CryptoPunks Community Hosts PUNKS BRUNCH at Art Basel

A community-organized CryptoPunks brunch is scheduled for June 27, 2025, in New York City from 11 AM to 2 PM. The event follows a successful gathering in Lisbon earlier this month. - **Organizer**: @MeebitCompany - **Key Sponsors**: OpenSea and Gondi - **Time**: 11 AM - 2 PM - **Location**: To be announced This continues the series of community-driven events bringing Punk holders together for networking and collaboration.

The Toledo Museum will feature 12 iconic CryptoPunks in their upcoming exhibition *Infinite Images: The Art of Algorithms* opening July 12, 2025. This landmark survey examines how artists have used systems and code throughout history to shape visual culture. Notable pieces include: - Punk #635 (Alien with Bandana) - Punk #6649 (Zombie with Crazy Hair) - Punk #9833 (from museum's permanent collection) The exhibition connects traditional geometric patterns to blockchain art, highlighting CryptoPunks as a continuation of algorithmic artistic expression. Learn more about the exhibition at [Toledo Museum](ToledoMuseum.com)

The ZKM | Center for Art and Media has made a groundbreaking move by displaying four CryptoPunks (#1286, #2554, #2838, & #5449) in their permanent collection exhibition *The Story That Never Ends*. These digital artifacts now share wall space with renowned media artists like Nam June Paik, Bill Viola, and Jeffrey Shaw in a landmark show chronicling over 70 years of media art evolution. - First major institution to acquire CryptoPunks - Exhibition demonstrates digital art's journey from code to museum walls - Show represents significant milestone for NFT recognition in traditional art spaces Learn more at [ZKM Exhibition Page](https://zkm.de/en/2025/04/the-story-that-never-ends)

Artist Simon Denny presents a unique take on CryptoPunks in the new book *Free to Claim*, featuring all Punks printed on perforated blotter paper and arranged by sales price. The art project pays homage to the rebellious spirit of CryptoPunks and their role in shaping digital culture. The book launch event is being celebrated at Miami Art Basel in collaboration with Phaidon Press and Lanvin. - Book available at phaidon.com/cryptopunks - RSVP required through tokenproof.xyz - Exclusive event for Punk holders and invited guests

**CryptoPunks** is releasing a new book titled *Free to Claim* in collaboration with Phaidon Press. The launch event will be celebrated at Art Basel Miami with: - Special Punks Brunch hosted by Lanvin on Dec 5th (1-4 PM) - Notable guests including Matt Hall, Beeple, and representatives from 6529Museum - DJ set by Poolside - Exclusive RSVP-only event at Lanvin's Miami Design District Store The book explores CryptoPunks' role in sparking a digital revolution and their impact on art, value, and ownership in the digital era. *Pre-orders available at phaidon.com/cryptopunks*