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Academy of Sciences in San Francisco
In Conversation with Yiying Lu
OpenSea: Given it’s the 15-year anniversary of the year you received a prize for the Twitter Fail Whale, do you think about how your art today continues the conversation you started long ago?
Yiying Lu: Yes. I still want my art to be able to lift up and help emotions transcend their original form, just like the...
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via Christie’s
Jeremy Booth's ‘Over the Ridge’ sells at Christie's online auction
Western pop artist Jeremy Booth has taken the spotlight at Christie’s with a new auction and exhibition that sold for $20,160 on June 11. The physical painting depicts a vibrant scene of a cowboy herding cattle in Booth’s signature, bold style. The work is accompanied by a digital certificate of authenticity.
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via Bandwagon Labs
McDonald’s announces its own metaverse
McDonald’s Singapore has entered the metaverse with My Happy Place, a virtual world where Grimace NFT holders enjoy VIP perks. The fast food giant’s venture includes interactive experiences, games and exclusive digital content.
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Confusion by Emi Kusano
Emi Kusano explores human desire in ‘The Altar of Bonnō’
Tokyo-based artist Emi Kusano’s “The Altar of Bonnō” is now live on verse. The collection showcases intricate AI artwork inspired by Japanese culture that explores human desire.
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via ArtMeta
ArtMeta launches ‘The Digital Art Mile 2024’ in Basel
Digital art collective ArtMeta this week presented “The Digital Art Mile 2024” in Basel, Switzerland as a tee-up to the flagship international art fair running June 13 to June 16.
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Illuvium
Illuvium announces launch date for open beta
Illuvium, Immutable’s long-awaited blockchain game, has announced the launch date for its mainnet open beta. Set for July 25, the release comes after a series of private test phases and community feedback meant to bring about new security standards and an improved user experience.
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