Punk in Residence: Nina Chanel Abney's 'Super Punk World' Collection
Punk in Residence: Nina Chanel Abney's 'Super Punk World' Collection
🔥 Mind-Bending Punk Avatars...
Nina Chanel Abney, the inaugural Punk in Residence, has created a 500-piece digital avatar collection called 'Super Punk World' in collaboration with CryptoPunks and Super Cool World. The collection features 3D sculptures that blend CryptoPunks traits with Abney's artistic style, exploring themes of identity and the virtual world. The dutch auction for the collection will take place on May 29th, with collectors receiving both a 2D image and a 3D model. The collection will be exhibited alongside Abney's new body of work 'LIE DOGGO' at The School | Jack Shainman Gallery in Kinderhook, NY from May 18th to October 5th.
Introducing “Super Punk World” — a 500-piece digital avatar collection hand-curated by our first Punk in Residence, @ninachanel. Inspired by iconic CryptoPunks traits in conversation with Super Cool World attributes, the collection utilizes the 3D medium to reimagine the viewing
Inaugural Punk in Residence @ninachanel invited us to @paceprints studio to show us what she has been creating for the upcoming collection The collection will be on view at Abney’s new exhibition LIE DOGGO opening May 18 at The School | @JackShainman Gallery in Kinderhook, NY.
Introducing LIE DOGGO, a new exhibition of @ninachanel’s recent body of work, including an interactive digital art installation from the Punk in Residence program. LIE DOGGO spans her creative practice, uniting a new series of paintings, collages, and site-specific murals. 🧵
Unveiling our first Punk in Residence collection, "Super Punk World," in collaboration with @ninachanel at the monumental exhibition of her newest body of work on display at @jackshainman Gallery.
Super Punk World is a 500-piece collection that is as playful as it is profound. For our Punk in Residence collaboration - @ninachanel has created hybridized 3D sculptures that blur the lines of race & gender and reflect upon virtual versus real world identities. Read more and
CryptoPunks Community Brunch Announced for NYC
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.
CryptoPunks Exhibition at Toledo Museum Explores Algorithmic Art Legacy
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)
CryptoPunks Make History at ZKM Museum
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)
CryptoPunks Book Launch: Free to Claim Debuts at Art Basel
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 Book Launch at Art Basel Miami Announced
**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*