ARTIFACTs by SCMP

To mark the 25th anniversary of the handover, @ARTIFACTsbySCMP will reveal its latest NFT collection- HK25 Moments. This collection comprises 100 photos from @SCMPnews that captures the most iconic moments in Hong Kong in the last 25 years. Visit link in bio for more details!

Iconic Banksy Mural 'Ghetto 4 Life' Saved from Demolition in the Bronx. The last remaining artwork from Banksy's NYC residency will be preserved, but its final location is undecided. The piece sparked controversy in 2013 and now holds historical significance. #Banksy #StreetArt

Paris Musée d’Orsay partners with Tezos to introduce blockchain-based digital souvenirs for exhibitions, starting with Van Gogh's final months. This innovative collaboration bridges traditional art with Web3, offering augmented reality representations and digital artworks.

Rare letter by George Washington, written during the Revolutionary War, surfaces for sale. Dated October 18, 1777, it celebrates the victory at Saratoga and invokes 'Providence' and 'Heaven.' Valued at $275,000. A remarkable glimpse into Washington's emotions during the war.🖋️ 📜

Art Blocks founder Erick Calderon teams up with Prohibition for 'Heart + Craft,' an NFT drop that lets collectors assemble their own physical heart art. Each NFT comes with instructions for 3D-printing and painting the blocks. ❤️ 💚

Mind-reading AI can reproduce music by scanning brain activity. Pink Floyd's 'Another Brick in the Wall' recreated in groundbreaking study. Potential for restoring speech in paralyzed patients. #AI 🧠 🎵

Banksy's 'Valentine's Day Mascara' mural, depicting domestic violence, is being sold at $153 per share through fractional ownership. Proceeds will support UK domestic violence charity Refuge. #Banksy

Uncover the untold story of the Beatles' rise to fame with Paul McCartney's personal photographs at the National Portrait Gallery. Delve into the innocence, behind-the-scenes moments, and flood of memories that shaped their iconic journey.

Experience the tranquil 'Fluid Garden' art installation by Yoshirotten at LANDMARK, Hong Kong. Immerse yourself in a serene realm of digital art and contemplation. Stay tuned for our interview with Yoshirotten next week! ⛲

Unearthed after nearly 20 years, a collection of hurricane-damaged vintage Ferrari race cars is set to hit the auction block at RM Sotheby's. Despite their neglected state, these untouched treasures could fetch a staggering $20 million. #Ferrari

Coca-Cola makes its debut in the NFT world with 'MasterPiece' collection on Base blockchain. Iconic artworks and new creations unite, showcasing the fusion of art and technology. Explore the dynamic intersection of culture and collectibles! #CocaCola 🥤 🖼️

YOSHIROTTEN's immersive 'SUN' installation arrives at SUMMER SONIC 2023 in Makuhari New City, Japan. Experience the digital art across 6 locations, including parks, beaches, and arenas. Don't miss this captivating collaboration with live music. #YOSHIROTTEN #SUMMERSONIC ☀️

Exciting news for art enthusiasts! Tokyo's teamLab Borderless digital art gallery will reopen in early 2024 at a new location in Azabudai Hills. Prepare for an immersive experience with evolved and new artworks. 🗼 🗾 #teamLabBorderless

Adidas and BAPE join forces for a limited-edition sneaker collaboration featuring digital twin NFTs. Only 100 pairs of Triple-White Forum 84 BAPE Low will be auctioned, giving owners a chance to wear them in the metaverse. Exciting fusion of fashion and digital art! 👟 🦍 @adidas

Explore the expanding realm of AI art, where technology and human emotion converge to reshape artistic expression, questioning authenticity and witnessing artists collaborating with algorithms. 🤖🧠 Full article: buff.ly/3QyMog1

The British Museum has partnered with The Sandbox to offer new immersive experiences and digital collectibles from its collections. This collaboration allows users to discover world history from anywhere in the world. 🇬🇧 🏛️

Thanks to AI-based facial recognition software, a painting long considered a copy of Raphael's work is now attributed to the Renaissance master. The de Brécy Tondo is on display at Cartwright Hall Art Gallery in England, showcasing the potential of AI in art authentication.

Often heard people debating "Is AI art really “ART?” 🤔 Let's look into the fundamental of creativity, originality, and the role of technology in artistic expression. 🚀Explore art-tech frontier! 👉shorturl.at/fkFUZ #art #arttech #AI #aiart #creativity @ArtifactLabs_

Renowned Chinese artist Yue Minjun enters the digital art space with his NFT collection, 'Kingdom of the Laughing Man,' debuting on LiveArt. Explore his unique self-portraits and immersive metaverse experience. #yueminjun @LiveArtX

The world's most expensive painting, Leonardo da Vinci's Salvator Mundi, is set to become an NFT. Bridgeman Images collaborates with ElmonX to mint the digital asset. Sale starts on Aug 12.

Sotheby's annual natural history sale in NY will feature the rare Pteranodon skeleton, estimated to fetch $4-6 million. The well-preserved specimen, nicknamed Horus, has almost all original bones intact. Also up for auction is a plesiosaur skeleton nicknamed Nessie. 🦖