Diving into the Web3 World: My First TOKEN2049 Experience

Hi Huneybees,

Yup, that's me and hubby in the Web3 world.

So, let’s chat about NFTs, Web3, and cryptocurrency! My hubby has been diving into this world, and honestly, all I can wrap my head around is that it involves virtual art and virtual money that we can't physically touch. It feels so foreign to me! Last year, I tagged along to the BoredApe Fest in Hong Kong, but I mostly treated it as a vacation instead of really soaking up the events. So, this time around, I asked my hubby to take me to some events at TOKEN2049 so I could finally peek behind the curtain of this "mysterious" world.

Our first stop was the Pudgy Penguins event, where they unveiled a new trading card game set to go online soon. I learned how to play, snagged an exclusive deck card (which I got autographed by the artist—how cool is that?), and snapped some fun pics. But I still found myself wondering, “Where does the Web3 feature come in?”

Next up was The Doodles event, which my hubby is really into and the one I actually recognized! I've admired Scott Martin's artwork since his illustration days, so when hubby mentioned he was getting his NFT, I was all in for it. They showcased Dullsville and the Doodlesverse - a fantastic animation directed by @burnttoast (aka Scott Martin), produced by Doodles’ creative studio, Golden Wolf, with a soundtrack by Pharrell Williams. It clicked for me: Web3 is about helping creators earn more moolah, connect with fans, and unleash their art!

Then came the highlight of the night—a party at Marquee organized by EVG, Berachain, and OKX Wallet. I mean, these are some big names, right? They even had three DJs, including DJ SODA! The line was ridiculously long, and once we got in, the place was packed with energy. The music was pumping, and while I was soaking it all in, I realized that Web3 really opens up networking opportunities—though good luck hearing anything over that bass!

The whole experience was a whirlwind of fun, but by the end of the first night, I was left with even more questions about the Web3 universe. I think I even dozed off while chatting about it with hubby! We ended up hitting more events through the week , hosted by Bored Ape Yacht Club, Sui Wallet, Solana, Claynosaurz, and more. It was party hopping, event after event, I even got to see Steve Aoki perform live—what a treat!

Meeting new people was great, but I often found myself hanging back, trying to wrap my head around everything. From what I gather, it seems like a lot of projects are on the lookout for investors, and buying NFTs and trading cryptocurrency is a lot like stock trading—more involvement means better returns, right? (Someone please correct me if I’m off track!).

I think diving into the NFT scene isn’t in my immediate future, as there’s still so much to learn. For now, I’m happy to be my hubby's “advisor” and share my artist perspective when he’s considering new NFTs to invest in!

That's all for now... Catch you all later!

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Celebrate Christmas with CHARLES & KEITH in the ALPS in WEB3

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This festive season, CHARLES & KEITH broadens its presence in the Metaverse by venturing into the snow-covered mountains through the debut of CHARLES & KEITH IN THE ALPS within the Sandbox.

The special Yuletide update offers an interactive and entertaining way to experience the brand’s holiday wonderland. Fusing youthful exuberance and glamour in a unique Sandbox adventure akin to a cozy house party in a ski resort, the result is an alternate reality haven of sparkle and festive cheer.

Users can elevate their online experience by immersing themselves in the Alps for a virtual getaway: Exploring resort facilities such as the café, hot tub, restaurant, and observation deck and engaging in a discovery expedition – where players spawn in front of the iconic CHARLES & KEITH building, embark on in-game quests including a sledding race and snowball challenge – to collect snowflakes and redeem a CHARLES & KEITH NFT.

Available for purchase are a range of digital collectibles, including a Giant Snowflake Motif, Cosy Earmuffs Romilly Puffy Snow Boots, as well as a pet dog wearing the brand’s Metallic Bead-Embellished Pet Collar, and a CHARLES & KEITH Snow Motor.

Charles & Keith teams up with EMERGE Group to Harness Web 3 and IP Expertise, Partnering with Surgence, Avocado DAO, Ancient8 and PXN in the Intersection of Fashion and Technology. 

CHARLES & KEITH IN THE ALPS will launch on The Sandbox on 30 November 2023.

For more information, go to https://www.charleskeith.com/sg/holiday/sandbox.html.

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BLAXK x BBRC Studios - The Creation of HeeDong

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For the next few months, BLAXK by ActionCity (BLAXK), the space for pop culture, art, and collectibles, will collaborate with BBRC Studios to present The Creation of HeeDong Exhibition.  Featuring the works of South Korean artist Aaron Chang at his inaugural solo show in Singapore!

I was introduced to Aaron and HeeDong back at the Pop Toy Show in Singapore. His cute rendition of his Boston Terrier caught my attention with its adorable expressions. If you go on to the Instagram page, there are so many relatable memes and videos to our daily lives!

Meet Aaron Chang – the creator of HeeDong and IVY BOYS!

Based in South Korea, Aaron was previously the Design Director for New Balance Korea who worked in commercial design, UX/UI, and fashion advertising. His beautiful illustrations are a product of his love of fashion and preppy/Ivy style and credits his current style of personal illustrations as inspired by renowned fashion photographer Scott Schuman’s The Sartorialist blog, as well as renowned names like Pitti Uomo, Nick Wooster, and Takahiro Kinoshita.

Best known for his Ivy style of illustration, blending line art and colours with detailed fashion drawings to create his iconic style, Aaron became a strong advocate for the preppy culture and style, creating his own independent and unique IVY BOYS artworks and prints. The signature colours which the artist usually uses – yellow, pink, pale sky blue, and mint – are the colours of his childhood home in Busan, known for its incredible sunsets, seaside, and overall natural landscape.

Aaron held his solo IVY BOYS exhibition in Los Angeles in May 2022. The artist’s strong and clean Ivy Style art was also featured on Hypebeast for his collaboration with clothing label Percival – which was followed by a myriad of projects including brands like New Balance (Korea), Baracuta (Italy), AnIVY (Denmark), TVR (Japan), Grocery (Hong Kong), Drôle De Monsieur (France), Panyter (US) and Attorie (US).

Annyeonghaseyo, HeeDong the Wonder Dog!

HeeDong an inspiration by his real-life Boston Terrier, was born out of the sketchbooks of Aaron and

immediately took on a life of entertainment and fantasy, spreading humour and good vibes in our day-to-day encounters observed through a dog’s lens as he embarks on the various escapades and adventures we all yearn to be a part of.

Affectionately named ‘HeeDong’, this small dog in real life becomes much more in his dreams, or when his ‘hoomans’ are not around. HeeDong lives in a world where adventures are plenty, imagination boundless and anything is possible.

Launched via the world of Web3 and viral memes, HeeDong is not just a pet dog, but an art platform designed by Aaron to represent the inner child in all of us - pop culture, curiosity for the unknown, and wanderlust for escapades.  Gaining mass popularity through short-form animation and spawning off his own meme content on Instagram and TikTok, HeeDong is now ready to venture into the world of designer art toys and collectibles for his fanbase!

Exhibition Artworks and Merchandise

Bringing the cheeky yet undeniably adorable HeeDong to life through various mediums, The Creation of HeeDong Exhibition puts together a fascinating collection of collectible art prints, digital assets, large-scale sculptures, and exclusive art toys - showcasing Aaron’s captivating art which has created strong following of collectors and fans worldwide.

Standing at 30cm tall, this first release of 5 designs showcases HeeDong in multiple realms. Featuring interchangeable parts and movable arm joints, one can look forward to adding your own style into your collection of HeeDongs in the coming days. Do also keep your eyes on the lookout for the Varsity HeeDong exclusive to BLAXK!

With bright eyes wandering out into the galaxy of infinite possibilities, BBRC Studios x Aaron Chang presents the limited edition series of Collectible Figurines encapsulating a Space theme - a celebration of our hopes and dreams, and an ode to a better tomorrow.

*Available in Pearl White and Silver.

Exclusive collectibles & releases

Dive deeper into the wonderful world of HeeDong with the upcoming range of blind box figurines themed “The Daily Life of HeeDong”. Collect ‘em all, including two rare chasers. What do they look like, you might wonder? Head down to BLAXK to find out!

The Creation of HeeDong exhibition

The Creation of HeeDong exhibition invites you to step into the wonderful world of HeeDong’s dreams where his fantasies come to life, where memories are minted with new friends, and where experiences are filled with wonder. Stay tuned to BLAXK's Instagram as Aaron will be in town for an exclusive meet and greet session!

Period: 18 November 2023 (Saturday) – 14 January 2024 (Sunday)

Venue: BLAXK by ActionCity

Address: 107 North Bridge Rd, Funan, #01-03, Singapore 179097

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Enter The Multiverse of Artist Santu Song

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All this talk about Metaverse, Web3, and NFTs is making my head big. Grasping this whole new world takes some work and that's why I'm taking every chance to learn more about them. This week at ION Art, there's a Santu's Multiverse art exhibition that might shed some light...

For the first time in Singapore, contemporary artist Santu Song, one of China's most celebrated artistic personalities of our generation,  invites you to delve into her arcane world that is filled with a myriad of otherworldly sensory and existential perceptions, and emblematic denotations – while humankind attempts to coalesce, and perhaps even reconcile, beliefs with futuristic technology through her digital artworks, NFTs and her official Santu Web3 Club.

Born and raised in Shanghai, Santu was accepted by the Chelsea College of Art and Design in London at the tender age of 15. She continued her education in the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, where she pursued a Master's degree in Filmmaking.

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Over the years, she has exhibited her artworks in several international art shows, including Art Basel and SCOPE International Contemporary Art Show in Miami, and in several private shows in London, and she was commissioned by corporations and luxury brands, such as K11 Art Mall in Beijing, Shanghai W Hotel, Montblanc and Cadillac to create large, installation artworks for public spaces and events.

Santu has often been likened by the Chinese media to Pablo Picasso, who happens to be one of Santu's favourite artists, and was hailed as the "Female Picasso of the New Era". She often draws on inspiration from a particular quote by the Father of Cubism – "The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls" – and believes that it is in the Arts that humanity confides, to express lament, faith, and hope, especially in perilous times of war and uncertainties.

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Her creations, though cheerfully presented, call into question the significance of digitisation in human flourishing, which is the purest of all human endeavours, and the purpose of a well-lived life, juxtaposing nature, spirituality, and humanity with technology. Evident in her artworks in the form of their totem-like configurations, colours and the liberal use of symbols like 'eyes', which reflect the viewers' souls, and gigantic 'blossoms' that represent feminine beauty, strength and unity while revealing the might of Mother Nature in a digitised world.

Her well-loved works have been hailed as 'neoteric' and her message 'progressive' and 'visionary' by many, and she now hopes to bring her art and vision to an even wider audience in Europe, America and the rest of Asia, through collaborations, exclusive showcases, and commission works by internationally renowned brands such as Dolce & Gabbana.

The Santu Web3 Club is powered by Supercharge, a groundbreaking platform that merges gamification, rewards, and community ownership with the power of Web3 technology, specially crafted to enable communities and businesses to unlock their full potential and establish enduring relationships with their members. Powered by AI, DAO and gamification tools that leverage Web3 technology for an unparalleled experience, Supercharge is poised to revolutionise the brand community and amplify customer loyalty.

Santu's Multiverse will be held from 3^rd to 12^th of May 2023 at ION Art, Level 4, ION Orchard, No 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801, and is open to public daily. 

*Visitors to Santu's Multiverse will receive an original NFT by the artist.

Please check the official event website for timings as the exhibition may be closed for private events. #santusong #Art #ArtExhibition #SantusMultiverse #IONArt

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PLAYfiesta SG 2022 - Enter an AR Realm & Party The Night Away In Orchard Road

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As Orchard Road lights up for the festive season, more and more events pop up for everyone to soak up the fun. Right at the heart of the shopping district comes PLAYfiesta SG 2022, a first-in-Singapore event organized by Stellar Ace, Singapore’s largest local Out Of Home (OOH) media company.

Officially launched by Ms. Low Yen Ling - Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Trade and Industry, locals and tourists alike can look forward to tonnes of fun with zones of Augmented Reality (AR) games, live performances, and a twinkling bazaar of local food and retail products.

The concept behind PLAYfiesta SG is anchored on “Play” as one of the key touchpoints of Stellar Ace’s Home-Travel-Eat-Shop-Play ecosystem, with its WINK+ app and lovable influencers, Gamer Bluey, Chef Reddy, Cashie Greeny and Shopper Pinky who will “host” PLAYfiesta SG.

PLAYfiesta SG 2022 starts from 25 Nov to 4 Dec at 37 Emerald Hill. It's nice to escape the hustle and bustle from the Christmas shopping crowd and go have some fun at the conserved Singapore Chinese Girls' School grounds; feels a little like taking the recess time break back in school days.

Stepping into the event grounds, you will find the stage with some Food and Retail stalls (featuring Singapore Made With Passion brands) surrounding it. Enjoy a little beer and snacks whilst enjoying the non-stop line-up of live performances by local musicians (such as RRILEY, and Glenn Yong), DJs, and stand-up comedians. 

Look out for Christmas Carolling, Fitness Hours (Zumba, Power Yoga, HIIT, for you to enjoy a rejuvenating workout session with your friends & family), as well as movie screenings of Puss in Boots and Shrek, with mascot appearances and prizes to win!

The highlight would be the virtual reality gaming zone - "The Mirror World". You will step into eight imaginative game worlds developed by REVEZ Motion (a local award-winning Creative Tech provider) to learn more about environmental sustainability, how to avoid online scams, and what the Non-Fungible Token (NFT) art buzz is about. 

This AR game experience for the young and old will spark the competitive streak in you as it stretches your imagination and transports you into an alternate universe to survive and thrive.

*Note: The Mirror World is a ticketed event

Monday – Thursday: S$25 per person

Friday – Sunday: S$28 per person

Tickets may be purchased at: bit.ly/playfiesta-mirrorworld

PLAYfiesta SG is held at State Property 37 Emerald Hill, previously home to the Singapore Chinese Girls School, just behind the Design Orchard building. Drop by and check out the fun activities installed!

The nearest MRT station is Somerset, and parking nearby is at The Heeren (Cairnhill Road), Orchard Building (Grange Road), or 22 Bideford Road Carpark (Bideford Road). For full event details and ticket sales, please visit www.PLAYfiesta.asia.

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Singapore Comic Con 2022 Returns Big In December

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The annual affair that is Singapore Comic Con (SGCC) will be making a glorious return to the event scene, as it ushers in its biggest convention yet. Taking place on 10 and 11 December 2022 at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, SGCC 2022 is expanding to four exhibition halls across two levels, with more than 350 exhibitors and 420 brands in attendance.

A major party to grace the show floor is key sponsor integrated future culture platform Mighty Jaxx, who are releasing a limited run of 500 NFT (non-fungible tokens) / digital tickets called the SGCC XPass. Available as an exclusive in-app brand product, they will retail at US$109 each and offer the following perks:

• 1-day SGCC pass
• Early bird entry into SGCC 2022, 30 minutes before doors open
• Two blind boxes, redeemable at the Mighty Jaxx booth during SGCC 2022
• Participation in a giveaway for a unique collectible / commissioned art by a Mighty Jaxx
• partner artist
• 15% discount on entry into the next 2 SGCC editions (2023, 2024)
• 20% off the retail price of one (1) SGCC Mascot T-shirt, with 3 free-size designs available
• A place on the whitelists for selected future launches of Mighty Jaxx’s digital and phygital
• collectibles
• Communications and participation around giveaways, digital collectible sales and events
• Recurring giveaways
• Access to the Mighty Jaxx Metaverse

Those who miss out on the digital tickets can redeem one free SGCC XPass fragment that lands visitors a chance to secure their place on the whitelists for selected future launches of Mighty Jaxx’s digital collectibles, and stand a chance to win one of Mighty Jaxx’s giveaways (blind boxes, single releases and more) during the SGCC show days.

For figure collectors, Collectors Ark will be displaying limited-edition statues, busts, intricate figures, and film prop replicas of legendary characters, and icons from Marvel, DC Comics, Lord of the Rings and many more in a wide range of scales. 

A close partner of renowned brands like Prime 1 Studio, Queen Studios, and Infinity Studio, it has some impressive artworks under its belt, including lifelike life-size busts of the Joker and Harley Quinn from Infinity Studio.

A huge part of SGCC has always been fostering the community spirit, and this year’s iteration will build on previous versions of the Work In Progress (W.I.P) program to present a comic submission competition, talks by industry professionals, and award-winning creators from over 28 countries. A new Food Zone has also been added to B2, featuring pop-up stores from LiHO, Gopizza, Blanco Court Beef Noodles, and Cat and the Fiddle.

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Tickets for SGCC 2022 are now available on Klook, with prices starting at S$25 (excluding S$2 booking fee per ticket). Alternatively, visitors can opt for any of three ticket bundles, with the first packing in a 2-day access pass and an exclusive Gundam RX7-8GP01 First Touch figure for S$108.

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The second one includes the same 2-day access pass, but with a different exclusive item from Tamashii Nations. Fork out S$138, and fans will be able to get their hands on an accompanying Gundam RX-78-2 Clear Colour figure. Lastly, the S$85 Mystery T-shirt Bundle consists of a 2-day event pass and any one out of three mystery shirt designs.

SGCC 2022 runs from 10 to 11 December, and there will be more information about its guests and exhibitors nearer to the date.

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