Today nft is now revealing the activations and partners for The Gate: Korea launch during Korea Blockchain Week from September 6 to 8, together with FACTBLOCK.
With immersive installations of Christies, adidas /// StudioAnd Beatport.io, DotThe Gateway: Korea is hosted in partnership with LG electronics, BOW And i am eco. A VIP preview will kick off the event, followed by a concert curated by Beatport.io. Brand new initiatives from multiple partners will be unveiled over three days.
Coinciding with Frieze Seoul, the three-day extravaganza promises an immersive audiovisual gallery featuring a constellation of leading digital artists, including household names such as Beeple, Claire Silver, DeeKay, Grant Yun and Krista Kim.
In addition, attendees will have the chance to dive deep into the blockchain world, with fireside chats and keynote speeches from industry heavyweights such as Ray Chan of 9GAG, Lady Pheønix, ThankYouX and Stacey King of Adidas /// Studio.
The upcoming event is the third iteration of The Gateway series. Following the huge success of last year’s five-day festival at Miami Basel, which saw 12,000 attendees and collaborations with brand giants such as Instagram (Meta), RTFKT, Porsche and MetaMask, This year’s The Gateway: Korea aims to capture the growing importance of digital assets in art history.
“We are excited to usher in a new chapter with the global expansion of The Gateway to Seoul in September,” said Matt Medved, NFT Now Co-Founder, CEO and EIC. “Korea is experiencing an unprecedented moment of global cultural crossover. The Gateway: Korea will celebrate this convergence by welcoming the leading creators and innovators at the forefront of web3 for an unparalleled event that transcends physical and digital, bridging East and West.”
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“The Gateway: Korea, now co-hosted by FactBlock and nft, will showcase world-class digital artists on the Korean stage,” said Seonik Jeon, CEO of FactBlock, “bridging Korean culture and Web3 technology for a brighter future. “
Now in its sixth year, Korea Blockchain Week is a major event for blockchain and web3 enthusiasts. Over six eventful days, the highly anticipated KBW2023 will tell the compelling story of blockchain and web3. Highlights of the week include IMPACT, an essential conference hosted by FACTBLOCK and Hashed, and Seoulbound, a two-day EDM and visual music festival.
To drive global conversation about the future of web3, FACTBLOCK has been a critical factor in building web3 communities and is playing a central role in the web2 to web3 transition of numerous partners.
Stacey King, representing adidas /// Studio – a unique division focused on global Web3 campaigns within the iconic sports brand – expressed her enthusiasm: “Korea has been on our activation bucket list for a while – you have a world-class Web3 ecosystem, a cultural melting pot of art, design and music along with an incredibly dedicated and engaged Web3 community It’s been almost two years and there’s been a ton of activity since adidas first launched Web3, so now Gateway feels Korea as the perfect time for us to show up and connect with our community in Asia. We are also excited to bring the global debut of something new for the Three Stripes to this space…Here we come, Seoul – to goodbye!”
Similarly, Christie’s, the world-renowned art company that spearheaded the NFT trend in global auctions, is now eager to showcase their partnership with NFT in Asia.
“We are very excited to now partner with nft for the third time – and first in Asia – alongside both Korea Blockchain Week and Frieze Seoul,” said Nicole Sales Giles, Christie’s VP, Director, Digital Art Sales. “This is a perfect activation for us as we continue to expand our digital art offerings to a global customer base. We are extremely excited to launch a really cool project – first seen at The Gateway. You have to stop by and see it!”
Held at S-Factory, Seoul, Seongdong-gu, Yeonmujang 15-gil, 11 에스펙토리 3층 301호, the event promises a blend of technological advancements and creative energies, highlighting the dynamic evolution of art in the digital age. repeated. .