SNEAK PEEK
- Yuga Labs collaborates with artist Nina Chanel for a new digital art collection.
- Exclusive airdrops will be available to Super Cool World holders.
- The CryptoPunks collection will be preserved on the blockchain.
Yuga Labs, the team behind the popular Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) collection, has announced a collaboration with renowned New York-based artist Nina Chanel. In a recent post, Yuga Labs co-founder Greg Solano outlined plans to distribute Chanel’s latest collection to supporters within the digital art space. The airdrops will be randomized, targeting Super Cool World holders, highlighting Yuga Labs’ commitment to bridging the gap between traditional art and the burgeoning Web3 ecosystem.
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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…
— Garga.eth (Greg Solano) 🍌 (@CryptoGarga) May 20, 2024
Solano emphasized the unique qualities of Chanel’s work, specifically her large-scale graphic pieces featuring bold and vibrant color palettes. Her inclusion in the collections of prestigious institutions like MoMA and The Whitney impressed the Yuga Labs team, who are excited to have Chanel join as an artist-in-residence. This collaboration aims to enrich the digital art world with Chanel’s distinctive style and vision.
Additionally, Solano provided an update on the CryptoPunks collection, acquired by Yuga Labs earlier this year. The firm aims to preserve the legacy of CryptoPunks, viewing them as the “early cave paintings” of the digital art movement. This vision involves collaborating with museums and institutions to acquire and educate audiences about these digital art pieces.
Yuga Labs is removing the famous CryptoPunks collection from circulation. However, they will remain decentralized and preserved on the blockchain as historical art pieces that influenced the creation of the Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC) digital art collections. This step signifies Yuga Labs’ dedication to maintaining the integrity and historical significance of early digital art while promoting new and innovative works in the space.
The airdrop plans involve making Chanel’s work available exclusively to Super Cool World holders. The initial distribution will be through randomized airdrops, ensuring that dedicated supporters of her work receive these unique pieces. This initiative reflects Yuga Labs’ vision of seamlessly integrating traditional art into the Web3 ecosystem, offering a new platform for artists like Chanel to reach a broader audience.
Yuga Labs acquired the CryptoPunks collection with the intent to preserve its legacy as foundational digital art. By collaborating with museums and institutions, Yuga Labs aims to secure the place of CryptoPunks in art history. The collection will remain on the blockchain, decentralized and accessible, but will no longer be in active circulation. This move underscores the importance of early digital art in shaping contemporary digital collections like BAYC.
Yuga Labs continues to innovate and expand the digital art space through strategic collaborations and preservation efforts. By partnering with Nina Chanel and preserving the CryptoPunks collection, Yuga Labs reinforces its role as a pioneer in the intersection of traditional art and the digital world.
