Axiom Space and Art Blocks Engine have announced a groundbreaking partnership that will see a space-infused NFT collection, “Imagine” by Nadieh Bremer, initiated from the International Space Station (ISS) during the historic Ax-2 mission. People can join the Axiom Space3 community and purchase the Ax-2 Mission Digital Art Collection beginning May 31 at 1:00 PM EST at nft.axiomspace.com.
The partnership brought together by Kalos Labs brings together two industries – space and generative art – to create interest in space exploration and celebrate out-of-this-world creativity.
Bremer’s “Imagine” collection will include a 222-piece Non-Fungible Token (NFT) collection randomly generated and minted on the Ethereum blockchain. It showcases imaginary sky maps that transport viewers to worlds yet to be discovered. This collection offers a glimpse of what those skies might look like. Each sky map is a vision of the universe yet to be seen. There will be algorithmically generated pieces for sale that invite viewers to engage their imagination and find their own objects within the shapes and patterns of the unique and captivating constellations drawn between the stars that mimic those in real-life. "Imagine" speaks to the limitless potential of human exploration and the infinite possibilities that await us in outer space and encourages viewers to explore the beauty and complexity of the cosmos through creativity.
Every NFT owner will receive a special message recording of Ax-2 Commander Peggy Whitson as she initiated the mint from space.[a] This partnership will mark the second time NFTs have been minted from the ISS, with the first being in April 2022 on the historic Axiom Mission 1 (Ax-1).
Nadieh Bremer is a data and generative artist living in the Netherlands, freelancing as "Visual Cinnamon." She graduated as an astronomer and started working as a data scientist before finding her passion in the visualization of data and being creative with code. She's made visualizations and art for companies such as Google News Lab, Sony Music, UNICEF, the New York Times, and UNESCO. She has released data and generative art NFT collections on various platforms, including Art Blocks.
"We are thrilled to partner with Art Blocks Engine and Nadieh Bremer to bring the beauty of the cosmos to life," said Mina Salib, Axiom Space’s Head of Web3 Growth. "The ISS represents the pinnacle of human technological achievement, and we are excited to continue to bring this historic location to the world through the power of blockchain and generative art.”
Bremer, who has gained worldwide recognition for her groundbreaking work in the digital art world, expressed her excitement at the opportunity to create art from space.
"I am honored to be part of this partnership and to have the opportunity to create something extraordinary," said Nadieh Bremer. "This is an incredible opportunity to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of art and technology and share that experience with people worldwide."
Axiom Space3 is a token-gated community network that allows members to collect premium space-inspired collectibles and engage with astronauts, space technology professionals, and Web3 entrepreneurs building at the intersection of these deep-tech industries.
For more information about this revolutionary partnership and the upcoming digital releases, please visit nft.axiomspace.com and artblocksengine.io.