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Refraction
@refraction #440907
We're an artist-owned community leading the next wave of digital art, music and culture — online, onchain and IRL⚡️
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One million members strong! Exciting days at Towns. Check us out on the Explore page and join our growing community.
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Refraction Newsletter 91
Abstracted Parameters drops Friday 4/18 w/ X Space on tech + art. Rodeo IRL touches down @ Public Records NYC 4/30. DJ Python & Patrick Holland bring the heat to Toronto for Consensus 5/16 @ Standard Time. Dive into NL91 for links, events, and curated internet gems.
https://createsend.com/t/y-608965CDFEB186E72540EF23F30FEDED
Abstracted Parameters drops Friday 4/18 w/ X Space on tech + art. Rodeo IRL touches down @ Public Records NYC 4/30. DJ Python & Patrick Holland bring the heat to Toronto for Consensus 5/16 @ Standard Time. Dive into NL91 for links, events, and curated internet gems.
https://createsend.com/t/y-608965CDFEB186E72540EF23F30FEDED
We partnered with Lukso - the blockchain built for social, culture, and creators - to launch abstracted parameters, a grants program for artists exploring blockchain.
Join our celebratory X Space this Friday at 1PM ET / 10AM PT / 6PM BST- set a reminder here:
https://x.com/i/spaces/1BRKjmkAbAexw
Join our celebratory X Space this Friday at 1PM ET / 10AM PT / 6PM BST- set a reminder here:
https://x.com/i/spaces/1BRKjmkAbAexw
Incoming mix from the inimitable @opiumhum. Expect the unexpected: deep cuts, wild turns, and serious low-end pressure.
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Truth. Our mission with IRL is to flip that script - community-owned, creator-led, and built so the value flows back to those who make the culture.
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Refraction Newsletter 93
Embark on a cultural journey with the IRL World Tour! This February, be part of a groundbreaking moment as we launch a new token and blockchain, transforming how we experience, share, and value culture. RSVP for unique events in Tokyo, Paris, NYC, and Denver, and earn exclusive rewards.
Details & links: http://createsend.com/t/y-48411543D26C87002540EF23F30FEDED
Embark on a cultural journey with the IRL World Tour! This February, be part of a groundbreaking moment as we launch a new token and blockchain, transforming how we experience, share, and value culture. RSVP for unique events in Tokyo, Paris, NYC, and Denver, and earn exclusive rewards.
Details & links: http://createsend.com/t/y-48411543D26C87002540EF23F30FEDED
Hear Detroit techno’s opposition-fighting origins and ongoing opportunities from the originators.
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Aptos x Refraction @ Lume Studios
Feb 13 @ Lume Studios. North American IRL Protocol launch meets Aptos’ Xponential ecosystem - art (Refraction/ALLSHIPS), beats (Toribio on decks), and IRL points unlocked.
Community powered by Towns, ALLSHIPS, Zora. Global energy, downtown NYC roots. Safe space, curated vibes. RSVP closes soon - bring your crew mindfully.
RSVP: https://partiful.com/e/VLqHsagWC7iMARX9vR2Q
Feb 13 @ Lume Studios. North American IRL Protocol launch meets Aptos’ Xponential ecosystem - art (Refraction/ALLSHIPS), beats (Toribio on decks), and IRL points unlocked.
Community powered by Towns, ALLSHIPS, Zora. Global energy, downtown NYC roots. Safe space, curated vibes. RSVP closes soon - bring your crew mindfully.
RSVP: https://partiful.com/e/VLqHsagWC7iMARX9vR2Q
Refraction x LUKSO Grant – Last Call for Visionaries 🚀
This is it. Your chance to secure 400 $LYX and turn your digital or phygital dream into reality. Refraction and LUKSO are teaming up to empower artists who are ready to break boundaries.
What’s in it for you? Beyond the grant, you’ll get exclusive insights into the future of creation:
• Universal Profiles & the new era of digital identity
• NFTs 2.0 on The Grid
• Effortless, no-code NFT drops with Universal Page
🗓️ Deadline: January 23rd. Time’s ticking. Don’t sleep.
Apply here: https://form.typeform.com/to/SKQqAPxK
More details: https://refractionfestival.com/editorial/open-call-for-artists-refraction-x-lukso-grant-program
This is it. Your chance to secure 400 $LYX and turn your digital or phygital dream into reality. Refraction and LUKSO are teaming up to empower artists who are ready to break boundaries.
What’s in it for you? Beyond the grant, you’ll get exclusive insights into the future of creation:
• Universal Profiles & the new era of digital identity
• NFTs 2.0 on The Grid
• Effortless, no-code NFT drops with Universal Page
🗓️ Deadline: January 23rd. Time’s ticking. Don’t sleep.
Apply here: https://form.typeform.com/to/SKQqAPxK
More details: https://refractionfestival.com/editorial/open-call-for-artists-refraction-x-lukso-grant-program
Lukso x Refraction Grant Application
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Refraction | Open Call for Artists: Refraction x LUKSO Grant Program
Refraction and Lukso are thrilled to announce an exciting new opportunity for artists at the forefront of creativity and innovation. By Refraction DAO
refractionfestival.com
Artists at the vanguard!
Refraction x LUKSO invites you to step into the abstract—where form fractures, reassembles, and meaning takes flight. 400 $LYX (worth ~$800 USD), mentorship, and the Universal Profile await those ready to bend digital and phygital realities. Abstracted Parameters is your canvas. Blur the lines, twist the lens, and reimagine the spaces between. Deadline: Jan 23.
The full editorial, including the application link, is here:
https://www.refractionfestival.com/editorial/open-call-for-artists-refraction-x-lukso-grant-program
Refraction x LUKSO invites you to step into the abstract—where form fractures, reassembles, and meaning takes flight. 400 $LYX (worth ~$800 USD), mentorship, and the Universal Profile await those ready to bend digital and phygital realities. Abstracted Parameters is your canvas. Blur the lines, twist the lens, and reimagine the spaces between. Deadline: Jan 23.
The full editorial, including the application link, is here:
https://www.refractionfestival.com/editorial/open-call-for-artists-refraction-x-lukso-grant-program
🚨 Want Art Funding? Join Us on X Spaces This Thursday! 🚨
We’re teaming up with annelisa from the LUKSO team team and Refraction founder and curator Malcolm Levy to talk all things Refraction x LUKSO Grant Program! 🎨💡
What we’ll cover:
✨ How to apply & what we’re looking for
✨ Insights into the curatorial theme Abstracted Parameters
✨ Unlocking the power of Universal Profiles to revolutionize digital identity for artists
🗓 When: Thursday, January 16
⏰ Time: 12pm EST/5pm GMT
🎙 Don’t miss this chance to get your questions answered and learn more about this incredible opportunity!
Set a reminder: https://x.com/i/spaces/1mrgm/i/spaces/1mrGmMyjBaMGy
We’re teaming up with annelisa from the LUKSO team team and Refraction founder and curator Malcolm Levy to talk all things Refraction x LUKSO Grant Program! 🎨💡
What we’ll cover:
✨ How to apply & what we’re looking for
✨ Insights into the curatorial theme Abstracted Parameters
✨ Unlocking the power of Universal Profiles to revolutionize digital identity for artists
🗓 When: Thursday, January 16
⏰ Time: 12pm EST/5pm GMT
🎙 Don’t miss this chance to get your questions answered and learn more about this incredible opportunity!
Set a reminder: https://x.com/i/spaces/1mrgm/i/spaces/1mrGmMyjBaMGy
🎨 Open Call for Artists! Refraction x LUKSO Grant Program is here! We're offering grants to artists creating innovative digital or phygital projects around the theme Abstracted Parameters.
What you get:
🔹 400 $LYX (~$800)
🔹 Onboarding to LUKSO’s Universal Profiles
🔹 Bi-weekly support
🗓️ Apply by Jan 23, 2024!
Explore abstraction in today’s hybrid world & push creative boundaries. Learn more + apply here 👉 https://refractionfestival.com/editorial/open-call-for-artists-refraction-x-lukso-grant-program
What you get:
🔹 400 $LYX (~$800)
🔹 Onboarding to LUKSO’s Universal Profiles
🔹 Bi-weekly support
🗓️ Apply by Jan 23, 2024!
Explore abstraction in today’s hybrid world & push creative boundaries. Learn more + apply here 👉 https://refractionfestival.com/editorial/open-call-for-artists-refraction-x-lukso-grant-program
Refraction Newsletter 92
This Miami Art Week, immerse yourself in two unique explorations of creativity and innovation. The Miami Digital Art Fair showcases the cutting edge of digital art and Web3, while RE:GENERATE at the Climate & Innovation HUB invites transformative conversations on well-being and regenerative futures. Together, these events redefine how art and technology shape our world. Details and tickets here:
https://createsend.com/t/y-CF0128178CC31BC82540EF23F30FEDED
This Miami Art Week, immerse yourself in two unique explorations of creativity and innovation. The Miami Digital Art Fair showcases the cutting edge of digital art and Web3, while RE:GENERATE at the Climate & Innovation HUB invites transformative conversations on well-being and regenerative futures. Together, these events redefine how art and technology shape our world. Details and tickets here:
https://createsend.com/t/y-CF0128178CC31BC82540EF23F30FEDED
Refraction Newsletter 91
Last week in Bangkok was extraordinary. The Agg Summit After Party brought art and music together with stunning installations and electrifying sets. WalletCon showcased visionary artists redefining identity in Web3. Our party with Serotonin and Towns celebrated creative communities in style. The Rari DeFi exhibit spotlighted global talent at the intersection of art and decentralized finance, and Livepeer’s Limitless AI show explored identity and innovation. Thank you to everyone who joined!
http://createsend.com/t/y-79EA8A022B7DF87E2540EF23F30FEDED
Last week in Bangkok was extraordinary. The Agg Summit After Party brought art and music together with stunning installations and electrifying sets. WalletCon showcased visionary artists redefining identity in Web3. Our party with Serotonin and Towns celebrated creative communities in style. The Rari DeFi exhibit spotlighted global talent at the intersection of art and decentralized finance, and Livepeer’s Limitless AI show explored identity and innovation. Thank you to everyone who joined!
http://createsend.com/t/y-79EA8A022B7DF87E2540EF23F30FEDED
To all who participated, supported, and engaged with our events in Bangkok: THANK YOU. This was more than just a week of activities—it was a celebration of the amazing possibilities when art, technology, and community converge. Here's to continuing to push boundaries together.
NOW AVAILABLE: Ellie Pritts brings kinetic energy and abstraction to the digital realm for WalletCon 2024. Pulseform, Echomere, and Trace Reverie take viewers into shifting, spectral layers of identity.
Collect Ellie’s piece here on Zora :
https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x7a5f208ce6697d3144b120622ef5123b5a98914c
Commissioned and curated by Refraction, Reown and Wallet Connect for WalletCon 2024
Collect Ellie’s piece here on Zora :
https://zora.co/collect/zora:0x7a5f208ce6697d3144b120622ef5123b5a98914c
Commissioned and curated by Refraction, Reown and Wallet Connect for WalletCon 2024
Partnering with Gravity once again for another amazing event. Love working with teams that understand the importance of culture and community.
“Prepare yourself for an unforgettable night at Devcon, with Refraction, Serotonin, and Gravity on Nov 13th.
We'll be joining some of your favorite projects to blend music, art, and immersive experiences in a celebration of Devcon’s best and brightest.
The evening kicks off with a curated dinner, followed by a thought-provoking panel, and ends with world-renowned DJs closing out the night.”
“Prepare yourself for an unforgettable night at Devcon, with Refraction, Serotonin, and Gravity on Nov 13th.
We'll be joining some of your favorite projects to blend music, art, and immersive experiences in a celebration of Devcon’s best and brightest.
The evening kicks off with a curated dinner, followed by a thought-provoking panel, and ends with world-renowned DJs closing out the night.”
