SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TOKEN2049, Asia’s premier crypto conference, announced that it will showcase a first-of-its-kind, immersive NFT experience, titled OP3N WHALE NFT Exhibition, at its upcoming Singapore edition from September 28 to 29. The exhibition will present NFT assets with a market value of over 100 million dollars — the first time such a collection owned by a single entity has ever been exhibited to the public.
The exhibition was developed by OP3N, a Web3 IP and community launch pad, and WHALE, the versatile members’ club with a treasury that includes the world’s largest collection of rare, valuable NFTs spanning gaming, art and virtual real estate. .
Raphael Strauch, founder of TOKEN2049 said: “Today’s Web3 ecosystem reflects the exciting creativity and innovation brought by a myriad of industries through their growing interest in NFTs – and so much of this is happening in Asia. We have an exciting program of our participants – and this exhibition is just one part.”
Showcasing creatives, brands and curators from the region showcasing the global dynamism of East meets West, the exhibition will make its exclusive debut at Asia’s largest Web3 event and TOKEN2049’s largest ever conference in history. An estimated 7,000 visitors are expected to attend.
The exhibition includes artwork by renowned digital artist Package, famous for spearheading Sotheby’s first ever NFT sale; leading glitch artist XCOPY; Milanese artist duo Hackathon; and award-winning Asian-American photographer Michael Yamashita.
TOKEN2049 Singapore will also feature a rotating display of generative art masterpieces from New York City’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) permanent collection artist Brendan Dawes and Instagram photography sensation Ryosuke Kosuge. These works will be displayed at WHALE’s solo stand at the conference.
Acclaimed NFT collector and WHALE founder WhaleShark, said: “Non Fungible technology has ignited a global digital renaissance of art and culture, and the opportunity to partner with TOKEN2049 and OP3N to showcase some of the earliest and most recognized pioneers in this sector is truly an honour. The exhibition shines a spotlight on this inevitable art revolution, focusing on a time-tested creative industry rather than the flavor of the month.”
In addition, attendees will be able to see OP3N’s latest NFT drop “A3”, developed by YOON and VERBAL behind the iconic Tokyo-based fashion brand AMBUSH®. The iconic phygital “A3” NFT will be presented uniquely in a glass case on the show floor.
“Art, culture and technology are intersecting in exciting and brand new ways, with many industry firsts taking place around the world,” said Jaeson Ma, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Founder of OP3N, the world’s premier modern NFT experience brand. “From digital creators and traditional artists to fashion brands like AMBUSH that have expanded their presence in the NFT space, we’re bringing together an incredible pool of talent to celebrate and honor their work.”
Jaeson will also speak on a panel about “The Future of IP and Community in Web3” 29 September at 14.45 together with VERBAL who will talk more about “A3” in detail.
TOKEN2049 Singapore’s agenda will feature a series of discussions touching on the latest developments in the Web3 ecosystem – from the global crypto macro-narrative, the rise of Web3 gaming, the emerging social and creative economy, the future of AI and generative art, present and future Web3- infrastructure, and many more.
As part of Asia Crypto Week, TOKEN2049 attendees can expect to attend a full range of side events, conferences, networking events, workshops and parties taking place throughout the week.
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About TOKEN2049
TOKEN2049 is a premier Web3 event, held annually in Singapore and London, where decision makers in the global crypto ecosystem connect to exchange ideas, network and shape the industry. TOKEN2049 is a global meeting place for entrepreneurs, institutions, industry insiders, investors and those with a strong interest in the crypto and blockchain industry.
About OP3N
Founded in 2021 as a subsidiary of EST Media Holdings, OP3N envisions a world where communities can come together to create, own and bring their ideas to the world. OP3N’s mission is to be a launching pad for ideas and community to create meaningful experiences together. By consolidating the tools needed to create, share and engage with NFTs and digital tokens into one vertical stack, OP3N leverages its cross-industry expertise from the entertainment, gaming and technology ecosystems to lay the foundation for a new era of community-driven, inclusive entertainment while bringing everyone together on a journey into Web3. For more information, please visit:
About WHALE
WHALE is the all-purpose membership club for the native digital, focused on immersing WHALE members in the renaissance of digital arts and culture. Powered by the club’s original social token, $WHALE, and the club’s treasury, the WHALE Vault, WHALE delivers physical and metaversal content, information and experiences for a new generation of digital enthusiasts. Established in 2020 by the pseudonymous WhaleShark, WHALE has over 25,000 members worldwide, all focused on the long-term discussion and deepening of Web 3 and the revolution of true digital asset scarcity, ownership and management.
About AMBUSH®
AMBUSH® began as an experimental jewelry line—innovative pop art-inspired designs that capture a distinct Tokyo aesthetic. With clothing created as a canvas to complete the story, AMBUSH® evolved to design unisex collections. The brand debuted in Paris in 2015 with YOON & VERBAL being listed as two of Business of Fashion’s top 500 people who have influenced the global fashion industry for 5 consecutive years starting in 2015, and the HYPEBEAST 100 list for 8 consecutive years. In 2017, AMBUSH® was selected as one of the top 8 finalists for the LVMH AWARD. In 2018, AMBUSH® debuted at Amazon Fashion Week Tokyo. In the same year, Kim Jones appointed YOON as jewelery designer for Dior Men. In 2022, AMBUSH® presented the brand’s first runway at Milan Fashion Week and launched its proprietary metaverse SILVER FCTRY. The first POW!® NFT collection sold out in minutes, ranking it among the top 10 projects at Opensea, and the second highest selling NFT from Japan at the time of its debut.
