On Wednesday, February 16th, Idriss B. presented Polyverse Art, the 1st NFT Concert at Nebula. You know Nebula, that innovative new nightclub we told you about a few months ago. The night kicked off with Tyga who performed his most recent hits, followed by Busta Rhymes and his longtime sidekick Spliff. Ja Rule was also present to close out the evening with a high powered performance.
Idriss B. had a lot to celebrate this week since Patrons of Park Avenue (POPA) announced its inaugural art installation on Park Avenue in the Murray Hill neighborhood of New York City with world-renowned artist, Idriss B. himself. The artist’s iconic polygonal shaped animal sculptures now inhabit Park Avenue, including Rexor the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Manny the Mammoth, Baloo the Bear, and Mojo the Gorilla, along 34th to 38th Street.
Born and raised outside Paris, France, Idriss B. has shown an interest in art since childhood. With decades worth of experience helping to create retail and window displays for luxury brands such as Dior, Moncler, Coach, & Michael Kors, Idriss B. launched his unique artistic collection of origami-polygonal shaped animal sculptures in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and now, New York City.
In bringing his artwork to New York City, Idriss B. has collaborated with POPA, which supports the care, maintenance, and planting of the malls of Park Avenue in the Murray Hill neighborhood of New York City, and NYC Parks.
The artist is not only doing it big in real life such as his expos in Dubai and now in Park Avenue, he is also into digital and launched his own NFT collection .NFT are a digital asset that links ownership to unique physical or digital items such as art, music, real estate, or videos.
His NFT, the Polyverse Art, are no ordinary NFTs. Not only are they designed by a real-life artist but being an owner of one of the NFTs has the chance to win an exclusive giveaway to become an astronaut and win a ticket into space!
All people who purchase his NFT will also get a real small statue delivered right to their door. And last but not least, this will give access to special experiences and events like the one that took place at Nebula.
For the first time in history, a real artist is bringing the Metaverse to life by sharing his passion, exploration, and dedication to his craft.
Photo by Michael Scott