Let’s face it: the NFT space moves very fast. Considering how quickly things can change in the metaverse, a week in NFT could be a month in real life.
Don’t get us wrong: the more people brought into the space, the better. But with the constant influx of great art and ideas, it’s getting harder and harder to keep up with all the news, releases, and general happenings.
Well, you can leave the endless days of Twitter and Discord behind you as we compile a weekly list of upcoming NFT releases that you definitely don’t want to miss. Here’s what to look for this week.
Web3 Faces
WHO: radio carpet and Cory Van Lew
That: 20,000 PFP NFTs
When: February 6th @ TBA time
Where: TBA via Back Radio Twitter
Because: decentralized media company radio carpet is venturing into the world of PFPs with its highly anticipated “Faces of Web3” large-scale collection. Run by a noted collector/builder Farokh, Rug Radio has gained significant traction over the last year as a provider of digital native content. Now he’s teamed up with celebrated Web3 artist Cory Van Lew for this latest effort.
Art Cryptomonography #2
WHO: NFT Magazine, Joshua Davis
That: two open editions
When: February 6 at 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: nifty gateway
Because: As part of NFT Magazineis in progress Cryptographic Art Monograph Seriesrenowned curator Ronnie K. Pirovine has tapped multidisciplinary artist Joshua Davis (Praystation) for an exclusive presentation at Nifty Gateway. As part of the evolving Monograph company, the installment will feature two NFTs, each talking about NFT Magazinestrives to narrate and “mark time” the evolution of crypto art over time.
the king’s alpha
WHO: WiFi point
That: Open Edition Music NFT
When: February 7 at 5 p.m. ET
Where: sound.xyz
Because: Web3’s featured music artist Spottie WiFi returns to Sound with a new single titled “The King’s Alpha”. Said to be the intro and title track of his upcoming second album due to be released in March, this new song features none other than snoop dog and builds on the sonic landscape that Spottie has been crafting since her debut album “i’m spotty.”
PleasrHouse Charity Auction
WHO: pleasured
That: Auction and open edition NFT
When: February 7 at 8:30 p.m. ET
Where: Pleasr.House
Because: For the second episode of the interactive live art auction show PleasrHouse, pleasured has invited Atsuko Sato and her dog Kabosu, the Shiba Inu from the historic Doge memes and coins, to help organize a charity auction. The 17-year-old dog, who has been diagnosed with leukemia and liver disease, will make a rare live appearance with Sato on the PleasrHouse livestream to auction off the original sofa pictured. iconic photos of Doge 2010and the auction proceeds will go to Save The Children.
Sukina
WHO: gramspresented by Bryan Brinkman
That: Classified auction and editions
When: February 8 at 7 p.m. ET
Where: nifty gateway
Because: Sukina (meaning “favorite” in Japanese) is a collection of pieces that represent the origin, journey, and spirit of the eponymous digital maker grams. Presented by seasoned art veteran Bryan Brinkman, the collection features a Classified Auction, Limited Edition, and 24-Hour Giveaway, each visually communicating a unique facet of Grams’ identity.
StrangersHQ
WHO: nick kuchar & That.
That: 6500 PFP NFTs
When: February 9 at 1 p.m. ET
Where: Open sea
Because: Over the years, artist Nick Kuchar’s vintage-inspired travel and surf art style has been featured by influential brands such as Patagonia, Hurley and Hawaiian Airlines. Now that he’s venturing into Web3, Kuchar presents a full-scale PFP collection focused on photography and world travel.
