With summer quickly approaching, the 1/1 stock market season is almost upon us. And as the first in a growing number of events celebrating the constantly evolving NFT visual arts space, SuperRare has announced an exciting two-month exhibition takeover at 0x.17 Gallery in New York City’s Seaport.
Opening of the doors on June 1 Super rare in the seaport aims to unite digital artists, collectors and enthusiasts in an engaging space that provides an immersive environment for experiencing the exceptional artists that populate the prominent curated marketplace. Here’s what you need to know.
Super rare in the seaport
During the gallery’s two-month pop-up, SuperRare’s curatorial team has curated four unique exhibitions, each showcasing a wide variety of themed showcases centered in Web3. John KrainCEO of SuperRare, emphasized the importance of the platform’s community of artists and collectors, describing them as the heart and soul of the platform and the inspiration for exhibitions like this latest one.
“Last year at our pop-up gallery, we saw how important it is to personally experience digital art through the lasting connections between artists and collectors,” said Crain in a press release. “We look forward to once again showcasing our incredible artists’ work in NYC with two months of programming for our partnership with the Seaport.”
In early June, SuperRare kicks off its curated program of showcases showcasing the work of more than 20 SuperRare artists. The opening exhibition on 0x.17, titled Artifacts, curated by Mika Bar-On Nesherwill be a solo exhibition of the AI collaboration poster shield of the NFT space Claire silver.
This particular exhibition showcases seven pieces that explore different philosophies and raise thought-provoking questions about our future with AI that we are entering collectively. These works span a wide range of media, including video, generative art, still images, poetry, music, 3D creations, and an avatar with an AI voice. Following Artifacts, SuperRare presents a number of group shows featuring works by prominent creators such as Brooke DiDonato, Summer Wagner, Emily Xiand much more.
Julie Allen, the Senior Vice President of Digital and Creative at The Howard Hughes Corporation — which owns and manages a wide assortment of properties, including the Seaport — expressed her excitement at the two-month acquisition of SuperRare. In a press release, she said she is excited to welcome the exhibition as it “creates an immersive experience for visitors to interact with digital art while providing a hub for artists and NFT enthusiasts to come together and connect. “
All in all, SuperRare at the Seaport feels aligned with Web3’s sensibilities and aims to cultivate a unique and engaging hub where the world of digital art can be personally experienced.
Editor’s Note: This article was written by an nft now contributor in collaboration with OpenAI’s GPT-4.