OpenSea

**Moonbirds and REKT Drinks are launching a collaborative NFT collection called "Bubbly" on OpenSea.** **Key Details:** - **Mint Date:** Wednesday, March 18th at 12 PM ET - **Platform:** Exclusively on OpenSea - **Partnership:** Moonbirds NFT project collaborating with REKT Drinks The collection follows a teaser announcement from March 12th showing "the birb is in the can," suggesting a beverage-themed NFT drop. This marks another brand collaboration for the Moonbirds ecosystem, combining digital collectibles with beverage culture. Collectors interested in the Bubbly collection should prepare for the Wednesday midday mint on OpenSea.

Artist **Sougwen Chung** is showcasing *RECURSIONS* at Art Basel Hong Kong, a solo exhibition featuring ten years of collaborative drawing work between human and robot. **Key Details:** - Solo booth presented by Fellowship in partnership with OpenSea - Preview days: March 26-27 - Public viewing: March 28-29 - Location: Art Basel Hong Kong Chung has been a pioneer in AI and robotic art collaboration, previously exhibiting similar work in London in 2023. This exhibition represents a significant milestone in exploring the intersection of human creativity and machine learning through visual art. [View announcement](https://x.com/sougwen/status/2031738390496838036?s=20)

Artist **Seneca** is presenting *AFTER JADE* at **Art Basel Hong Kong** through Asprey Studio. The exhibition features: - Cast glass sculptures - 1/1 digital paintings - Reinterpretations of traditional Chinese ritual objects through the lens of maternal lineage This follows Art Basel's Zero 10 digital art initiative, which expanded to Hong Kong after its Miami debut. The 12,000+ sq ft Hong Kong space showcases work from multiple digital artists including Seneca, DeeKay, Jack Butcher, and Robert Alice. [View announcement](https://x.com/allseeingseneca/status/2031414837000155334?s=20)

**Pudgy Penguins has released Pudgy World**, a free-to-play browser-based game now available to the public. **Key Features:** - Explore 12 unique towns across The Berg - Play various mini-games throughout the world - Follow a storyline helping Pengu find Polly - No download required - runs directly in browser The game represents Pudgy Penguins' expansion beyond NFTs into interactive gaming experiences. Players can access [Pudgy World](http://PudgyWorld.com) immediately without installation barriers.

The 2026 Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report reveals a significant shift in collecting behavior among high-net-worth individuals. **Key findings:** - 51% of surveyed high-net-worth collectors purchased digital art in 2025 - Digital, film, and video art now represents 3% of global art sales, tripling from 1% in 2024 - The category has moved from niche to mainstream in the contemporary art market This data confirms digital art's growing legitimacy in traditional art circles, with major auction houses like Christie's and Sotheby's now treating digital works with the same curatorial standards as painting and sculpture. [View the report](https://x.com/ArtBasel/status/2031989152456044812?s=20)

Good Vibes Club reached its one-year milestone as Project Eruption continues building out its community rewards infrastructure. **Key developments:** - The project connects its NFT collection, digital badges, and $VIBESTR token into a unified ecosystem - Founded by brothers Chris and Tyguyot in April 2025, bringing animation studio expertise to NFTs - Background includes production work for Facebook, Google, American Express, and Lyft - $VIBESTR token launched separately by Token Works as a collection flywheel - NFT listings now available on OpenSea The project positions itself around production-grade animation and character design rather than surface-level branding, aiming for cultural longevity in the web3 space.

**A Pivotal Moment in Art History** March 11, 2021 marked a turning point that fundamentally changed the art world. The ripple effects of this date continue to shape how we create, view, and value art today. **What's Happening Now** - Jupiter Gallery in NYC is hosting "Painting after painting (after painting), Art in the Age of Robotic Reproduction" - Opening reception: March 13th, 6-9pm at 55 Delancey St - Featured work: "A good eye is not enough" (2025, oil on canvas, 30 x 40 in) The exhibition title references Walter Benjamin's seminal essay while questioning how technology and automation impact artistic creation and authenticity in our current era. *Visit the gallery to explore how contemporary artists are responding to these shifts in the creative landscape.*

OpenSea has published an interview with Colin and David, the founders behind Pieverse. The conversation explores their project and vision in the NFT space. **Key Points:** - Interview available on [OpenSea's blog](https://opensea.io/blog/articles/in-conversation-with-colin-and-david-of-pieverse) - Features insights from both Pieverse co-founders - Part of OpenSea's ongoing creator interview series This follows OpenSea's recent interview with digital artist Coldie in February, continuing their focus on highlighting builders in the NFT ecosystem.

**GBOY token by @neukoai is now live for trading on Solana through OpenSea.** The launch follows the project's tagline: *create. connect. collect.* - Available on the Solana blockchain - Trading accessible via OpenSea marketplace - Created by @neukoai team This represents another NFT project expanding into tokenization, following a trend of collections launching associated tokens for their communities. **Key details:** - Platform: Solana - Marketplace: OpenSea - Token: $GBOY

**Jack Butcher's 'Self Checkout'** drew crowds at Art Basel with an interactive installation where visitors printed their own receipts. The piece explores how **ownership can unlock new creative possibilities** for both artists and collectors in the digital age. - Interactive format allowed direct audience participation - Focuses on ownership as creative catalyst - Bridges traditional art world with digital concepts The installation critiques algorithmic control while merging machine perception with blockchain-based memories, creating a unique commentary on modern art consumption.