Hey art girl, how’s it going? Has it been a while since you stepped away from a blue screen? You and me both! All this working online is making us sleepy. If you simply couldn’t spend any more time keeping up to date with art news, don’t worry. We’ve got you covered with everything you missed!
ART
NFT Gallery To Open In New York
NFTs have well and truly gone mainstream, and now you’re even able to visit an actual gallery devoted to them in New York! Superchief Gallery’s new NYC space is billing itself as the first gallery dedicated solely to NFTs, all exhibited on high resolution screens. It’s inaugural show, Season One Starter Pack, runs until May 25.
Christie’s Once Gave Out Free NFTs
Apparently, Christie’s gave out NFTs for free – via SuperRare – at its first annual Art+Tech Summit in 2018. The NFTs comprise digital artworks by Robbie Barrat which were literally put into gift bags. Now they are reselling for as much as $100,000, though most were not claimed. If they are not found, then many of the artworks will be available to own, but not to view, so there is a mad search for those golden NFTs!
FASHION
Junya Watanabe Collabs With Versace
Two mega designers – Junya Watanabe and Versace – have come together for a collaboration that includes shawls, skirts and denim. The pieces are set to be sold at Dover Street Market and COMME des GARCONS stores later this year. We can’t wait!
Uniqlo Names Doraemon Global Sustainability Ambassador
Now here’s something you weren’t expecting. Uniqlo has named a cartoon character – Doraemon – as it’s global sustainability ambassador. The robotic cat has been given a green makeover to help the brand present its sustainable initiatives in what it describes as “fun and understandable ways.” #besustainablebutmakeitcute
MARKET
Banksy Breaks Records While Raising Money For Healthcare Workers
Game Changer, an artwork by Banksy depicting a child playing with a nurse in a superhero cape, just sold at Christie’s for $23.1 million, a record for the artist. Proceeds from the sale will go to hospitals, charities and health organisations across the UK.
TIME Magazine Auctions Covers As NFTs
Anyone who’s anyone is cashing in on NFTs and now TIME Magazine is dipping its toe in the crypto art world too. The magazine has just auctioned 3 NFTs inspired by three of its past covers via the SuperRare platform. Perhaps we’ll be reading all our future magazines as NFTs…?!
Text Lizzy Vartanian
