CryptoPunks

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*

An exciting announcement has been made regarding the selection of Punk artists for an upcoming exhibition. This follows a previous announcement about the same event, indicating ongoing developments in the Punk art community. Key points: - Selected artists will be featured in a significant exhibition - A full list of chosen artists is available via a provided link - This event builds on earlier news about the exhibition The announcement also references a past collaboration called "Super Punk World" with artist Nina Chanel, showcased at Jack Shainman Gallery. This exhibition represents a notable opportunity for Punk artists to gain exposure and recognition in the art world.

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.

Artist Nina Chanel has combined paper collage and print shop techniques in her latest project as Punk in Residence. She has crafted modular interpretations of CryptoPunks traits, conversing with the visual language of her traditional art practice. The project showcases her creative process in exploring the iconic CryptoPunks collection.

On April 6th, 2024, it marked one year since the iconic CryptoPunk #110 was acquired by the Centre Pompidou in Paris for its permanent collection. CryptoPunks are unique collectible characters stored on the Ethereum blockchain, representing some of the earliest examples of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in the digital art world.

The organizers of the NFT NYC Welcome Mixer have announced that the event's original location at Hudson Yards has been changed. The new venue will be communicated through the Punks Telegram and Discord channels. The event is associated with the Unique Collectible Characters stored on the Ethereum blockchain.