what's objkt labs?
objkt labs is an initiative by the Tezos-based NFT marketplace objkt.com, focused on fostering artistic research, collaboration, and experimentation in the digital art space. It offers programs like artist residencies, mentorships, workshops, and experimental projects to support creators in the Web3 ecosystem. The first residency cohort brings together 12 artists for an 8-week online collaborative experience guided by expert mentors and guest speakers. It emphasizes the intersection of blockchain technology, NFTs, and contemporary art practices on the Tezos network.
objkt labs featured in Blockster article on Tezos's 2025 emergence as an art NFT platform.
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x.com/objktlabsmentioned in a Blockster article titled "How Tezos Emerged as a Serious Art Platform in 2025, Selling 500,000 NFTs"
The first residency cohort exhibition "Training Data and Other Heartbreaks: Signals Between Us" goes live with the first wave of works, featuring pieces by YuranYakon ("The Abyss You Cannot Train") and martnbruc ("Obsolete Ruins" - nine MS Paint landscapes).
dropdotart launches as a live customizable blind drop launchpad with interactive page. "12 Days of Tezmas" campaign runs Dec 12-23 with daily quests offering artworks from prominent Tezos artists, while InfiniteInk allocates 3000 tez to collect new artworks minted this month.
The first residency cohort exhibition "Training Data and Other Heartbreaks: Signals Between Us" is announced. objktone releases drops from Casey Reas (sold out, 9,200+ tez total) and Joanie Lemercier (5,300+ tez, pieces still available with included plotter drawings), while dropdotart integration launches Monday.
Jeni Fulton, Head of Editorial at Art Basel, participates in a discussion session with the Residency to discuss art and value in the age of NFTs.
"Browser Views: Exhibitions in an Internet Café" exhibition takes place at Art on Tezos: Berlin, showcasing residency artists curated by postanika and "Doomscrolling" generative art curated by kikanicolela and bootloader_art.
The hello world exhibition reaches over 70,000 tez in volume with auctions ongoing. objktone schedules three drops for next week: Estelle_Flores + Erica__Storer, Lorna Mills, and Chepertom, all part of the Open Tabs Berlin exhibition.
"Proof of Presence" group exhibition launches, featuring artists from the first residency cohort.
niceaunties presents installation at Paris Photo Grand Palais (November 13-16) via objktone, and "Between the Fences" by Yuri_jjjj releases November 10 on the platform.
Boris Eldagsen mentors the current residency session and releases "Artificial Instinct" tomorrow through second_guess gallery at Art on Tezos Berlin (November 6-9).
The first newsletter launches with direct inbox delivery and a new support portal goes live. Session 4 of the Residency program features mentor Margaretonline discussing community building on social media, while "Open Tabs" exhibition in Berlin runs November 6-9 and a Paris champagne breakfast presents "You Were Never Solid" exhibition.
Margaret Murphy becomes a new mentor for the Residency program. Two new releases drop this week: JessMacAI's "Black Sheep" via objktone and Elisabeth Sweet's "PLAYDATE" via _second_guess, with the latter entering presale.
OONA's "Dear David, I'm a Spoilt Girl" sold out in less than 24 hours, reaching 9.75K ꜩ in total volume through the _second_guess gallery. Andreas Rau presents "Stairs & Stocks" IRL exhibition in Spain at onkaos__ gallery through November 22, featuring works originally released on the platform in 2024.
November 8 Berlin event features first collective residency artist showing "Proof of Presence" and Musée des Beaux-Arts Le Locle museum-commissioned project "doomscrolling>>>" in collaboration with objktone and ORBIT_E.
Kevin Abosch joins as a mentor for the residency program. Art on Tezos: Berlin event launches with multiple scheduled releases including OONA's "Dear David" chapter, Frederik de Wilde's work for objktone, and "The Bigger Your Pool" exhibition.
The first objkt labs Residency officially launched last week, with the 12-artist cohort beginning their program and discussing what it means to be an artist online. The complete cohort includes martnbruc, m_blehaut, YuranYakon, danielwponto02, Salawaki_3000, Georg_Eckmayr, SkyGoodman24898, fantasticplanet, tantan_artwork, augore_zofi, Studio_De_Wilde, and shojironakaoka.
Objktlabs announces 12 finalists for its art residency cohort including artists like martnbruc, YuranYakon, m_blehaut, danielwponto02, Georg_Eckmayr, and others. The platform announces upcoming changes to its support system for more efficient and professional service, with details to be released this week.