Arkhouse
Arkhouse Gallery
Contemporary Art & Digital Provenance
IPFS
NFC & The Physical Artwork
What is an NFC and how does it work?
All artworks can include a small NFC chip discreetly embedded within the piece or its certificate.
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When a collector taps the work with a smartphone, they can instantly access the verified digital archive connected to that artwork.
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This archive may include documentation, provenance records, exhibition history, or contextual material.
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The physical artwork and its digital record remain quietly connected - without changing the experience of the work itself.
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NFC (Near Field Communication) is a wireless technology that allows devices to exchange information when they are placed very close together, usually within a few centimeters. Today, NFC is commonly used in smartphones to quickly access digital content, make contactless payments, or interact with smart tags embedded in objects.
