Let’s face it: the NFT space moves very fast. Considering how quickly things can change in the metaverse, a week in NFTs might as well be a month IRL.
Don’t get us wrong – the more people entered the room, the merrier. But due to the constant influx of great art and ideas, it’s getting harder and harder to keep up with all the news, launches and general happenings.
Well, you can leave the days of endless Twitter and Discord scrolling behind you as we put together a weekly list of upcoming NFT drops you definitely don’t want to miss. Here’s what to watch out for this week.
The world is silent here
WHO: Holakanola
What: Open editions
When: May 1 at 9 a.m. ET
Where: Handy port
Why: For her very first drop on Nifty Gateway, Indonesian artist Holakanola wants to open a door to her imagination with three animated open editions. As the self-proclaimed “Mother of Fairytales” of the NFT space, these new pieces from the multidisciplinary artist reflect the bright, whimsical style she’s honed over the years.
LimeWire token
WHO: LimeWire
What: Token sales
When: May 2 at 8 a.m. ET
Where: LMWR.com
Why: The iconic free peer-to-peer file sharing client, LimeWire, has returned from the dead in 2023 as a Web3 company. Billed as a platform for content creators, artists and brands to create membership-based communities, the reimagined company will launch a sale of 1 billion ERC-20 utility tokens as the lifeblood of its new ecosystem.
auras
WHO: Jeremy Cowart
What: Live performance / hitting
When: May 2 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: Cowart.io/Auras
Why: On May 2, Jeremy Cowart – a painter, illustrator and photographer known for his collaborations with celebrities such as Barak Obama, Taylor Swift, the Kardashians and more – will take the stage at Vū Nashville in less than half an hour to discuss his creative process for the first time. Using himself as a canvas for a project, the versatile creator puts on a white mask and projects hundreds of images onto himself from different angles to create 10,000 NFTs in 20 minutes.
Visionary
WHO: Dan Jon And Super normal
What: Generative Visual Art NFTs
When: May 3 at 4 p.m. ET (public sale)
Where: Open sea
Why: Classically trained Korean artist Dain Yoon — known for her stunning illusion paintings that use her skin as a canvas — will enter the NFT space through a collaboration with Web3 IP brand Super Normal. With Visionary, Yoon has used generative AI technology and a range of over 200 hand-drawn properties to infuse her unique style and innovative approach into an eclectic art collection.
Flowers, flowers, flowers
WHO: Philip Colbert And Audio Galleries
What: Open edition
When: May 4 at 12:30 p.m. ET
Where: Open sea
Why: Presented by Audio Galleries, Flowers, Flowers, Flowers by Philip Colbert is a celebration of the profoundly universal symbol of the flower. As a tribute to Andy Warhol, Colbert aims to bring the late artist’s floral-inspired visuals into the 21st century with this series of highly stylized generative flowers.
adidas Gold Ticket
WHO: Adidas Originals
What: NFT lottery
When: May 5 @ Time TBA via Indigo Hz Twitter
Where: Adidas confirmed
Why: Adidas combines the power of the blockchain with the appeal of the sneaker drop in a new lottery hosted through the Adidas Confirmed app. From April 27 to May 3, fans can use the Confirmed app to sign up for a raffle to win a Golden Ticket NFT. This can be used to secure a guaranteed spot in a “hype-draw” fall in the coming year. The winner will be chosen on May 5.