NEW YORK, NY.- Phillips and Daata Editions announced a partnership this spring, which will lead to the commissioning and exhibition of two new, digital artworks. The recipients will comprise of artists with practices that include video, sound, and performance. The commissioned artworks will premiere and be exhibited at Phillips in April, alongside a selection of other works from the roster of Daata artists, after which they will be offered for sale through Daata’s online platform.

Founded in 2015, Daata provides a new and innovative way to discover and collect digital artworks, serving as a native platform to a new generation of artists who work with moving image and sound.

David Gryn, Founder of Daata Editions, said, “Since its founding, Daata has supported artists working in digital media through the commissioning of new artworks. We are delighted to work with Phillips on this initiative, which aims to empower collectors in understanding the potential value of artworks made via digital media, as well as showcase artists who are disrupting the field through their unique vision and innovation.”

Megan Newcome, Phillips’ Director of Digital Strategy, said, “The partnership with Daata is an exciting opportunity for Phillips to continue to support the digital artist community while empowering collectors to see the potential in acquiring non-object based artworks that have historically been considered complicated to own.”

There will be a strong educational component to the partnership, with panel discussions that will aim to explore new technologies and new distribution models that are making this field of collecting increasingly viable.

Phillips will announce the two artists who will receive these commissions in March.