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HUG & Cozomo de’ Medici to Showcase 6 Artists at Iconic Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo
Tokyo’s iconic Shibuya Crossing, the world’s largest pedestrian crossing, might be the next major canvas for digital artists, thanks to a collaboration between HUG, a social marketplace that allows artists to sell digital and physical goods while connecting them with collectors, and Web3’s avant-garde NFT collector Cozomo de’ Medici. HUG announced on September 6 that it has partnered with the Cozomo de’ Medici Collection, sharing its Open Call for artists to submit their work for display alongside six artworks from The Medici Collection – Claire Silver, XCOPY, Sam Spratt, Dawnia Darkstone, Beeple, and Grant Yun. During the submission process, along […]
adidas /// Studio Presents Open Edition NFTs for RESIDENCY at The Gateway Korea
Last week, adidas announced the launch of their RESIDENCY program, a new digital art initiative offering a platform for emerging artists in the Web3 space. Activating globally on 7th September during Korean Blockchain Week in Seoul, and The Gateway Korea, the program presents adidas’s first-ever Limited and Open Edition NFT sale. Adidas /// Studio proudly introduced the first two artists gracing their initiative: the enigmatic MonkeeMoto and the illustrious Adra Kandil, known popularly as DearNostalgia. Both artists’ newly created work is currently being showcased at The Gateway Korea and is now available to mint from September 6th to 11th. 1/2 […]
Is Staking Crypto on Artists and Collectors a Good Idea?
Recently, SuperRare Labs, the group behind the SuperRare NFT art marketplace, known for its expert curation and affluent collector base, has launched what it’s calling the Rare Protocol. By its simplest description, the Rare Protocol, which operates on the Ethereum mainnet, is an open curation protocol for NFTs that allows users to stake the platform’s native RARE token on artists, collectors, or curators that the user feels deserve recognition, with a chance to be rewarded as the selected individual finds success. In this exploration of the protocol, we speak with the SVP of SuperRare Labs, Zack Yanger, and look at […]
The Top 10 Best-Selling NFT Artists Right Now
If you’ve been in the Web3 art space for any amount of time, chances are you’ve heard about a majority of the artists on this list. Whether you have or not, the movements of the Web3 market are in constant flux, so we thought we would show you where everyone’s at currently, refresh you on their background, and give you a glimpse into what they’re currently working on. It’s worth noting that the financial data, represented as “Current Artwork Value,” is based on the current USD values of ETH, XTZ, and RARE and does not reflect the total amount of […]
Augmented Reality and Spatial Computing: The Future of Retail
Thanks to the successful marketing of Apple’s Vision Pro, spatial computing and augmented reality (AR) are about to get even more exciting and in your face, transforming brick-and-mortar shops into next-gen storefronts. Spatial computing, a vision long held by Silicon Valley, aims to shift interactions with technology away from screens and into physical spaces. Users will engage with technology seamlessly within their environments through voice commands, auditory cues, gestures, and more. The Apple Vision Pro, which was first teased in June at Apple’s annual WWDC conference, has undoubtedly elevated the status of these technologies simply from the anticipation and promises […]
Shavonne Wong On Art and Fostering Diversity in Web3
Recently, we caught up with Singapore-based artist Shavonne Wong, known for her expertise in 3D virtual modeling and surreal environments, that stem from her years of experience in fashion photography. In this conversation, Wong shares with us a glimpse into her journey so far in Web3, as well as how she ended up becoming a co-founder of the nonprofit community builder, NFT Asia, that is empowering Asian and Asia-based NFT artists. Additionally, she touches on aspects of The Gateway Korea that she feels are exceptional and that align with her own personal objective of fostering diversity in Web3. A Canvas […]
AI Ranks Among the Top Percentile in Creative Thought
Of all the forms of human intellect that one might expect artificial intelligence to emulate, few people would likely place creativity at the top of their list. Creativity is wonderfully mysterious – and frustratingly fleeting. It defines us as human beings – and seemingly defies the cold logic that lies behind the silicon curtain of machines. Yet, the use of AI for creative endeavors is now growing. New AI tools like DALL-E and Midjourney are increasingly part of creative production, and some have started to win awards for their creative output. The growing impact is both social and economic – as […]
Exclusive Look At Foundation’s Latest Worlds Update: ‘Moments’
Foundation, a leading NFT art platform, known largely for its Web3-native tool and ecosystem Worlds, has just announced its latest update, Moments. This new tool, or rather an expansion that elevates the capabilities of Worlds, enables worldbuilders to spotlight specific themes, creators, live events, and more within their existing Worlds. To further understand Moments, its inspirations, aspirations, and how it’s poised to benefit artists, curators, and collectors alike — we spoke directly with Foundation’s CEO and co-founder Kayvon Tehranian. Empowering creation “Worlds represents Foundation’s unique superpower,” said Tehranian, highlighting that “No one has baked curation into their protocol as a […]
Walmart, POClab Debut ‘Cultureverse,’ a Tribute to Hip-Hop
On Monday (August 28), retail giant Walmart and next-gen creative studio People of Crypto Lab (POClab) unveiled ‘Cultureverse’ – an immersive virtual experience that pays homage to the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop and the profound influence of Black culture, according to a press release shared with nft now. Since 2021, the studio has been at the forefront of merging culture and technology, demonstrated by their groundbreaking #MetaPride initiative that introduced the world’s first Pride festival in the metaverse. Some of its key partners include The Sandbox, Animoca Brands, Gaingels, ConcreteRose, Tess Ventures, and more. Scheduled for a September launch, Cultureverse […]