When you consider just how quickly things move in the metaverse, it’s a wonder that anyone can keep up with all the news and product launches, let alone the constant influx of incredible artwork.
All things considered, it raises an important question: how can you efficiently discover the best upcoming art collections?
For the answer, look no further! I’ve scoured the metaverse to uncover the drops you simply can’t afford to overlook so you can focus on elevating your collection instead of endlessly scrolling through X and Discord.
In this week’s curated Collector’s Digest, I’ll give you a leg up in your search for the premier works debuting on Bitcoin Ordinals, Ethereum, and Solana. Here’s what to look out for this week.
Uncharted Cubes, @_XSaha
Supply: 128
Price: 0.0004btchttps://t.co/wbbdwH93i1 pic.twitter.com/acPV0HEHZE— Gamma.io (@trygamma) January 14, 2025
Uncharted Cubes by XSaha
Date: Monday, January 20th
Launchpad: Gamma
Supply: 1 of 1 of 128
Format: Public
Price: 0.0004 BTC
More Info: An interactive generative artwork where no two experiences are ever the same. Each cube, suspended in a dynamic, ever-changing 3D space, represents an untold story waiting to be unraveled. The piece plays with the idea of digital architecture, where the boundaries between chaos and order blur, creating a visual symphony. Users can influence the flow and transformation of the piece simply by changing the location of their mouse or by clicking.
I posed as a rich kid ALEX VONFURSTENBERG in 2000 in NYC for a year undercover in a $20 vintage suit and crashed VIP parties
proud to announce a huge nft drop with @SuperRare Jan 20th of 60 photos, LFG!!!!
“David Nobody posed as scion Alex Vonfurstenberg for a year… pic.twitter.com/TN0c253yQN
— davidhenrynobodyjr (@davidhenrynobo1) January 9, 2025
Vonfurstimpressions by David Henry Nobody
Date: Monday, January 20th
Launchpad: SuperRare
Supply: 1 of 1 of 60
Phase: 24H Reserve Auction
Reserve Price: 2 ETH
More Info: David Nobody posed as scion Alex Vonfurstenberg for a year undercover in a $20 vintage suit and infiltrated VIP parties in NYC between 1999-2000. Shot on 35mm Film, the legendary series of 60 images with the Clintons, Diddy, and many other celebs created a scandal in the media and was his first solo show.
The Idea Institute’s Video Guide to Finding an Idea by Defaced
Date: Monday, January 20th
Launchpad: Ninfa
Supply: 1 of 1
Phase: Reserve Auction
Reserve Price: 3 ETH
More Info: ‘‘The Idea Institute’ presents their six step program to finding an idea. This guide will take you all the way through from ‘finding’ an idea to ‘becoming’ an idea. The guide is designed to show the user the inner world of oneself and the interactions necessary to get on the right track to bringing the idea into the real world! The scenes take place in Defaced’s inner world. Each non-humanoid character refers to an idea of Defaced’s over the years pulling from projects like ‘Defaced ’N’ Friends’ and ‘Gotta Get Gurt’. The humanoid characters are employees of ‘The Idea Institute.’
After a collection of nine works sold in the presale, we welcome the public sale!
The first ‘The Idea Institute’ drop is now LIVE
Here is a short thread of the pieces available
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— Defaced (@Defacedstudio) January 20, 2025
The Idea Institute [1/1 Stills] by Defaced
Date: Monday, January 20th
Launchpad: Ninfa
Supply: 2 Unique 1/1 Works
Phase: Reserve Auctions
Reserve Price: 1 ETH
More Info: Defaced’s latest 1/1 illustrated collection has two unique works remaining before it is sold out. “The Idea Institute’s Illustrative Guide to Seeding an Idea” and “The Idea Institute’s Illustrative Guide to Finding an Idea” take place in Defaced’s inner world. Each non-humanoid character refers to an idea of Defaced’s over the years pulling from projects like ‘Defaced ’N’ Friends’ and ‘Gotta Get Gurt’. The humanoid characters are employees of ‘The Idea Institute’, here we see them attempting to extract ideas from Defaced’s mind.
A Brief Introduction to The Idea Institute by Defaced
Date: Monday, January 20th
Launchpad: Ninfa
Supply: Determined Post-Mint
Format: Celebratory Timed Edition
Price: 0.06 ETH
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24H
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LET THE GAMES BEGIN by Modest
Date: Monday, January 20th
Launchpad: Transient Labs
Supply: Determined Post-Mint
Phase: 24H Timed Edition @ 4:20pm EST
Price: 0.0069 ETH
More Info: The Timed Edition will remain open until January 21st at 4:20pm EST.
for Aleksandra Jovanić, code is more than just a tool
— it’s a lens through which she explores algorithmic aesthetics and themes of perception
her newest project, The Anatomy of Reflection, will debut on fxhash for Cure³ 2025
— fxhash (@fx_hash_) January 20, 2025
The Anatomy of Sensitivity by Aleksandra Jovanić
Date: Monday, January 20th
Launchpad: fx(hash) [Base]
Supply: Determined Post-Mint
Phase: Public @ 2pm EST
Price: 0.0025 ETH
More Info: The Timed Edition will remain open until February 20th at 1:59pm EST.
OLD EMPIRES-NEW EMPIRES-HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF
Here’s everything you need to know about @sheldrick_ai‘s launch
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We’re excited to share Empire, a new collection by British-Korean artist Sheldrick that explores how photographs preserve and reshape our view of the past by… pic.twitter.com/39MrFWogRV
— Fellowship (@fellowshiptrust) January 21, 2025
Empire by Sheldrick
Date: Tuesday, January 21st
Launchpad: Fellowship
Supply: 1 of 1 of 500
Phase: Presales [Ongoing]
Phase: 24H Allowlist @ 1pm EST
Phase: Public @ 12pm EST (1/22)
Buy Now Price for Stills: 0.15 ETH
Reserve Price for Stills: 0.05 ETH
Buy Now Price for Videos: 0.3 ETH
Reserve Price for Videos: 0.1 ETH
More Info: “Empire” is the latest collection by British-Korean artist Sheldrick that explores how photographs preserve and reshape our view of the past by transforming over 35,000 color film slides from 1940 to 1990 into layered compositions through restoration and AI. These slides, capturing personal milestones and historic moments, are reimagined to connect the past with the present, inviting reflection on how images shape our collective memory and link us to history. There will be a mix of 450 stills and 50 videos made available, with a set of 55 carefully curated pieces by Sheldrick and the Fellowship team that will only be available as auctions. Presales are only available for 5+ acquisitions and those interested can contact micol@fellowiship.xyz.
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‘Distorted Eden’ releases tomorrow
Tuesday, 17 CET@fx_hash_#genart #p5js #generativeart #genartclub pic.twitter.com/PE9EtQRKmK
— Julia^ (@julia_vergazova) January 20, 2025
Distorted Eden by Julia Vergazova
Date: Tuesday, January 21st
Launchpad: fx(hash) [Tezos]
Supply: 1 of 1 of 250
Phase: Public @ 11am EST
Price: 5 TEZ
TIMESTAMPS is . . . @Andrea_Chiampo @auriea @GordonBergerArt @ivonatau @toomuchlag @burst_cryptoart pic.twitter.com/3DFjCqbzUk
— RuneArt (@RuneArt_io) January 3, 2025
TIMESTAMPS by RuneArt
Date: Wednesday, January 22nd
Launchpad: Rune Art
Supply: 60 Unique Works
Rune Supply: 100 Runes/Artwork
Phase: 3H Allowlist @ 9am EST
Phase: Public @ 12pm EST
Price: 0.00077 BTC
More Info: RuneArt will debut with new work from six artists including Gordon Berger, Burst, Toomuchlag, Andrea Chiampo, Auriea, and Ivona Tau – a few of which have never released artwork on Bitcoin until now. RuneArt reimagines art collecting by blending Ordinals and Runes. A new format which ‘decentralizes’ unique artworks – bridging the gap between 1-of-1s and Editions in an exciting way. Allowing collectors to participate in collective ownership through “networked art.”
Modern Renaissance by Hafftka
Date: Wednesday, January 22nd
Launchpad: Gamma Prints
Supply: 18 Editions
Phase: Public @ 12pm EST
Price: 0.0018 BTC
More Info: Hafftka’s first Ordinal of the new year represents the renaissance we are experiencing today with digital art. The painting is based on the most identifiable Renaissance painting, the Mona Lisa. The original 1/1 original artwork has already been sold for 0.069 BTC.
Something Extraordinary Is Coming…
Tomorrow, I’m unveiling Synchronicity on Gamma – a collection of 32 unique inscriptions in perfect harmony with Bitcoin.
Featuring:
— Eka Lestienne
(@ekavibes) January 21, 2025
Synchronicity by Eka Lestienne
Date: Wednesday, January 22nd
Launchpad: Gamma
Supply: 1 of 1 of 32
Phase: Public @ 9:20am EST
Price: 0.0022 BTC
More Info: Each piece captures the idea that we each have the power to create, to reflect, and to grow. It’s a celebration of possibilities, a reminder that even in our perceived chaos, there is always order, purpose, and beauty. Each Piece is inscribed on rare sats and has 16 Kaleidoscopic states which change with each Bitcoin block.
The Scream digital editions are launching tomorrow on @trio_xyz
Those on WL – sale opens at 8pm GMT for 2 hours. (FCFS)
Those that have prepaid will receive Scream on or before this time. We have added @beverlykillsnft Scream edition to the collection.
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— Asprey Studio (@AspreyStudio) January 21, 2025
The Scream: Editions by Asprey Studio
Date: Wednesday, January 22nd
Launchpad: Trio
Supply: TBA
Phase: Public @ Time TBA
Price: TBA
More Info: The artists who contributed with their versions are @harto_fr [Contributed 10 Works] and @osf_rekt [contributed 12 works] followed by 100 lithograph variations.
‘Internal Lullabies for the Disenfranchised’ ~ demented clowns and exhausted dolls will soon be arriving via Artist Rooms
Introducing: Jess Mac
From AI works to social media interventions, Jess MacCormack’s art navigates queerness, stigma, and digital dissociation.… pic.twitter.com/MzU2DCHhUP
— verse (@verse_works) January 13, 2025
Tired by Jess Mac
Date: Wednesday, January 22nd
Launchpad: Verse x Artist Rooms
Supply: TBA
Phase: 24H Auction @ 1pm EST
Price: TBA
More Info: In “Tired”, dolls rest in nature, clowns melt into shadows, and humanity hangs on by a thread as voiceover and underlying music suggest suspense and horror. The collection portrays exhaustion in the face of today’s political climate.
YAKUYOKE by mag
Date: Thursday, January 23rd
Launchpad: Gamma
Supply: 1 of 1 of 256
Phase: 24H Allowlist @ 7:30am EST
Price: 0.0002 BTC
Phase: Public @ 8am EST (1/24)
Price: 0.0003 BTC
More Info: “YAKUYOKE” is a photo-based glitch/generative art work that explores the concept of warding off misfortune or calamity. It is a ceremony held at Japanese shrines to shake off bad luck and misfortune and wish for good fortune.
ANNOUNCING
The incomparable @Cat_Russell_ is back with a new collection of 11 unique 1/1 hand-crafted works for release on @SuperRare on 1/23/25
Inspired by Gustave Doré, with many of the works using his illustrations
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— hilda (@Hildabroom7) January 7, 2025
Title TBA by Cat Russell
Date: Thursday, January 23rd
Launchpad: SuperRare
Supply: 11 Unique 1/1 Works
Phase: Reserve Auctions
Reserve Price: TBA
I’m very excited to finally announce the release of my gen art knots project on AB Studio!
Dropping this Thursday @ 12pm EST
— Ben Snell (@snellicious_) January 17, 2025
tied up, tied down, let loose, unwound by Ben Snell
Date: Thursday, January 23rd
Launchpad: Art Blocks Studio
Supply: 1 of 1 of 400
Phase: Public @ 12pm EST
Price: 0.015 ETH
Good morning!
“Urban Flow Scribe” published on @fx_hash_
Minting opens:
January 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM (GMT+1, Rome/Italy)256 Editions
2 Tezos pic.twitter.com/c4cPQdF2vA— deadcode.art (@_deadcode_) January 20, 2025
Urban Flow Scribe by deadcode
Date: Friday, January 24th
Launchpad: fx(hash) [Tezos]
Supply: 1 of 1 of 256
Phase: Public @ 12pm EST
Price: 2 TEZ
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Vetted Holders Only – No exceptions.
Turned down the cabal noise and stuck to our own guns.
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Crosser AI Browser by Ob1 Wan Satoshi
Date: Saturday, January 25th
Launchpad: SpaceScribe(dot)xyz
Supply: 1 of 1 of 250
Phase: Allowlist @ Time TBA
Phase: Public @ Time TBA
Price: TBA
More Info: Supposedly the first collection created by a web browser AI, which took the artist’s original p5.js Script and generated 200 additional versions.
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Read on and explore 47+ Eye-Catching Collections, all set to debut in the next 30 Days!
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— Steven Miller (@SteveMiller_PHX) January 20, 2025
Thanks for checking out All Eyes on Art! I curate this comprehensive yet selective digest of upcoming collections to keep you informed week in and week out. If you’d like to see more color in your X feed, I share a 30-Day Outlook version of this Collector’s Digest every Monday and my Discover Art series every Thursday.
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