CryptoPunks Announces 'Punk in Residence'
CryptoPunks introduced Punk in Residence, featuring Nina Chanel Abney as the inaugural artist, bridging traditional art with web3 innovation.
The Deets
- Innovative Program: A new platform for artists to define "what does punk mean to you?"
- Renowned Artist: Nina Chanel Abney, celebrated for her bold exploration of identity themes.
- Exclusive Partnership: Nina receives Punk #72, marking her official entry into the CryptoPunk community.
- Technological Experimentation: Leveraging new tech to bring a fresh perspective to digital art.
The Bulk
CryptoPunks is embarking on a groundbreaking journey with the launch of its Punk in Residence program. This initiative is designed to fuse the realms of traditional and digital art, offering a unique platform for artists to explore and redefine punk in the context of web3.
Nina Chanel Abney, a distinguished figure known for her vibrant and provocative works that challenge societal norms around race, gender, and politics, is the program's first artist. Chanel Abney is perhaps best known for her work on Nina's Super Cool World, a collection of 5,000 NFTs dropped in collaboration with Goda.
By gifting Nina Punk No. 72 from the developers' collection, CryptoPunks welcomed Nina into the family and endorsed her vision of utilizing web3 technologies to push the boundaries of digital art.
🎤 Founder Feedback
With a mission of championing innovation and expression in digital art, the Punk in Residence program seeks to onboard and amplify new voices in the next generation of artists and collectors in web3.CryptoPunks
🔜 What's Next?
Keep an eye on CryptoPunks' platforms for updates on Nina Chanel Abney's creations and future artists joining the Punk in Residence program.
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