MEET THE ARTIST: Space 25 - Osinachi and Paintboxed artists

​At Space 25, we will visit Kate Vass Galerie and the exhibition Paintboxed.

​Kate Vass Galerie presents Osinachi, a self-taught digital artist and Africa’s foremost crypto-artist. Known for creating groundbreaking works on Microsoft Word for over 15 years, Osinachi’s art explores themes of cultural, sexual, and racial identity, challenging stereotypes and engaging with social commentary. His work has been showcased globally, including at Art Basel and 1:54 African Art Fair, and he is a prominent figure in the NFT space.

​After Osinachi’s presentation, curator Georg Bak will guide us through Paintboxed. This show celebrates the legacy of the Quantel Paintbox, a pioneering 1980s digital art tool that influenced iconic works by artists like Keith Haring and Richard Hamilton. In Paintboxed, contemporary artists are invited to create new pieces using one of the few remaining operational Paintbox systems, provided by Adrian Wilson. The exhibition connects past and present, revitalizing the Paintbox’s creative legacy and exploring its enduring influence on digital art. Some of the featured artists will be present to discuss their works.

​Address: Space 25, Rebgasse 25, Basel