Nina Chanel Abney’s “Super Punk World” Collection to Be Auctioned on May 29th
The highly anticipated auction for Nina Chanel Abney’s “Super Punk World” collection kicks off next Wednesday, May 29th, at 11:00 AM ET.
This 500-piece collection features Abney’s signature style reimagined within the CryptoPunks universe.
The 3D sculptures challenge our perspectives on race, gender, and the merging of virtual and physical worlds.
Super Punk World is a 500-piece collection that is as playful as it is profound. For our Punk in Residence collaboration - @ninachanel has created hybridized 3D sculptures that blur the lines of race & gender and reflect upon virtual versus real world identities. Read more and… pic.twitter.com/rWMraMW7Km
— CryptoPunks (@cryptopunksnfts) May 20, 2024
This public Dutch auction offers an opportunity for all collectors to acquire a piece of Abney’s groundbreaking work. Winners will receive both a 2D image and a 3D model for future digital use.
While the “Super Punk World” project marks the inaugural run of the CryptoPunks’ Punk-in-Residence program, it has also garnered criticism within the community.
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— Garga.eth (Greg Solano) 🍌 (@CryptoGarga) May 20, 2024
wanted to share an update on punks: when we acquired the collection a couple years ago, we did so with the intention of preserving the legacy of the collection.
we see punks as the early cave paintings of this new medium, and we were heavily influenced by them when creating…
In a separate announcement, Yuga Labs, the current owner of CryptoPunks, has revealed their plans for the collection’s future.
They aim to preserve CryptoPunks’ legacy, focusing on museum acquisitions and educational initiatives.
Interestingly, Yuga Labs will no longer be directly involved with the development of CryptoPunks itself, allowing the collection to remain decentralized.
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