Token2049, Asia’s premier crypto conference, announced that it will be showcasing a first-of-its-kind, immersive NFT experience, titled the Op3n Whale NFT Exhibition, at its upcoming Singapore edition from Sept. 28 to 29. The exhibition will be presenting NFT assets with a market value exceeding $100 million. This will be the first time such a collection owned by a single entity has ever been on display to the public. 

The exhibition was developed by Op3n, a launchpad for IP and communities in Web3, and Whale, the omniversal membership club with a treasury that includes the world’s largest collection of rare, high-value NFTs spanning gaming, art and virtual real estate.

Raphael Strauch, founder of Token2049, said: “Today’s Web3 ecosystem reflects the exciting creativity and innovation being brought by a myriad of industries by way of their growing interest in NFTs — and so much of this is taking place in Asia. We have an exciting program for our attendees, and this exhibition is just one part.”

Showcasing creatives, brands and curators from the region that exemplify the global dynamic of East meets West, the exhibition will make its exclusive debut at Asia’s largest Web3 event and Token2049’s largest-ever conference in its history. An estimated 7,000 visitors are expected to attend.

The exhibition includes artworks by renowned digital artist Pak, famed for spearheading Sotheby’s first-ever NFT sale; leading glitch artist Xcopy; Milanese artist duo Hackatao; and award-winning Asian-American photographer Michael Yamashita.

Token2049 Singapore will also feature a rotating display of generative art masterpieces from MoMa’s permanent collection artist Brendan Dawes and Instagram photography sensation Ryosuke Kosuge. These works will be displayed at Whale’s solo booth at the conference. 

Renowned NFT collector and Whale founder WhaleShark said: “Nonfungible technology has ignited a global digital renaissance of art and culture, and the ability to partner with Token2049 and Op3n to showcase some of the earliest and most renowned pioneers of this sector is truly an honor. The exhibition puts the spotlight on this inevitable revolution of the arts with a focus on a time-tested creative industry, rather than the flavor of the month.”

In addition, attendees will be able to see Op3n’s latest NFT drop “A3,” developed by YOON and VERBAL who are behind the iconic Tokyo-based fashion brand Ambush. The iconic phygital “A3” NFT will be uniquely presented in a glass display case on the exhibition floor. 

“Art, culture and technology are intersecting in exciting and completely new ways, with many industry-firsts taking place around the globe,” said Jaeson Ma, co-CEO and founder of Op3n, the world’s preeminent contemporary NFT experience brand. “From digital creators and traditional artists to fashion brands such as Ambush who have been expanding their presence in the NFT space, we’re bringing together an incredible pool of talent to celebrate and honor their work.”

Ma will also be speaking for a panel on the future of IP and communities in Web3 on Sept. 29 at 2:45 pm along with Verbal, who will speak more about “A3” in detail.

Token2049 Singapore’s agenda will be featuring a series of discussions touching on the latest developments in the Web3 ecosystem — from the global macro narrative for crypto, the rise of Web3 gaming, the emerging social and creator economy, the future of AI and generative art, present and future Web3 infrastructure and much more. 

As part of Asia Crypto Week, Token2049 attendees can expect to attend a full line-up of side events, conferences, networking events, workshops and parties taking place throughout the week.