Serbian performance artist Marina Abramović has teamed up with the digital marketplace TAEX to unveil three new NFT collections that reflect various dimensions of her artistic expression.
Reports indicate that Abramović is making a return to the blockchain with a fresh NFT initiative titled Marina Abramović Element, or MAE. This project signifies her comeback to the web3 domain following her initial foray in 2021, when she offered collectible NFTs of her 2001 art piece, The Hero.
In her latest endeavor, Abramović is working with TAEX to introduce three themed NFTs, each featuring interactive elements that illuminate different facets of her artistic oeuvre over the years. Drawing inspiration from a fictional narrative conceived by Abramović, the project is set to unfold from May until September 2025.
The first NFT release will focus on the theme of Art, delving into the symbols and archetypes that define Abramović’s artistic journey. The second release, titled Life, will highlight how she incorporates various locations, gestures, and attire into her work. Conclusively, the final NFT drop will be named the Marina Abramović Method, showcasing her path of self-exploration through the establishment of the Marina Abramović Institute in 2023.
Each NFT drop will feature distinct formats and levels of rarity, with Ordinary for still images, Rare for looped animations, and Epic for looped animations adapted to real-life lunar cycles.
Beyond the three NFT releases, collectors can also acquire Transformational Crystals by engaging in specially designed games. The second NFT release will be accompanied by a game called Maze, while the third drop will introduce the Counting Crystals game. Participants will have the opportunity to earn Transformational Crystals through these games.
Holding Transformational Crystals will enable collectors to mint limited-edition 5D MAE Performance and 5D MAE Avatar NFTs.
Following the final drop, the MAE will mark the conclusion of her collection in November with an event dubbed The Great Mint, allowing NFT collectors to mint the project’s last NFT, the MAE token.
The MAE token will be presented in the form of video artworks and animations depicting Abramović’s digital avatar enacting new renditions of her iconic works.
However, to mint the MAE token, collectors must first obtain either all three Epic NFTs from the previous drops along with a Transformation Crystal, or three Rare NFTs paired with a Transformation Crystal.