Last week, adidas announced the launch of RESIDENCY, a new digital art initiative that provides a platform for emerging artists in the Web3 space. The program launches globally on September 7 during Korea Blockchain Week and the Korea Gateway event in Seoul, showcasing Adidas’ first-ever limited-edition and open-edition NFT sales.adidas // Studio is proud to present its first two artist initiatives: Mysterious Monkey motorcycle There is also the famous Adra Kandil, popularly known as Dear Nostalgia. New works by both artists are currently on display at Korea Portal and will be available for casting from September 6th to 11th. The limited edition offers 100 pieces per artist and comes with a special hoodie designed exclusively for event attendees. This package is priced at 0.15 ETH. The open version is priced at 0.03 ETH. Both will be available for purchase starting September 6th at 9pm KST (2pm CET).
Adela Kandile aka Dear Nostalgia
Lebanese artist Adra Kandil blends contemporary truth and collective nostalgia through her unique blend of photography, collage, typography and digital montage. Learn more about her journey into the world of Web3 in our latest Next Up feature. The digital art collection “sole/souls/seoul” she created is part of the RESIDENCY limited edition open edition. A visual narrative that delves into the nature of youth, memory, and the drive to innovate. Enter an immersive experience that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy. “Be alive, feel alive, forever.” The piece is currently being cast on Manifold.
“Sole/Soul/Seoul.”
Monkey
MONKEEMOTO is a digital visionary specializing in digital art, Web3 game development and concept design. MonkeeMoto was also featured in last week’s Next Up feature, where we got an in-depth look at his artistic journey. His latest creation “MOTO – CREATIVES” is the second addition to the RESIDENCY Open Edition and can also be cast on the Manifold.
“MOTO – CREATIVES” “Sakura Dreamland:” This artwork was inspired by capturing “the essence of Japan’s iconic and beautiful cherry blossom season and transforming it into a vivid tapestry of imagination.” The limited edition offer will be available for $100 The sale ends after NFTs are sold out or on September 8th at 8:00 pm (KST) (1:00 pm CET). Open Edition sales will end on September 11 at 7:00 AM KST (12:00 AM CET). Attendees of Korea Blockchain Week, an adidas event, will also receive a specific adidas hoodie featuring /// Studio’s unique sideways trefoil pattern as well as a limited-edition NFT. The mint is valid until September 11 at 12 noon (CET).
