PHILADELPHIA, PA — Alex Kuhn, co-founder and art director for Stretch Gallery, a leading physical and digital art gallery, will be guest lecturing for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Duke University’s course The Metaverse: The Creative Journey to a Whole New World. Kuhn’s lecture, Gallery Hopping In The Metaverse: Art And NFTs, will take place on March 21.
“The lecture offers a fantastic opportunity for people to expand their knowledge about the metaverse and art,” says Kuhn, a Philadelphia-based fine artist with a background in art history. “Attendees can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the evolving relationship between art and technology in the metaverse and the opportunities and challenges it presents for artists and collectors.”
Kuhn will cover a wide range of topics that explore the intersection of art and technology, including virtual galleries, NFTs, and the future of art in the metaverse. Kuhn has a unique skill set that is ideally suited for the topic. With expertise and practical knowledge to navigate both the traditional and digital art worlds, He can offer valuable perspectives on the convergence of art, technology, and commerce in the burgeoning metaverse.
The groundbreaking class, the first course taught in zoom and in the Metaverse at Duke University, is taught by former Macy’s Vice President/Fashion Director Terry Melville. The class provides a comprehensive introduction to the metaverse and this lecture in particular speaks on the significance in the art world, while also offering insights into the advantages and disadvantages of virtual galleries and NFTs.
Stretch Gallery is among the few physical fine art galleries to have a robust presence in the metaverse and create digital experiences of physical artwork. Stretch Gallery is known for its immersive and versatile spaces that enable interactive and engaging presentations, exhibitions, and shows about fine art, digital art, web3, virtual reality and digital experiences.
Kuhn is one of 12 guest speakers for The Metaverse course, including:
- Al Ware, Rhyan Vargas and Daniel D. of Web3 metaverse development leader VoxBox
- Jinha Lee and Gianna Valentina of Spatial, the largest 3D social network
- Kathleen Ragan, author of “Why We Tell Stories: A Human Survival Tool from Folktales to Facebook”
- Kaspar Tiri, co-founder of Ready Player Me, a cross-game avatar platform for the metaverse
- Katie McIntyre, artist, designer and innovator
- Michael Potts, CEO at Polycount
- Patrik Schumacher, principal architect for Zaha Hadid
To view the virtual gallery and learn more about Stretch Gallery, visit StretchGallery.com.
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