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April 23 2024

If you’re strollin’ around Belltown this weekend and notice something called the Seattle NFT Museum — don’t be alarmed. You have not entered the Matrix.

This is not an NFT, but Seattle's new museum has us like "whoa." | "The Matrix" GIF via GIPHY

The museum is actually the first of its kind in the world — a space dedicated to displaying digital artworks + educating folks on the whole NFT deal. You know, like why these mysterious pieces that sometimes look like cartoons sell for millions of dollars.

The Belltown space emphasizes education about NFTs | Photo via Jennifer Wong

So, let’s take the red pill and dive into those questions we know you have.

Okay, so what is the deal with NFT art?

NFT stands for non-fungible token — a unique piece of data, which can include images, videos, or other types of visuals. We know it’s unique because of a digital ledger known as the Blockchain…

Lemme stop you right there. Ya lost me.

Think of the Blockchain like a whole bunch of tiny, super notaries, which we like to think look like this. They authenticate all sorts of content, so we can follow the trail of ownership. Owning a piece of NFT art is like having an original, authenticated painting, signed by the artist. Except, sometimes it moves.

Blake Kathryn's "Eternal Flame" is one of the works on display. | Courtesy of Blake Kathryn

If this is all digital, why is there a real-life museum?

Glad you asked. Co-founders Peter Hamilton + Jennifer Wong say creating a physical space invites better conversations. Staff will be on hand to delve into NFT-related discussions, including addressing concerns like sustainability (it often takes a lot of energy to create those tokens).

So are there canvases and stuff? Or just a giant computer?

For the opening, there will be 30 large LED screens displaying artwork for viewing (no sales). But soon they’ll add different kinds of interfaces — maybe even some augmented reality. The museum will feature well-known images like the 8-bit-inspired CryptoPunk collection, plus work from local artist Robbie Trevino, a concept designer for Lucasfilm who creates surreal sci-fi illustrations.

Tickets for this weekend’s opening event are sold out, but the museum will be open to the public during daytime hours starting Thurs., Jan. 27.

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EVENTS

Friday

Orpheus and Eurydice | Fri., Jan. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Tagney Jones Hall | $95 | The Seattle Opera presents a new interpretation of this Christoph Willibald Gluck classic, a tale of mythological love + the underworld. 🎶
School of Rock Pays Tribute to Vulfpeck | Fri., Jan. 14 | 7 p.m. | Hale’s Ales | $12+ | Seattle’s young rockstars in training play tunes from a popular funk group. 🎸

Saturday

Embodied Change: South Asian Art Across Time | Sat., Jan. 15 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Seattle Art Museum | Free, with admission | The works in this new exhibition challenge perceptions of South Asian culture through female and feminized forms.
2021 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour | Sat., Jan. 15 | 4 + 7 p.m. | Northwest Film Forum | $7+ | This 95-minute-long theatrical program shows seven short films from last year’s festival. 🎬
Taylor Tomlinson | Sat., Jan. 15 | 9:30 p.m. | The Moore Theatre | $36+ | The rising star comedian brings her witty one-liners to Seattle on her “Deal With It” tour.

Sunday

Hamdi Pop-up | Sun., Jan. 16 | 12:30-7 p.m. | Fair Isle Brewing | Prices vary | Chef Berk Güldal is starting to build quite a bit of buzz for his delectable Turkish dishes. 🍽️
Triple Moon Manifestations: Full Moon Intention Beading Party | Sun., Jan. 16 | 7 p.m. | MOB Studios, 624 S. Lander St. | $100 | Making bracelets under the full moon? Sounds pretty soothing.
Puppy Play Date | Sun., Jan. 16 | 9 a.m. | Dog Yard Bar, 1546 NW Leary Way | $16+ | For puppies aged four-months to a year old — all breeds are welcome. 🐶
Self-Defense for Tween Girls | Sun., Jan. 16 | 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Feminist Karate Union, 920 S. Holgate St. | This class is designed to teach safety while also emphasizing “supportive self-care.”

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Note: COVID-19 protocols are changing rapidly to curb the spread of the Omicron variant in Seattle. Please make sure to check event listing pages + venue websites for the most up-to-date information.s.

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

51º | Mostly cloudy | 10% chance of rain

Sunrise + Sunset

Rise: 7:53 a.m.
Set: 4:44 p.m.

Development

There’s some light at the end of the train tunnel. This week, Sound Transit gave a 119-slide presentation for the West Seattle light rail extension, which included early designs for what the stations might look like. The extension is planned for Delridge, Avalon + the Junction, with a goal to open by 2032. 🚆 (West Seattle Blog)

Announced

After 11 years in the Central District, indie radio station Hollow Earth (HER) is on the hunt for a new home. The station, a Low-Power FM 24/7 channel that features freeform storytelling + music from local, underground, and underrepresented voices, will need space for recording and live shows. 📻 (Vanishing Seattle)

Edu

The Seattle Public Library Foundation is hosting a scholarship competition for local students 13+ years of age. Those interested will need to write an essay answering the question, “Who is your local hero?” First prize receives $5,000, while runners-up receive $2,500 each. The deadline is Tues., March 15. 🖊️

Listen

Here’s an easy reservation to get. Mark and Brian Canlis — co-owners of Canlis — appeared on a recent episode of the local Inspired Design podcast. The brothers were joined by new head chef Aisha Ibrahim to take listeners on an audio tour inside their famed kitchen. (Seattle Design Center)

Arts

A movie version of local author Daniel James Brown’s nonfiction bestseller “The Boys on the Boat” looks to be moving forward. George Clooney is co-directing it, and Brown recently spoke about the project with optimism. The book tells the story of the UW rowing team that won gold at the 1936 Olympics in Nazi Germany. 🎥 (Seattle Times)

Learn

Think you’re funny? The Needling — Seattle’s most prominent parody news publication — is hosting a workshop about writing satire. Online classes start on Wed., Feb. 9 and run for three weeks through the rest of the month. Maybe you’ll learn to write headlines like LA Transplant Salivating at Chance to One-up Traffic Complaint. (The Needling)

Outdoors

Okay, our hearts may be about to burst, because experts say killer whales had a pandemic baby boom — 11 calves were born in 2021. This, together with a record amount of whale sightings in the Puget Sound region over the last year, bodes well for the population. Keep your eyes peeled. 🐋 (KING5)

Coming Soon

Let’s party. The Denny Way nightlife destination Kremwerk announced that it will open a new club called Cherry — its third in the complex, in addition to the Timbre Room + a basement rave. The debut will coincide with Kremwerk’s eighth anniversary party, from Wed., Feb. 16-Sun., Feb. 20.

Health

The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle (ULMS) has teamed up with local coffee shop Boon Boona on COVID-19 prevention efforts. On Mon., Jan. 17, anyone who receives a vaccination, gets tested, or signs up for ULMS updates at Boon Boona’s Cherry Street location will get a free cup of java.

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THE WRAP

Editor's pick: I can't say I knew a ton about NFTs before this week, which is why talking to the co-founders of the new Seattle museum was super fascinating. I may not run out to grab a member of the Bored Ape Yacht Club, but I'm definitely eyeing my old comic book collection in a whole new light. They seem so analog now.

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