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.
jurassic player
WHO: James C. Mulligan
That: 49 hand drawn NFTs
When: March 6 at 12 p.m. ET
Where: makersplace
Because: This debut small-batch collection by world-renowned Disney artist James C. Mulligan features the first 49 of 98 hand-drawn dinosaur characters from Mulligan’s imaginative Jurassic Playerz project. The lore behind the project dictates that “from the wilds of the Jurassic Valley in the Hawaiian Islands, dinosaurs have returned from extinction.” But instead of wreaking havoc, they hope to blend in with modern society.
My body, my business
WHO: Sotheby’s X dao unicorn
That: 31 NFT auctions
When: March 7 at 2 p.m. ET
Where: sothebys.com
Because: Curated by the co-founder of Unicorn DAO and kitten riot Created by Nadya Tolokonnikova, the My Body My Business auction features works by traditional and digital native artists. Each uses her art as a medium to advocate and explore a wide range of women’s rights issues. Presented as an event to kick off Women’s History Month, a portion of the proceeds from this sale will benefit reproductive health organizations, including Planned Parenthood.
NFT Africa
WHO: WinFUND
That: 8,080 PFP NFT
When: March 8 (announcement)
Where: WinFundNFT
Because: From the Women in Innovation Fund (WiNFUND) comes an NFT philanthropic effort featuring thousands of African-inspired NFTs. The collection is created in collaboration with Rwandan artist Christella Bijou and is supported by token test. Having already opened for minting, all proceeds from the project benefit women-led health startups. The list of candidates who will receive commercial support will be announced during International Women’s Day on March 8.
i am empowered
WHO: WomenPowerNFT X city man
That: five editions
When: March 8 at 7 a.m. ET
Where: Open sea
Because: I am EMPOWERED is a collaborative drop between the Power of Women NFT studio founded by Leah Ibrahim Sams and Manchester City Football Club. In celebration of International Women’s Day 2023, this unique collection represents the passion and diversity of women in soccer who aspire to inspire and empower future generations.
summer memory
WHO: Gutty Kreum
That: 1/1 and open edition
When: March 9 at 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: makersplace
Because: Returning to MakerSplace, Canada-based pixel artist Gutty Kreum presents three unique digital memories in a series that has nostalgia at the forefront. Each representing a location within Japan, these three pieces attempt to capture the essence of the summer season as digital memories of a past that never existed.
