Introducing New Art Chess Sets by Taras Yoom

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Introducing New Art Chess Sets by Taras Yoom

Another Kingdom: Dichotomy is the newest chapter in the chess series set in the Yoomoota Universe. It illustrates the confrontation between light and darkness, both within the human soul and the external world. This chess set goes beyond traditional strategy games, exploring the contrasts that shape our lives. It invites players to face the ethical dilemmas inherent in their choices. Here, there is no room for hesitation, complex motivations, or shades of gray - only pure opposition, with nothing in between. Each set includes an NFC chip, certifying the artwork’s authenticity and recording its digital provenance. The collection consists of 21 chess sets, each crafted by hand with a combination of techniques. The Another Kingdom: Light Stage manufacturing process involves fine-detailed 3D printing from photopolymer plastic, molding, sculpting, polymer casting with manual processing of objects and acrylic paint detailing. Each set is embedded with an NFC chip - a digital certificate that validates, authenticates, and records the artwork’s ownership and provenance. The materials include acrylic, metals, plastics, silicone, and wood.

The Light Stage chess set marks the beginning of a new era in the development of the kingdom on one of the Yoomoota planets. It personifies the catchy atmosphere of an endless fair. In the course of the chess game, there are two victories -  physical and symbolic. The first is associated with the classical rules of chess. The latter signifies that the heroes will discover a treasure hidden at the center of the board” explains Taras Yoom.

EXHIBITIONS: Art Busan 2025 (Busan); PAD Art + Design 2025 (Paris); Define: Seoul 2024 (Seoul); PAD Art + Design 2024 (London); Maison&Objet 2024 (Paris); Collectible Fair 2024 (Brussels); Frédérick Mouraux Gallery 2024 (Antwerp).

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