Upcoming drops: 1.-7. May
Let’s face it: the NFT space is moving very quickly. Considering how quickly things can change in the metaverse, a week in NFT might as well be a month IRL.
Don’t get us wrong – the more people on board the space, the better. But with the constant influx of great art and ideas, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with all the news, launches, and general happenings.
Well, you can put the days of endless Twitter and Discord scrolling behind you as we compile a weekly list of upcoming NFT drops you definitely don’t want to miss. Here’s what to look for this week.
The world is quiet here
WHO: Holacanola
What: Open editions
When: 1 May at 9 a.m. ET
Where: Nice gateway
Why: For her first ever release on Nifty Gateway, Indonesian artist Holakanola aims to open a doorway to her imagination with three animated open editions. As the self-proclaimed “Mother of Fairytales” in the NFT space, these new pieces from the multidisciplinary artist reflect the bright, whimsical style she’s honed over the years.
The LimeWire token
WHO: LimeWire
What: Token sale
When: 2 May at 8 a.m. ET
Where: LMWR.com
Why: Iconic free peer-to-peer file sharing client LimeWire has returned from the dead in 2023 as a Web3 company. Billed as a platform for content creators, artists and brands to create membership-based communities, the redesigned company will launch a 1 billion ERC-20 utility token sale as the lifeblood of the new ecosystem.
Auras
WHO: Jeremy Cowart
What: Live performance/coinage
When: 2 May at 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: Cowart.io/Auras
Why: On May 2, Jeremy Cowart—a painter, illustrator, and photographer known for working with celebrities like Barak Obama, Taylor Swift, the Kardashians, and more—will take the stage at Vū Nashville for less than half an hour to reveal his public. creative process for the first time. Using himself as the canvas for a project, the multifaceted creator will don a white mask and project hundreds of images onto himself from several different angles to create 10,000 NFTs in 20 minutes.
Visionary
WHO: Dain Yoon and Super Normal
What: Generative art NFTs
When: 3 May at 4:00 PM ET (Public Sale)
Where: Open sea
Why: Classically trained Korean artist Dain Yoon – known for her stunning illusion paintings that use her skin as a canvas – is set to enter the NFT space via a collaboration with Web3 IP brand Super Normal. With Visionary, Yoon has used generative AI technology and a set of over 200 hand-drawn features to express her unique style and innovative approach to an eclectic art collection.
Flowers, flowers, flowers
WHO: Philip Colbert and Sound galleries
What: Open edition
When: 4 May at 12:30 PM ET
Where: Open sea
Why: Presented by Audio Galleries, Flowers, Flowers, Flowers from Philip Colbert is a celebration of the profound universal symbol of the flower. Paying tribute to Andy Warhol, Colbert aims to bring the late artist’s flower-inspired images into the 21st century with this series of highly stylized generative flowers.
Adidas Golden Ticket
WHO: Adidas Originals
What: NFT raffle
When: May 5 @ Time TBA via Indigo Herz Twitter
Where: Adidas confirmed
Why: Adidas combines the power of the blockchain with the allure of the sneaker drop in a new raffle hosted via the Adidas Confirmed app. From April 27th to May 3rd, fans can use the Confirmed app to enter a raffle to win a Golden Ticket NFT. This can be used to secure a guaranteed spot in any “hype draw” drop over the next year. The winner will be chosen on 5 May.
