London, UK – 30^th January, 2020 – Samsung Electronics is today announcing the launch of an open call global competition in collaboration with Niio, a premium platform for new media art. Now open for entries from nascent, emerging and established artists, the Samsung The Wall x Niio Art Awards aims to discover the most inspiring digital art from around the world. Entrants will compete for a chance to be exhibited internationally on Samsung’s The Wall, the highest quality, large form factor 4K Micro LED digital art canvas, and qualify for up to $15,000 in cash prizes. The competition will culminate in summer exhibitions at ten showcase locations around the World.

The first-prize winner of the competition will be invited to attend the unveiling event of their winning entry at Samsung’s The Wall showroom in May. All winners will be selected by a panel of renowned experts in visual art. When assessing each submission, the judges will be looking for artworks that display artistic and conceptual excellence, including creativity, originality and detail. 

“Samsung is always exploring new ways to make premium content as impactful as possible and take users’ experience to the next level,” said Hyesung Ha, Senior Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “This open call, in partnership with Niio Art and its global community of leading artists, celebrates the latest and greatest talent in digital art and provides the art community a meaningful platform on which its artistic creations can be showcased. The competition will also play a major role in heralding the next generation of display experiences – all brought to life on the awe-inspiring The Wall.” 

“In today’s connected world, artists rely on digital tools to tell their stories. We are thrilled to partner with Samsung to offer artists everywhere a chance to share their creations on the most iconic and exquisite large-scale canvas there is,” said Rob Anders, CEO of Niio. “Moreover, our plans for the synchronised, global unveiling of the winning artworks in May will change the way digital art is experienced in the world.”

Niio inspires people everywhere by providing seamless access to premium video and new media art through its state-of-the-art technology and curated distribution platform. Niio’s platform now empowers a growing network of over 4,000 artists and art partners from over 70 countries to self-publish media art; the published artwork can then be borrowed or acquired to be viewed on high quality connected display devices anywhere in the world.

Now available globally, The Wall represents the latest application of Samsung’s modular MicroLED technology which can be custom-tailored to any size and aspect ratio, immediately enhancing the aesthetic of any space.

To learn more about the open call, artists can visit https://www.niio.com/get/the-wall-open-call/ and enter their artwork, as well as find submission details, specification requirements, rules, important dates and prizes. And to discover The Wall, please visit: https://displaysolutions.samsung.com/led-signage/the-wall.

On September 23, The Wall Luxury will be on display as part of the Trunk Show by the Italian luxury fashion brand Colombo Via Della Spiga, held at the illustrious, 5-star Hôtel Ritz Paris, one of the world’s preeminent luxury hotels. The event takes place on the first day of Paris Fashion Week and also features Colombo’s new crocodile collection.

Currently only on showcase at the world’s leading department store, Harrods, in the UK, The Wall Luxury will also be on display at MYS (Monaco Yacht Show) starting from September 25. It forms part of a co-exhibition with Bond Technology Management at the Quai Albert IER area, stand number AL1. Set in the iconic Port Hercules in Monaco, MYS provides the ultimate showcase for industry influencers of the most reputable superyacht builders, award winning yacht designers and luxury suppliers.

“The Wall Luxury integrates the very latest in design and technology trends,” said Seog-gi Kim, Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “This display is built for a luxury lifestyle, perfect for those looking for the most exclusive and premium visual experiences to incorporate into their living spaces — from luxury homes to superyachts and beyond. It’s unlike anything else available in the market today.”

Now available globally, The Wall Luxury represents the latest application of Samsung’s modular MicroLED technology, which can be custom-tailored to any size and aspect ratio and immediately enhance the aesthetic of any space.

The display goes beyond image quality improvement, transforming how digital technology integrates into and enhances its environment. Combining the world’s leading audio and automation systems, The Wall is designed to never turn off. When not in use, the display transforms into a digital canvas matching the owner’s preferences. Ambient Mode can display a variety of curated art from paintings, photographs and video art to customisable pictures with digital frames that enhance any space.

The Wall Luxury is configurable and customisable to a variety of sizes and ratios from 73-inches in 2K definition, 146-inches in 4K, to 292-inches in 8K. With a depth of less than 30mm, the slim, bezel-less infinity design and customisable décor frames, allow the display to blend seamlessly into its surroundings without disrupting the desired vision within and beyond the screen.

The Wall Luxury provides real scale and full immersion for everything from sports, movies, live concerts and all other entertainment options. Equipped with a Quantum Processor Modular, AI-upscaling picture quality engine, HDR10+, peak brightness of 2,000 nits and a 120Hz refresh rate, this innovative display delivers a rich and unmatched visual experience.

To learn more about The Wall Luxury, please visit https://displaysolutions.samsung.com/led-signage/the-wall.