Upcoming drops: September 26 – October 2
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 put together a weekly list of upcoming NFT drops you definitely don’t want to miss. Here’s what to look for this week.
Seven virtues
WHO: Zhuk
What: One piece of ten editions, seven pieces with open edition
When: 26 September at 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: Nice gateway
Why: Best known for his figurative works that breathe modern life into classic themes and concepts, Zhuk is at it again with his upcoming Seven Virtues collection. Modeled after the seven named virtues found in the ethics of ancient Greek philosophy, Zhuk has given these abstract concepts shape and form via hand and brush.
Great pain
WHO: Arya Mularuma (The Gogoper)
What: Collection mechanics TBA
When: 28 September at 8 p.m. ET
Where: MakersPlace
Why: Also known in the NFT space as the Gogopore, Mularama’s work is heavily inspired by 90s pop culture, video games and film. Despite these relatively light sources of inspiration, Mularama’s work often carries a certain weight. Amidst the levity of the characters and worlds he creates for his art, there are allusions to mental illness. His latest collection, Great Pain, is no different. Set to launch IRL at Crypto Art Week Asia in Singapore later this week, one lucky collector will have the chance to walk home with a physical print from this collection when they win the auction for its NFT counterpart.
Fear and joy
WHO: Steve Lawler (Mojokoworld)
What: Collection mechanics TBA
When: 28 September at 8 p.m. ET
Where: MakersPlace
Why: Steve Lawler, like most artists, has drawn much inspiration from his lived experiences for his art. Born in Iran, and later living parts of his life in the UK, Hong Kong and now Singapore, Lawler enjoys a unique cultural perspective which he takes full advantage of to create the expansive landscapes and collages that dominate his portfolio. Fear & Delight is one such landscape, and is framed as a place “where spirits from the past and the future collide in frenzy and seek retribution for their misdeeds.” This collection is also set to launch IRL at Crypto Art Week Asia later this week, right around the same time as Mularama’s Great Pain.
Occult PLACES
WHO: Patric Ortmann (MOTIONSICKNΞSS)
What: Four unique occult locations
When: 29 September at 6:30 p.m. ET
Where: MakersPlace
Why: After a decade-long career doing graphics and graphics for clients such as Audi and The Weeknd, German artist Patric Ortmann – also known as MotionSickness – has recently embarked on an independent path as an artist. His latest work, Occult PLACES (stylized as “O∞ULT PLACES” on MakersPlace), shows Ortmann at his best, particularly highlighting his masterful use of space.
