Last week, adidas announced the launch of their RESIDENCY program, a new digital art initiative offering a platform for emerging artists in the Web3 space. Activating globally on 7th September during Korean Blockchain Week in Seoul, and The Gateway Korea, the program presents adidas’s first-ever Limited and Open Edition NFT sale.
Adidas /// Studio proudly introduced the first two artists gracing their initiative: th...
The Digital Resonance panel at The Gateway: Korea, presented by Beatport and Polkadot, started off with an insightful, casual discussion about each speaker’s background. Latasha, the moderator, asked questions ranging from the music industry, Web3, diversity and equity in Web3, and much more. The other panelists included Björn Wagner of Polkadot, Finn Martin of Beatport.io, Matt Medved of nft now, and Mischa Fanghaenel ...
In The Gateway: Korea’s first panel to kick off Day One, renowned digital artist Beeple, whose real name is Mike Winkelmann, took center stage with CEO of nft now Matt Medved to discuss the art and NFT world’s evolving dynamics and share insights about his own journey and work. The ambiance was cozy, with dim lights casting a glow on the two long-time friends. They chat about how Beeple has been at three Gateway events now, wi...
The anonymous artist known as Ghostwriter made headlines in April after dropping their A.I.-generated track “Heart on My Sleeve,” which mimicked the “likeness” of Drake and The Weeknd, and struck a major nerve with artists.
Now, he’s back with another AI-generated track, “Whiplash,” which mimics the likeness of rapper Travis Scott and 21 Savage. He dropped the track on September 6 on TikTok and X (formerly Twitter)....
Justin Bieber just turned one of his hit songs into an NFT so that fans can participate in a royalty-share initiative. Upon its initial release, the 2015 track, “Company,” ranked at 53 on the U.S. charts and made it onto Australia’s Top 40. As of today, the track has garnered over 500 million streams.
This new project is a collaboration between anotherblock, a blockchain-powered music platform, and the track’s co-pr...
The Gateway: Korea just received an unlikely addition to the artist lineup: Keith Haring.
Today (Sept. 5), Christie’s announced an exclusive auction, “Keith Haring: Pixel Pioneer,” featuring five rare digital drawings from the renowned artist Keith Haring, each crafted on an Amiga computer during the 1980s.
The posthumous online auction will open from Sept. 12-20, with a world-premiere exhibition at The Gateway: K...
In Medina Marrakech, you can now stay amongst 300 thoughtfully curated works of art, including a significant exhibition of physical NFT artworks. This is all made possible by boutique hotel group IZZA, at its debut House of Friends location that also encompasses its Museum in The Medina (MITM) curated by Studio137.The grounds are made up of seven ancient homes that host 14 unique bedrooms, three tranquil courtyards, a p...
With just a few days to go, the highly-anticipated The Gateway: Korea event is almost upon us. In addition to an immersive audiovisual gallery spotlighting some of the finest digital artists, the two-day event will encompass captivating fireside chats, keynotes by prominent speakers, and more. The Gateway: Korea’s speaker lineup and programming schedule have arrived.
From Sept. 7 to 8, nft now and FACTBLOCK will pres...
RFOX VALT is carving out its niche in the virtual space with groundbreaking advancements. It is an immersive VR-first virtual world where the power sits with the creators, who can use their voices to customize spaces, experiences, and assets through the use of AI tools.
The RFOX VALT blends social experiences, games, worlds to explore, and retail spaces. RFOX distinguishes itself from other metaverses primarily through its...
As we eagerly await the arrival of The Gateway Korea, we invite you to join us on the journey to our flagship event going global. The Gateway will feature an audio-visual gallery where art, technology, and community unite. Attendees will also be able to engage in fireside chats with visionary creators worldwide, representing both Western and Eastern cultures.
As we are on the road to Korea, we’ve interviewed some of the big...
