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$TURBO Creator Faces Backlash for New ChatGPT Memecoin $CLOWN
One of the big trends in Web3 in 2023 has been the rise of memecoins, cryptocurrencies also known as “shitcoins” that are themed around a viral internet trend. Their lighthearted nature is only part of their appeal; with enough momentum surrounding them, they can bring in serious profits for early buyers due to their extreme volatility. One of the most successful memecoins to break onto the scene in recent weeks was $TURBO, an experimental project by the digital artist Rhett Dashwood (Mankind) that, at its height, had a market cap of $50 million. Dashwood had created the token from scratch […]
Pixel Penguins: How an NFT Scammer Faked a Cancer Charity to Raise $117K
The NFT community is reeling from what can only be described as a punch to its collective gut on May 30. After a consistent downturn of NFT art sales volume in recent months — followed by the sudden, frenzied rise of highly speculative crypto memecoins and Web3 figureheads asking their followers to send them money for no reason (and succeeding) — artists and collectors alike were left feeling particularly soured on the Web3. So, it was welcome news when well-known NFT influencer Andrew Wang tweeted the following to his audience of nearly 200,000 on May 30: “I woke up today to […]
Exclusive: ‘AI Surrealism’ Exhibition to Feature Roope Rainisto, More
The Alpha: The digital artist collective Exquisite Workers is teaming up with Superchief Gallery NFT and Web3 marketplace Foundation to host AI Surrealism, an AI art exhibition in New York from June 2-8. The exhibition, which is being billed as the largest AI art show of its kind, will take place at The Oculus within the Westfield World Trade Center in the heart of New York. Over 140 artworks will be on display from 100 artists, including Anna Dart, Haze Long, Javier Tomeo, Jenni Pasanen, and post-photography pioneer Roope Rainisto. Starting June 2, the pieces in the exhibition will be […]
MakersPlace to Host Live AI Art Hackathon Featuring Hackatao, Trevor Jones, More
As AI art tools continue redefining how we think about creativity, expression, and human interaction with technology, an increasing number of artists are putting their process on display, helping educate millions worldwide on how to best take advantage of the democratization of these new creative resources. MakersPlace is taking this trend one step further. The NFT marketplace will host the AI Art Hackathon at NFC Lisbon on June 7, 2023, according to information shared with nft now. Several artists will take part in the live creative process, including BLΛC, Illustrata, DVK the artist, and DigitalCoy, who will collaborate with Trevor […]
Now Runway: Claire Silver Collaborates with RSTLSS on Digital Fashion Mint
Welcome back to Now Runway, where we report to you from the frontlines of the digital fashion and luxury revolution. If you thought either space was quieting down as we amp up our summer travel plans, we have big news for you. DotSwoosh, Nike’s latest Web3 activation, officially launched Our Force 1 virtual boxes. In just one day, they sold more than 55,000, totaling over $1 million, with 30,000 unique members. AI Fashion Week, which launched this past month in New York, has named its winners. First place went to José Sobral — AKA paa.tiff — with his Futuristic Old […]
World of Women’s Artfest Reminds Web3 of the True Value of Community
With the noise of memecoin season dying down, the NFT space is turning its eye back to the thing that makes up the heart and soul of the community: art. For those looking to dive back into the cultural side of Web3 (or just interested in checking out one of the most community-based NFT projects out there), World of Women’s Spring Artfest is a must-see. World of Women is a household name in the NFT world. Started by artist Yam Karkai in an effort to represent and onboard women to Web3, the brand’s two main collections — World of Women […]
Art Blocks Resurgence? Collections See Revival Following Sotheby’s 3AC Sale
Art Blocks is currently witnessing a remarkable revival, demonstrated by transaction volumes that we haven’t observed regularly since the onset of the bear market. During a May 23 Proof Daily Countdown episode, NFTStatistics shared that Art Blocks achieved over $1 million in trading volume on May 22. This marks the first time it’s seen these heights since March. Major sales followed, with Ringers #30 going for 52.5 ETH and a 370 ETH Fidenza sale, all within a 24-hour period. Popular collections, such as Chromie Squiggles, primarily drove this influx of activity. So, why the sudden rise? A variety of potential […]
From Choreography to Code: Art Blocks’ Latest Brings Emotion On Chain
On May 24, Art Blocks will release its latest collaboration, a unique, multi-stage NFT project with the Lumen Prize-winning artist duo Operator. The project, titled Human Unreadable, is a 400-piece avant-garde exploration of art, choreography, and technology. It forms the latest addition to Operator’s critically acclaimed Privacy Collection, which explores themes of transparency and privacy in Web3. Ania Catherine and Dejha Ti — the minds behind Operator — have meticulously crafted an embodied generative art experience with Human Unreadable, with each unique work being driven by the motion data of an underlying on-chain choreographic sequence. This fusion of code, choreography, […]
Pudgy Penguins Releases Toy Line, Earns $500,000 in 48 Hours
On May 18, the Pudgy Penguins NFT Twitter handle tweeted out a video announcing the release of Pudgy Toys, its physical line of family-friendly plushie and figurine toys. The video also unveiled Pudgy World, an online portal that provides non-Web3 native consumers their first blockchain wallet and soulbound and tradeable NFTs. The video, which depicts a child playing in her bedroom with the NFT-inspired toys in an homage to the Toy Story franchise, marked a special moment in the project’s history and the first community-licensed mass-market product line from a Web3 brand. “This will be the first time that NFTs […]
Now Runway: Dive Into Zara’s Latest Fashion Capsule Collection
Welcome back to Now Runway, where we report to you from the frontlines of the digital fashion and luxury revolution. From Zara dropping a Spring inspired digital line on Zepeto to a new dreamy metaverse for our ever-growing digital wardrobes built by The Fabricant, here’s what you may have missed this past week. Zara x Zepeto: Fairy Magic Idols Credit: Zepeto Spanish fast-fashion brand Zara has introduced its latest fashion capsule collection, Fairy Magic Idols, which combines physical and digital aspects. This collection blends fantasy elements with spring-inspired features such as flowers and butterflies, integrating them into modern fashion through […]