Let\u2019s face it: The NFT space moves really fast. Considering how quickly things can change in the metaverse, a week in NFTs might as well be a month IRL.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t get us wrong \u2014 the more people onboarded into the space, the merrier. But because of the constant influx of great art and ideas, it\u2019s becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with all the news, launches, and general happenings.<\/p>\n
Well, you can put the days of endless Twitter and Discord scrolling behind you as we pull together a weekly list of upcoming NFT drops you definitely don\u2019t want to miss. Here\u2019s what to look out for this week.<\/p>\n
Desk Job<\/h2>\n\nArt from Stephen Ong\u2019s Desk Job open edition. Source: Stephen Ong<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWho:<\/strong> Stephen Ong<\/a><\/p>\nWhat:<\/strong> Open edition<\/p>\nWhen:<\/strong> January 30 @ 9 a.m. ET (24-hour claim)<\/p>\nWhere:<\/strong> Manifold<\/a><\/p>\nWhy:<\/strong> With open editions growing exponentially in popularity<\/a> in recent weeks, celebrated artist and animator Stephen Ong has decided to make his first foray into the burgeoning sector via a collaborative piece with composer Jon Hugo<\/a>. Available to claim for 24 hours, the drop features a colorful animation paired with a whimsical piece of music, which chronicles the daily routine of the common desk worker.<\/p>\nForever Mart<\/h2>\n
Who:<\/strong> Mad Dog Jones<\/a><\/p>\nWhat:<\/strong> Open edition<\/p>\nWhen:<\/strong> January 30 @ 4 p.m. ET<\/p>\nWhere:<\/strong> Manifold<\/a><\/p>\nWhy:<\/strong> Two years after Mad Dog Jones released his first open edition and subsequently introduced the NFT space to burn mechanics, he returns with a new 99-minute claim OE titled \u201cForever Mart.\u201d Clad in his signature colorful, intricate, still-life style, this latest drop centers around a fictitious storefront \u201coutside of space and time\u201d and is an undeniably anticipated release as OEs continue to take over the NFT market.<\/p>\nUnmade<\/h2>\n\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/nftnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Unmade-700x369.jpg\")
A sample of Van Orton\u2019s art on Nifty Gateway. Source: Van Orton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWho:<\/strong> Van Orton<\/a><\/p>\nWhat:<\/strong> Auction and editions<\/p>\nWhen:<\/strong> January 30 @ 6:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\nWhere:<\/strong> Nifty Gateway<\/a><\/p>\nWhy:<\/strong> For their second-ever release on Nity Gateway, Van Orton \u2014 a duo of Italian brothers \u2014 are bringing their pop-influenced, stain-glass-inspired, looping style back to the blockchain with a twist. With \u201cUnmade,\u201d they have crafted four unique NFTs, each depicting a scenario where time repeats itself imperfectly, creating what they call \u201corder in disorder.\u201d<\/p>\nG Major<\/h2>\n\n\n\nGm bd! I am thrilled to announce the release of my first edition of 2023 \u201cGMajor\u201d, a work that holds a special place in my heart. LIVE 10am EST Tuesday on @manifoldxyz<\/a> for 48 hours. https:\/\/t.co\/zkHuAQ3jkz<\/a><\/p>\n\u2014 GabrielaGabrielaa.eth ( \ud83d\ude00 , \ud83d\ude00 ) (@gabrielafotoo) January 29, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\nWho:<\/strong> Gabriela Gabrielaa<\/a><\/p>\nWhat:<\/strong> Photography open edition<\/p>\nWhen:<\/strong> January 31 @ 10 a.m. ET<\/p>\nWhere:<\/strong> Manifold<\/a><\/p>\nWhy:<\/strong> Hopping on the open edition bandwagon, multidisciplinary artist Gabriela Gabrielaa is preparing to drop her first edition of 2023 with a photograph dating back to 2020. Snapped as part of a series that sought to explore the overlooked moments in everyday life, \u201cG major\u201d features the hands of two young lovers in Brooklyn playing a piece of music they wrote together. <\/p>\nSummer\u2019s Lovers<\/h2>\n\n![\"Summer's](\"https:\/\/nftnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Summers-Lovers-700x233.jpg\")
The cover art for Summer\u2019s Lovers by Parrott<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWho:<\/strong> Parrott<\/a><\/p>\nWhat:<\/strong> 25 music NFTs<\/p>\nWhen:<\/strong> January 31 @ 5 p.m. ET<\/p>\nWhere:<\/strong> Sound.xyz<\/a><\/p>\nWhy:<\/strong> \u201cSummer\u2019s Lovers\u201d by Parrott is the genesis music NFT release from a multidisciplinary artist who, until now, has existed in the NFT space solely as a visual artist. With this release, Parrott hopes to open a new chapter in his career and rekindle his passion and prowess for music as part of his evolving Web3 identity. <\/p>\nGrados<\/h2>\n
Who:<\/strong> Atlaude<\/a><\/p>\nWhat:<\/strong> 5,807 interactive NFTs<\/p>\nWhen:<\/strong> February 1 @ 2 p.m. ET (public mint)<\/p>\nWhere:<\/strong> Gradis.art<\/a><\/p>\nWhy:<\/strong> Following more than a year of building, multidisciplinary artist Atlaude is set to follow up his innovative Gradis collection with a new, interactive endeavor called Grados. Comprised of never before seen generative characters, Grados has garnered significant attention due to collaborations with XCOPY<\/a>, Gremplin<\/a>, and more. It will exist alongside the Gradis collection as a new, large-scale set of playable avatars with utility in the full version of the Gradis game<\/a>.<\/p>\nChrysalism: DNA<\/h2>\n\n![\"Chrysalism](\"https:\/\/nftnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Chrysalism-700x233.jpg\")
A Chrysalism 3D insect. Source: Chrysalism<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWho:<\/strong> babythirtysix<\/a> & Dr. Kira Eilers<\/a> <\/p>\nWhat:<\/strong> 6,765 generative NFTs<\/p>\nWhen:<\/strong> February 2 @ 3 p.m. ET<\/p>\n
Who:<\/strong> Stephen Ong<\/a><\/p>\n What:<\/strong> Open edition<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> January 30 @ 9 a.m. ET (24-hour claim)<\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> Manifold<\/a><\/p>\n Why:<\/strong> With open editions growing exponentially in popularity<\/a> in recent weeks, celebrated artist and animator Stephen Ong has decided to make his first foray into the burgeoning sector via a collaborative piece with composer Jon Hugo<\/a>. Available to claim for 24 hours, the drop features a colorful animation paired with a whimsical piece of music, which chronicles the daily routine of the common desk worker.<\/p>\n Who:<\/strong> Mad Dog Jones<\/a><\/p>\n What:<\/strong> Open edition<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> January 30 @ 4 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> Manifold<\/a><\/p>\n Why:<\/strong> Two years after Mad Dog Jones released his first open edition and subsequently introduced the NFT space to burn mechanics, he returns with a new 99-minute claim OE titled \u201cForever Mart.\u201d Clad in his signature colorful, intricate, still-life style, this latest drop centers around a fictitious storefront \u201coutside of space and time\u201d and is an undeniably anticipated release as OEs continue to take over the NFT market.<\/p>\n Who:<\/strong> Van Orton<\/a><\/p>\n What:<\/strong> Auction and editions<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> January 30 @ 6:30 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> Nifty Gateway<\/a><\/p>\n Why:<\/strong> For their second-ever release on Nity Gateway, Van Orton \u2014 a duo of Italian brothers \u2014 are bringing their pop-influenced, stain-glass-inspired, looping style back to the blockchain with a twist. With \u201cUnmade,\u201d they have crafted four unique NFTs, each depicting a scenario where time repeats itself imperfectly, creating what they call \u201corder in disorder.\u201d<\/p>\n Gm bd! I am thrilled to announce the release of my first edition of 2023 \u201cGMajor\u201d, a work that holds a special place in my heart. LIVE 10am EST Tuesday on @manifoldxyz<\/a> for 48 hours. https:\/\/t.co\/zkHuAQ3jkz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 GabrielaGabrielaa.eth ( \ud83d\ude00 , \ud83d\ude00 ) (@gabrielafotoo) January 29, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n Who:<\/strong> Gabriela Gabrielaa<\/a><\/p>\n What:<\/strong> Photography open edition<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> January 31 @ 10 a.m. ET<\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> Manifold<\/a><\/p>\n Why:<\/strong> Hopping on the open edition bandwagon, multidisciplinary artist Gabriela Gabrielaa is preparing to drop her first edition of 2023 with a photograph dating back to 2020. Snapped as part of a series that sought to explore the overlooked moments in everyday life, \u201cG major\u201d features the hands of two young lovers in Brooklyn playing a piece of music they wrote together. <\/p>\n Who:<\/strong> Parrott<\/a><\/p>\n What:<\/strong> 25 music NFTs<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> January 31 @ 5 p.m. ET<\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> Sound.xyz<\/a><\/p>\n Why:<\/strong> \u201cSummer\u2019s Lovers\u201d by Parrott is the genesis music NFT release from a multidisciplinary artist who, until now, has existed in the NFT space solely as a visual artist. With this release, Parrott hopes to open a new chapter in his career and rekindle his passion and prowess for music as part of his evolving Web3 identity. <\/p>\n Who:<\/strong> Atlaude<\/a><\/p>\n What:<\/strong> 5,807 interactive NFTs<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> February 1 @ 2 p.m. ET (public mint)<\/p>\n Where:<\/strong> Gradis.art<\/a><\/p>\n Why:<\/strong> Following more than a year of building, multidisciplinary artist Atlaude is set to follow up his innovative Gradis collection with a new, interactive endeavor called Grados. Comprised of never before seen generative characters, Grados has garnered significant attention due to collaborations with XCOPY<\/a>, Gremplin<\/a>, and more. It will exist alongside the Gradis collection as a new, large-scale set of playable avatars with utility in the full version of the Gradis game<\/a>.<\/p>\n Who:<\/strong> babythirtysix<\/a> & Dr. Kira Eilers<\/a> <\/p>\n What:<\/strong> 6,765 generative NFTs<\/p>\n When:<\/strong> February 2 @ 3 p.m. ET<\/p>\nForever Mart<\/h2>\n
Unmade<\/h2>\n
G Major<\/h2>\n
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Summer\u2019s Lovers<\/h2>\n
Grados<\/h2>\n
Chrysalism: DNA<\/h2>\n