Yuga- a prominent Web3 leader known for launching and acquiring some of the biggest NFT projects in the space (CryptoPunks, Bored Ape Yacht Club, Meebits, Otherside, and 10KTF) — has announced a collaboration with Zak Group, the renowned design office behind Virgil Abloh’s ICONS to create an official catalog that will serve as the definitive documentation of CryptoPunks.
CryptoPunks, which consists of 10,000 unique generative collectible avatars; was created by Canadian software developers Matt Hall and John Watkinson of Larva Labs in 2017, the project stands as one of the early pioneers of NFT collections on Ethereum and has played a crucial role in shaping the CryptoArt movement.
Pixel by pixel
The collaboration between Yuga Labs — which acquired the collection in 2022 — and Zak Group intends to highlight the untold stories behind the CryptoPunks collection. But the book isn’t just targeted toward the Web3 community.
“CryptoPunks is an iconic collection that has transcended crypto into the broader culture,” Greg Solano, Co-Founder of Yuga Labs shared
“This book is an opportunity to give shape to culture in real-time.”
“This book is a catalog of that rich history, in the highest quality rendering, that we hope will serve as a source of inspiration for the Punks community and beyond.”
ZAK KYES
Contributions from influential figures in Web3, digital art, design, and technology such as SnowFro, Beeple, 6529, Deafbeef, and the founders of Larva Labs will lend their expertise and insights to the project.
“CryptoPunks is a collision between art, design, and the internet in the 21st century,” Zak Kyes, Creative Director of Zak Group said.
Engaging the community
And CryptoPunks is adopting a unique approach for this book, one that involves the active involvement of the community in the creative process.
– source: nftnow.com
