Upcoming Drops: Jan. 2—Jan. 7
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.
Panorama
Who: Tommy Wilson, artist, and professional baseball player
What: Collection of 299 abstract designs
When: Jan. 2
Where: Manifold
Why: “Panorama,” by Tom Wilson, combines solid architectural structures with the freedom of abstract designs. The collection features sleek, glass-like buildings that are more than just generative art; they are stories about city life, captured in digital form. This project is a reflection of Tom’s journey in digital art, bringing together his years of experience and his vision for what digital art can be
Crypto Undeads
Who: Dollar and Crypto Undeads team
What: 10,000 unique, undead collectibles on the Solana blockchain.
When: TBA on Twitter; bio says “soon”
Where: TBA
Why: While this project’s goal is to keep noise to a minimum, it has become one of the most hyped upcoming Solana mints in the space. The founder, Dollar, says his goal is to create a project that is “loved for decades to come.” A main goal for the project is to bridge the Ethereum and Solana communities together.
Imaginarium
Who: Eka Lestienne aka Ekavibes
What: 33 editions
When: Jan. 3
Where: Foundation
Why: Imaginarium is an imagined world by Eka where every creation is an invitation to dream, to explore, and to embrace the infinite possibilities of our shared world.
Immaterial
Who: Artblocks and Bjørn Staal, aka Nonfigurativ
What: Edition of 280 works
When: Jan. 3, exponential Dutch auction with settlement at 10 a.m.
Where: Art Blocks
Why: Immaterial is a long form generative series exploring synthetic biology and botany through a combination of algorithms inspired by natural systems, such as recursion, growth, fluidity and fractal-noise. Originally influenced by the underlying structure of fungi gills, the series explores a wide range of formations and life forms, referencing possible futures where digital and organic systems merge.
Ancestral Joy
Who: Jenmarie.eth
What: 5 editions for 0.05 ETH
When: Jan. 5
Where: Foundation
Why: The artwork pays tribute to trailblazers like Florence Cole Talbert and Sissieretta Jones, whose early sound recordings laid the foundation for subsequent generations of Black women