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 Fates
WHO: Jisu
What: Ranked Auctions
When: May 8 at 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: Handy port
Why: For her first-ever drop on Nifty Gateway, multi-talented Korean-American artist Jisu has crafted an experimental collection that harkens back to her roots in character design. Based on Greek mythology, each painting in this latest offering presents a unique interpretation of the modern concept of ‘destiny’.
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WHO: Spacebrat
What: Open edition
When: May 9, time will follow via Holographic Twitter
Where: Holograph
Why: Fresh off a partnership with Off-White, acclaimed artist Spacebrat will be entering Web3 via newcomer multi-chain minting platform Holograph. The release will feature her hyper-realistic airbrush painting shine, which was first shown as part of her solo Pipe Dream exhibition.
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WHO: Jeremy Cowart
What: 10,000 PFP NFTs
When: May 9 at 12 a.m. ET (Public Sale)
Where: Open sea
Why: On May 2, Jeremy Cowart took the stage at Vū Nashville to publicly reveal his creative process for the first time. The versatile creator used himself as a canvas for a project, donning a white mask and projecting hundreds of images on himself to create 10,000 NFTs in 20 minutes. A full week later, these PFPs will now be released in multiple stages on OpenSea.
ArtVndngMchn: Mission Wonderful
WHO: Joe Chipetta
What: Limited editions
When: May 10 at 12 a.m. ET
Where: MakersPlace
Why: ArtVndngMchn: Mission Wonderful is a mixed media project by award-winning author and cartoonist Joe Chiappetta. Crafted as an 88-page book in collaboration with 19 artists, ArtVndngMchn combines visual arts, writing and comics. This particular drop features limited editions of unlockable physical and digital paperback collectibles.
to blend
WHO: mems
What: Open edition
When: May 12 at 12 a.m. ET
Where: Open sea
Why: Mingle, the latest offering from mems, a multimedia arts initiative founded by Maxy, is designed as an immersive artistic journey that delves into the captivating concept of collective memories. Each piece within the generative collection will be unique and feature a series of characters and scenes that highlight the “infinite series of moments that make up this thing called life.”