Mengxi Xu
NoMAD
One artwork worth noting is The Other Side of Life: Tolstoy, created by Ilya Repin in 1912. Completed two years after Tolstoy's death, this painting serves as Repin's tribute to the great writer. Repin depicted Tolstoy as "a messenger of God," expressing his deep respect and commemoration for the author. However, this great work, this painting commemorating their friendship, was not exhibited publicly in Russia for a long time, was placed in a warehouse, and gradually forgotten.
This story is where our journey begins. NoMAD is dedicated to connecting art with everyday life. Through its mobile museum machines, it integrates more artworks into people's daily routines, immersing them deeply in the world of art.
NoMAD machines help major museums showcase long-stored collections by autonomously planning routes, retrieving artworks, and organizing city-wide or community exhibitions. Equipped with advanced technology, they offer immersive experiences that surpass traditional museum limitations. Additionally, NoMAD machines establish Freeport museums at major ports globally, collecting and exhibiting unseen artworks due to tax constraints, providing diverse art exhibitions to a global audience.
These machines are not just transport tools but play crucial roles in bringing stored collections back into the public eye. With intelligent curation systems, they analyze data, generate suitable exhibition plans, and adapt to different venues with flexible structures, enabling large-scale exhibitions in various spaces.
The Freeport museums established by NoMAD machines create an unprecedented art exhibition model, overcoming geographical and economic limitations. Leveraging ports' unique status, they reduce taxes, attract rare artworks, and tailor exhibitions to different cities and cultures. This dynamic global network allows artworks to circulate between multiple cities, providing diverse art experiences worldwide.
In summary, NoMAD machines bring long-stored collections back to the public, offering a fresh perspective and interactive experiences while promoting the global exchange of art through an innovative exhibition model.