Upcoming Drops: Jan. 22 – Jan. 28
Let’s face it: The NFT space moves really fast. Considering how quickly things can change in the metaverse, a week in NFTs might as well be a month IRL.
Don’t get us wrong — the merrier, the more people onboarded into the space. But because of the constant influx of great art and ideas, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with all the news, launches, and general happenings.
Well, you can put the days of endless Twitter and Discord scrolling behind you as we pull together a weekly list of upcoming NFT drops you don’t want to miss. Here’s what to look out for this week.
Emi Kusano on SuperRare
Who: Emi Kusano creates lush, captivating works with AI and has partnered with top global brands.
What: “Synthetic Reflection #5,” first seen at Gateway Miami, is available for auction with a 2 ETH reserve
When: Jan. 22 auction kickoff
Where: SuperRare
Why: Kusano has been a rising star in the AI art scene after achieving a breakthrough at Bright Moments Tokyo and announcing a collaboration with Claire Silver. The rigorous attention to detail in Kusano’s work does not detract from the powerful effect of the whole. The piece is both unsettling and hopeful—a novel subversion of a typical domestic scene.
ANTIMATTER by Rocketgirl
Who: Accomplished multimedia and AI artist Rocketgirl is all over the space. She’s also a Claire Silver AI contest winner and a 6529 meme card creator.
What: New work in Rocketgirl’s “ANTIMATTER” series is available now—two 10/10 limited editions for 0.3 SOL and two 1/1 pieces for auction with a 3 SOL reserve.
When: Jan. 22
Where: exchange.art
Why: An excellent opportunity to collect the work of an innovative artist working across chains—and building our artist community.
LetsGlitchIt x Avant Arte
Who: Celebrated glitch and AI artist Dawnia Darkstone, known as letsglitchit, has teamed up with high-quality print company Avant Arte to release her debut physical.
What: “Digital Chemicals,” available for $2,222, also comes with an NFT of the work. The 20-count edition is only available via a drawing process at Avant Arte. You can buy it with fiat or crypto.
When: The drawing closes on Jan. 23, so get your order in soon!
Where: The Avant Arte website lets you enter the drawing. Framing options are also available to set.
Why: letsglitchit used a multidisciplinary process including layering chemicals onto magazines and training an AI on the results. The finished work is bold and glows in the dark! Those who sign up for the raffle also get waitlist priority for her hotly anticipated upcoming glitch camera drop.
Alimo x Transient Labs—Japanuary
Who: These graceful landscapes by Alimo drop on Nifty Gateway in partnership with Transient Labs, pioneers in using blockchain for physical provenance.
What: Six unique open editions, $75, running for 24 hours. Collect multiples to qualify for airdrops.
When: Jan. 24
Where: Nifty Gateway
Why: The sweet ethos of the project’s founder combines with the elegant artwork to create a charming whole. Buyers are also eligible to win a physical piece from Alimo, equipped with Transient Labs’ pioneering tech.
Quantum Cats
Who: The Taproot Wizards team’s contest to be allowlisted for the Quantum Cats mint has taken over Crypto Twitter!
What: 3,333 cats on Bitcoin Ordinals, with evolving art and metadata— 0.1 BTC each.
When: Competition for allowlist spots ends on Jan. 23, with minting on Jan. 24.
Where: quantumcats.xyz. You’ll need to join the Quantum Cats discord to participate in the contest! Here’s our full guide on competing for an allowlist spot or even a free Cat airdrop.
Why: This highly anticipated drop combines intriguing art by 0xFAR and the powerful cachet of the Taproot Wizards team.
RUBBER by CryptoPopPunk
Who: An accomplished and technical artist with a penchant for the surreal, CryptoPopPunk crosses genres with his popular work.
What: 1000 generative pieces exploring journey and movement, available in a blind auction for 0.25 SOL each.
When: Jan. 24
Where: Magic Eden Launchpad
Why: This collection showcases technical mastery and evokes that feeling of speed. It’s also stunning!
Art Blocks Curated: Växt by Tengil Art
Who: Tengil creates algorithm-powered works with remarkable hues, textures, and shapes that evoke fine paper or delicate fabric.
What: “Växt” offers 300 works in an exponential Dutch auction.
When: Jan. 24
Where: Art Blocks Curated
Why: These pieces are simply beautiful and reward viewing from multiple angles. Giclee prints are also available.