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The immersive, one-of-a-kind exhibition OP3N WHALE NFT features works presented to the public for the first time
SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TOKEN2049, Asia’s leading crypto conference, announced that it will be presenting a unique, immersive NFT experience titled the OP3N WHALE NFT exhibition, at the upcoming edition in Singapore from September 28th to 29th. The exhibition features NFT assets with a market value of over US$100 million — the first time Such a collection, owned by a single entity, has ever been shown to the public.
The exhibition was developed by OP3N, a launchpad for intellectual property and communities in Web3, and WHALE, the omniversal membership club with a treasury that includes the world’s largest collection of rare, high-quality NFTs across gaming, art and virtual real estate.
Raphael Strauch, Founder of TOKEN2049, said: “Today’s Web3 ecosystem reflects the exciting creativity and innovation brought by myriad industries through their growing interest in NFTs – and so much of it is taking place in Asia. We have an exciting program for our visitors – and this exhibition is only part of it.”
Showcasing local creatives, brands and curators that exemplify the global dynamism of The east meets the west, the exhibition will make its exclusive debut at Asia’s largest Web3 event and TOKEN2049’s largest conference in its history. An estimated 7,000 visitors are expected.
The exhibition includes artworks by renowned digital artists package, famous for leading Sotheby’s first-ever NFT sale; leading glitch artist XCOPY; Milanese artist duo Hackatao; and award-winning Asian-American photographer Michael Yamashita.
TOKEN2049 Singapore will also feature a rotating exhibition of generative art masterpieces from the permanent collection of artist Brendan Dawes at New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and Instagram photography sensation Ryosuke Kosuge. These works will be exhibited at the conference at the WHALE stand alone.
Renowned NFT collector and WHALE founder WhaleShark said: “Non-fungible technology has sparked a global digital renaissance in arts and culture, and the opportunity to collaborate with TOKEN2049 and OP3N to showcase some of the earliest and most renowned pioneers in this sector, is really an honor. The exhibition puts the spotlight on this inevitable revolution in the arts, with a focus on a proven creative industry rather than Flavor of the Month.”
Additionally, attendees will be able to see OP3N’s latest NFT drop “A3”, developed by YOON and VERBAL, who are behind iconic Tokyo fashion brand AMBUSH®. The iconic phygital “A3” NFT is uniquely presented in a glass case on the exhibition floor.
“Arts, culture and technology intersect in exciting and entirely new ways, with many industry firsts happening around the world,” said Jaeson Ma, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Founder of OP3N, the world’s pre-eminent brand for contemporary NFT experiences. “From digital creators and traditional artists to fashion brands like AMBUSH, which have expanded their presence in the NFT space, we bring together an incredible pool of talent to celebrate and honor their work.”
Jason will also be speaking on a panel ‘The Future of IP & Communities in Web3’ on September 29 at 2:45 p.m. along with VERBAL, who will talk in more detail about “A3”.
The TOKEN2049 Singapore agenda will feature a series of discussions covering the latest developments in the Web3 ecosystem – from the global macro narrative for crypto, the rise of Web3 gaming, the emerging social and creator economy, the future of AI and generative art, present and future Web3 infrastructure and many more.
As part of Asia Crypto Week, TOKEN2049 attendees can expect to attend a whole host of side events, conferences, networking events, workshops and parties taking place throughout the week.
For more information and ongoing updates on TOKEN2049 Singapore, please visit: https://www.asia.token2049.com/.
About TOKEN2049
TOKEN2049 is a leading Web3 event organized annually in Singapore and London, bringing together decision-makers from the global crypto ecosystem to exchange ideas, network and shape the industry. TOKEN2049 is a global meeting place for entrepreneurs, institutions, industry insiders, investors and those with a strong interest in the crypto and blockchain industry.
About OP3N
Founded in 2021 as a subsidiary of EST Media Holdings, OP3N envisions a world where communities can come together to create, own and share their ideas. OP3N’s mission is to be a platform for ideas and communities to create meaningful experiences together. By consolidating the tools needed to mint, share and interact with NFTs and digital tokens in a vertical stack, OP3N leverages its cross-industry expertise across entertainment, gaming and technology to lay the foundations for a new era of community-driven , including entertainment and brings everyone together on a journey to the Web3. For more information, visit: https://op3n.world/
About WHALE
WHALE is the all-encompassing membership club for the digital native focused on immersing WHALE members in the renaissance of digital arts and culture. Powered by the club’s native social token, $WHALE, and club treasury, the WHALE Vault, WHALE delivers physical and metaversal content, information and experiences for a new generation of digital enthusiasts. Founded in 2020 by the alias WhaleShark, WHALE has over 25,000 members worldwide, all focused on longer-term discussion and immersion of Web 3 and the revolution of true scarcity, ownership and management of digital assets.
About AMBUSH®
AMBUSH® began as an experimental jewelry line – innovative pop art-inspired designs that capture a distinctive Tokyo aesthetic. With clothing created as a canvas to complete the story, AMBUSH® evolved into designing unisex collections. The brand debuted in Paris in 2015 when YOON & VERBAL were listed as two of Business of Fashion’s Top 500 people influencing the global fashion industry for five consecutive years, and on the HYPEBEAST 100 list for eight consecutive years from 2015. In 2017, AMBUSH® was selected as one of the top 8 finalists for the LVMH PRIZE. In 2018, AMBUSH® debuted at Amazon Fashion Week Tokyo. That same year, Kim Jones appointed YOON as jewelry designer for Dior Men. In 2022, AMBUSH® presented the brand’s first runway at Milan Fashion Week and launched its proprietary Metaverse SILVER FCTRY. His first POW!® NFT collection sold out in minutes, ranking among the top 10 projects on Opensea and the second most completed NFT from Japan at the time of its debut.
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Melissa Esguerra
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