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Getty Images Announces Second NFT Collection: City Diaries
On June 1, 2023, digital collectibles platform Candy Digital will join forces once again with Getty Images to launch a new collection of digital photographs titled City Diaries: Visual Narratives From Around the World, according to a press release shared with nft now. The collection will consist of snapshots from seven iconic cities around the globe: New York, London, Paris, Tokyo, Mexico City, Istanbul, and Mumbai. Getty and Candy Digital’s first joint venture, the ’70s Music & Culture Collection, brought rare images of music icons from the 1970s into the digital realm to Web3 for collectors to acquire. Now, they […]
Becoming Threadguy: The Unseen Side of the Prolific NFT Commentator
“Yo yo yo, GM GM, baby!! How is everyone doing?” If you’ve been part of any of Threadguy’s daily Twitter spaces, you’ll know that he kicks off each one with a variation of this warm and energetically charged greeting, setting a welcoming and lively tone for the thousands who tune in. Michael Jerome, better known as “Threadguy,” is known for being at the center of polarizing Web3 discussions, drawing substantial attention in the constantly evolving landscape. His active engagement, whether through posting or being the subject of memes, interviewing controversial figures, or offering lighthearted commentary on Twitter, has solidified his […]
Andre Oshea Thinks ‘We’re Not Giving Our Best Selves to Each Other’ in Web3
In an environment too often populated with big egos, cliques, and reactionary drama, Andre Oshea is a much-needed dose of humility and thoughtfulness in the Web3 world. The 3D artist, animator, and musician has made a name for himself in the ecosystem through NFT drop partnerships with the Academy Awards, Netflix, and the Grammys. But before carving out a lane in the crypto art sphere, Oshea made a living through client work with companies and figures like Snapchat, John Legend, Adult Swim, Vogue, Tidal, and more. Oshea’s style contains clear echoes of his personality; his works are often vibrant but […]
$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 […]
Nike and EA Sports Partner to Bring dotSwoosh NFTs to Future Games
The Alpha: Today, June 1, Nike Virtual Studios and EA Sports announced a partnership that will bring select dotSwoosh digital collectibles to future gaming titles. While the announcement didn’t mention specific games, EA Sports is renowned for its FIFA and Madden NFL series. The collaboration heralds innovative ways for members of dotSwoosh — Nike’s Web3 platform — and the expansive EA Sports fandom to manifest their distinctive flair through virtual play. Dive deeper This fresh association between Nike and EA Sports will afford members and players unparalleled opportunities for artistic self-expression and creativity, intertwining style and sport in new, exciting […]
Exclusive: Fewocious Announces Details for Long-Awaited PFP Collection
There are few creators as important to the NFT space as Fewocious. A prolific artist since his early teenage years, Fewo’s influential intellectual property has proliferated to the farthest reaches of the blockchain, finding life as large-scale collections and 1/1 auctions alike. As we enter summer, Fewo has unveiled details about the next chapter of his unique multimedia project, FewoWorld, that’s been years in the making. When first, there were only Paint Drops; now, Web3 can look forward to a full-blown, large-scale generative art project called Fewos. What are Fewos? As the latest collection of work coinciding with Fewocious’ metaverse […]
Doodles Partners with Camp to Double Down on Immersive Experiences
The Alpha: Doodles is launching its first-ever “retail and entertainment experience” this summer in partnership with Camp. This represents a new chapter in the evolution of the Doodles brand. Camp stores offer shoppers a unique experience that combines retail and play at their physical locations across the U.S. Collectors of Original Doodles will get exclusive benefits, including complimentary admission, merchandise credits, and unique opportunities to create custom pieces. Dive Deeper While Doodles has seen many new developments recently, including Doodles 2 wearables, the team is doubling down on immersive experiences. Some of their previous events, such as SXSW and Doodleputt, […]
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 […]