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The Tenckhoff Photo Archive
Between light, space, and memory, the Tenckhoff Photo Archive builds a bridge from the analog to the digital world.
What begins as an artistic view of nature, travel, and culture continues as an exploration of modern image sciences – from the development of our own artificial intelligences to the presentation and preservation of works within the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS).
Classical techniques such as HDR, color key, and long exposure merge with experimental methods in holography, infrared, and aurora photography.
Through permanent storage as hash values in the IPFS and their anchoring in blockchains, Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are created and exhibited in virtual Metaverse galleries – forming a new way of preserving, revealing, and authenticating photographic art.
In Focus – Updates from Photographic Practice, Nature and Culture
Current articles explore the diversity of photography between art, technology, and the digital future.
We share insights from travels, artistic projects, and experiments with holography, infrared photography, and artificial intelligence – as well as new perspectives on blockchain and the metaverse.
The focus lies on unique subjects and aesthetic moments – from natural habitats to cultural encounters around the world.
Blog
Photography and the Digital Heritage
From the blue hour to infrared photography: in the Tenckhoff Photo Archive, we document both classical and experimental techniques while embracing modern technologies such as blockchain and NFTs to certify and preserve digital artworks.
With our self-developed AI Phi, new pathways emerge for the digital legacy of photography.
From Holography to AI
Nine thematic fields span the bridge from holography and infrared to AI-based analysis.
Each reveals how artistic intuition and technical precision converge in the digital age.
Infrared
Star Trail
Blue Hour
Aurora boralis
Holography
Color-Key
Non-Fungible Token
High Dynamic Range
Artificial intelligence
Karin’s Travel Journals
In the Tenckhoff Photo Archive we experiment with modern archiving methods — using the IPFS, NFTs, and blockchain technology. For our travel stories, however, we turn to a very special treasure: Karin’s travel journals, which she has kept since the 1970s and which remain our most important source when authentically reconstructing earlier photo projects.
Her meticulous collections of tickets, flyers, and entry passes are equally valuable — small time capsules that bring history back to life.
Karin’s Travel Journals
Photography Between Art, Technology, and the Digital Future
In the Tenckhoff Photo Archive we combine classical photography — nature, travel, culture — with innovative techniques such as holography and infrared photography.
At the same time, we open our works to the digital future: as NFTs, in the IPFS, and in virtual Metaverse galleries.
In this way, an archive emerges that unites artistic expression with technological innovation — and explores new paths between art, science, and digital culture.
Leap into the Metaverse
Here we feature artists who have taken the leap into the Metaverse – with NFTs, VR galleries, and digital exhibitions.
Together, we demonstrate that art can remain visible and accessible even beyond traditional gallery spaces.
If you wish to be included, please send us a brief description of your activities using the form provided.
Remarkable Metaverse Artists
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