u2019s \u201cPaintings For The Temple\u201d series. Read on to learn more about why the ethics of NFTs are put into question with this move.<\/p>\n Earlier this month, Hilma af Klint\u2019s paintings from her \u201cPaintings For The Temple\u201d series were put to sale as NFTs on Pharrell Williams\u2019s GODA marketplace<\/a>. In response, the Hilma af Klint foundation posted a Twitter thread questioning the ethics of the move. They stated that this goes against the statutes of the foundation. Furthermore, they said that the 193 paintings put for sale were not on sale at all. Adding that it is not even the Hilma af Klint Foundation selling these paintings.<\/p>\n The official NFT sale includes 162 paintings, with the rest 31 held privately for non-commercial purposes. Hedvig Ersman, the granddaughter of Erik af Klint (the artist\u2019s nephew) took strong opposition to the proceedings. In an interview, she stated that Hilma saw these paintings as part of one set. Moreover, she states the paintings were never meant for people to have on display. Hence, the very act of selling these NFTs, according to Ersman<\/a>, goes against the artist\u2019s spirit and being.<\/p>\n Simon Hohn of Stolpe Publishing said the purpose of the NFT series was to \u201csecure the paintings digitally for the future regarding color representation, size and with their proper titles.\u201d Both Acute Art and Stolpe Publishing were able to sell these NFTs due to the artwork being in the public domain. Jessica H\u00f6glund, CEO of the Hilma af Klint Foundation said that \u201cthe Foundation is not in [a] position to either permit or oppose third party reproductions of Hilma af Klint\u2019s work (irrespective of whether such reproductions are posters or NFTs).\u201d<\/p>\n But the question remains, is this the ethically right thing to do? The fact that the publishers did not reach out, or ask for permission to host the paintings makes this a serious issue. In a space that is already faltering with bad actors, additional unethical moves may not be the solution.<\/p>\n Hilma Af Klint (1862 \u2013 1906) began work on the beautiful \u201cPaintings for the Temple\u201d set in 1906. The paintings represent a pivotal moment in art history. Being first-of-its-kind abstract, nonrepresentational artwork, using simple shapes and uplifting color. Hilma af Klint was also a devout follower of spiritualism and Theosophy. A belief system that made its way to the art that she produced. These paintings were almost mystical to the artist. Which is why she insisted that they remain away from view for two decades past her death.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n All investment\/financial opinions expressed by NFTevening.com are not recommendations.<\/em><\/p>\n This article is educational material.<\/em><\/p>\n As always, make your own research prior to making any kind of investment.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n![\"a](\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/installation-srgm-hilma-2480x1396-1-scaled.jpg.webp)
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