SuperRare Announces Two-Month NFT Show Takeover at NYC Seaport
With summer fast approaching, the 1/1 exhibition season is almost upon us. And as the first in a growing list of events celebrating the ever-evolving NFT space for art, SuperRare has announced an exciting two-month exhibition takeover at 0x.17 Gallery in New York City’s Seaport.
Opens its doors on June 1, SuperRare by the harbor aims to unite digital artists, collectors and enthusiasts in a captivating space that offers an immersive environment to experience the exceptional artists that populate the preeminent curated marketplace. Here’s what you should know.
SuperRare by the harbor
During the gallery’s two-month pop-up, the SuperRare curatorial team has organized four unique exhibitions, each presenting a diverse array of thematic showcases centered around Web3. John CrainCEO of SuperRare, emphasized the importance of the platform’s community of artists and collectors, describing them as the heart and soul of the platform and the inspiration for exhibitions like this latest one.
“Last year during our pop-up gallery, we saw the importance of experiencing digital art in person through the lasting connections made by artists and collectors,” Crain said in a press release. “We look forward to showcasing the work of our incredible artists in NYC again with two months of programming for our partnership with the Seaport.”
In early June, SuperRare will begin its curated program of showcases by presenting the works of more than 20 SuperRare artists. The opening exhibition at 0x.17, titled Artifacts, curated by Mika Bar-On Nesherwill be a solo exhibition by the NFT room’s AI collaboration postchild Claire Silver.
This specific exhibition will showcase seven pieces that explore different philosophies and raise thought-provoking questions about our future with AI that we are collectively entering. These works will encompass a wide range of media, including video, generative art, still images, poetry, music, 3D creations and an avatar with an AI voice. After Artifacts, SuperRare will present a series of group shows with works by prominent creators such as Brooke DiDonato, Summer Wagner, Emily Xieand many more.
Julie Allen, Senior Vice President of Digital and Creative at The Howard Hughes Corporation – which owns and manages a wide variety of properties, including the Seaport – expressed her excitement about SuperRare’s two-month takeover. In a press release, she said she is thrilled to welcome the exhibition, as it “creates an immersive experience for visitors to interact with digital art, while offering a hub for artists and NFT enthusiasts to gather and connect.”
Overall, SuperRare at the Seaport feels in line with Web3’s sensibilities and aims to cultivate a unique and captivating hub where the world of digital art can be experienced in person.
Editor’s note: This article was written by an nft employee in collaboration with OpenAI’s GPT-4.
