Curio Cards Featured at Lighthouse NFT Smart Gallery in Puerto Rico
Curio Cards Featured at Lighthouse NFT Smart Gallery in Puerto Rico
🖼️ Curio hits Puerto Rico
Historic Curio Cards are being displayed at The Lighthouse NFT Smart Gallery in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. The exhibition was curated by Curio artist @maximusmaximus.
Exhibition Details:
- Location: The Lighthouse NFT Smart Gallery, Old San Juan
- Featured: Curio Cards collection
- Curator: @maximusmaximus (Curio artist)
This marks a significant physical showcase for one of Ethereum's earliest NFT art projects, bringing digital collectibles into a traditional gallery setting in Puerto Rico's historic district.
Curio Cards on display at The Lighthouse NFT Smart Gallery, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, 2021 Curated by Curio artist @maximusmaximus
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