Host MIAM to launch more events to boost innovations and education in the region
MACAU, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Metaverse Industry Association Macau ("MIAM")'s first NFT exhibition, "Dream Space: New Wave in the Metaverse" ("the Exhibition"), wrapped up on 12 June. Debuted on 1 May at Lisboeta Macau's H853 Fun Factory, the city's first ever physical NFT exhibition greeted visitors with 37 artworks from the world's notable artists and IPs.
Mr. Thomas Ao, founder and President of MIAM, said, "Metaverse and NFTs were probably not on most people's radar until just a year ago and now we are talking about Web3.0 and other revolutionizing themes – to some extent, we are presenting the future to people via this exhibition."
The exhibition has featured 37 artworks from famed artists and IPs that included Macau's own Álvaro Barbosa, Andreas Ivan (courtesy of Mr. Arnaldo Ho), BAYC (Bored Ape Yacht Club), CryptoPunks (both courtesy of Coinunited.io), David Yuan and Ting Song. The event also consisted video screenings from We Are What We Eat, a performance art feast for all five senses and the world's only edible NFT dining experience (created by André Chiang), as well as METASENS, a large-scale metaverse theme park backed by Imperium Technology Group Limited (00776.HK). Meanwhile, visitors were invited to experience the fun of creating avatars and architecture at the Sandbox workshop, while the exhibition showcased multiple Sandbox creators' works. The exhibition was curated by Mr. Cai Guojie, former Visual-Art instructor from Macau Art Museum.
"MIAM launched the first NFT exhibition in Macau because we want to initiate the metaverse conversation, probably demystify this space for some, and provide a platform for the likeminded in the region. The exhibition has marked a successful end, but it is the beginning of our mission, as we launch more initiatives to boost innovations and education." Mr. Ao continued.
Earlier during the exhibition, MIAM hosted two online panel discussions that looked at some of the most trending topics, such as the relationships between web 3.0, NFTs, and the metaverse. The discussions were joined by representatives from industry players including The Sandbox and Beats by DRE.
In another effort to propel regional innovations, MIAM has set up a HK$1,000,000 Macau-exclusive creator's grant fund that asks creators to create Macau-themed avatars, buildings, and games in The Sandbox.
"We would like to express our gratitude towards the visitors who came to our exhibition, H853 Fun Factory, Mr. Cai, all the participating artists and collectors who generously lent their art. We would not have been able to create a 'Dream Space' without their unwavering support. This is also an example of how we mobilize our resources to facilitate metaverse and NFT talk in the region." Mr. Ao added.
About MIAM
Founded in 2022, the Metaverse Industry Association Macau (MIAM) is committed to supporting the development of metaverse technology and innovations, and to build a community of like-minded industry players and enthusiasts. For more information about MIAM, please visit: https://www.miam.network/. For more updates on the "Dream Space" Exhibition, follow us on https://www.instagram.com/miam_network/
About H853 Fun Factory
Lisboeta Macau H853 FUN Factory is a one-stop retail-tainment space that includes exhilarating sports, cultural and art activities, fashions and gourmets everywhere, offers an all-rounded experience, with a commitment to bring in the best products and experience from all aspects. It's all about FUN. "H" references from the word "home", here at our home full of Macau memories, H853 FUN Factory overs 80% local brands, 5 exclusive attractions and 3 different space-time. Under the skylight coming through the glass canopy, guests are promised with a one of a kind adventure filled with fun.
About The Sandbox
The Sandbox is a decentralized, community-driven gaming ecosystem where creators can share and monetize voxel assets and gaming experiences on the Ethereum blockchain. The Sandbox has over 200 partners including: Adidas, Snoop Dogg, The Walking Dead, Ocean Park, Standard Chartered, Regal Hotels Group, Tatler Asia and Sun Hung Kai Company.
SOURCE The Metaverse Industry Association of Macau
The Bank of England will today increase interest rates by at least 0.25% as policymakers continue efforts to tame inflation. Pressure for the Bank to take a more aggressive stance intensified last night when the Federal Reserve opted to lift US rates by 0.75%, the biggest rise since 1994.
Yellowheart CEO Josh Katz sits down with Yahoo Finance Live to react to Bill Gates' comments on NFTs, the outlook on NFT smart contracts being utilized in various industries, NFT uses for live event ticketing, and how to de-incentivize ticket scalping with this technology.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is a classic nerdy software guy. The onetime richest man in the world generally isn't noted for having much of a sense of humor, at least not on Twitter. As it happens, June 15 marks the last day of support from Microsoft for one of its biggest, and most controversial, successes.
Hilarity ensues after Andy Cohen asked Kyle Richards about the secret breast reduction surgery she had three weeks ago.
The crypto market is entering very rough waters. But downturns are always shorter than they seem.
Chris Evans talks life post-Captain America.
Karen Amsden said it makes her sick to know that her son has fallen for “all this ridiculous conspiracy crap.”
Forget hotshot Chinese online influencers like Viya or Austin Li Jiaqi. China's unlikely new live-streaming e-commerce star is 29-year-old Dong Yuhui, an erudite, former off-campus English-language tutor who now pitches a range of goods online, from books and cooking pans to steaks, shrimp and everyday groceries. Dong's live-streaming sessions on ByteDance-owned short-video platform Douyin have been attracting a large online audience since last week, according to local media reports. These shows
Would it be a week in the news cycle without a celebrity getting called out for saying something out-of-touch? The latest celebrity to face backlash is Jennifer Aniston, who came under fire this week for recent “out-of-touch comments about Hollywood” and for being a nepotism baby. Before you go burning your Friends DVDs, here’s what […]
Mo'Nique and Netflix reportedly have settled her lawsuit that accused the streaming service of racial and sexual discrimination for allegedly making her a lowball offer for a proposed comedy special.
The Nothing phone has a transparent design and possibly light-up parts, Elon Musk tries to wriggle out of SEC deal to have lawyers approve his tweets, 'Self-driving' cars were linked to 392 crashes in 10 months.
Sorry, Comcast Xfinity customers: Your free access to the Peacock Premium streaming service is going to come to an end. Jeff Shell, CEO of NBCUniversal, said that making Peacock available to Comcast cable and broadband customers for no e
xtra charge helped the fledgling streamer achieve traction after it launched in mid-2020, speaking Tuesday at the […]
Sami Sheen, the 18-year-old daughter of Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards, has joined OnlyFans, a subscription-based service that’s known for sexually explicit content. Charlie, who split with Richards in 2006, told US Weekly that he does not “condone” this decision. “She is 18 years old now and living with her mother,” he said in a […]
Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen issue dueling statements as daughter Sami joins OnlyFans.
Netflix is taking its biggest hit, Squid Game, and turning it into a reality show—without killing off losing contestants, as happens in the fictional television show. Despite the success of Squid Game, the streaming network received criticism for the sometimes extreme violence depicted in the series where players either won the ultimate prize or were murdered by the game’s hosts. The new show is called Squid Game: The Challenge, and will show 456 contestants competing against each other to win $4.56 million.
After Family Matters star Jo Marie Payton spoke out about working with Jaleel White on the show, Reginald VelJohnson is also adding his two cents.
The attorney for Rep. Lauren Boebert sent a letter to the American Muckrakers PAC's David Wheeler about the "false and defamatory statements" claiming the congresswoman was an escort.
Marilyn Monroe famously wore the sparkling gown to serenade then-president John F. Kennedy on his 45th birthday in 1962
When Kim Kardashian walked up the Metropolitan Museum’s stairs at this year’s Met Gala wearing Marilyn Monroe’s famed Jean Louis dress from 1962, it sparked its share of controversy. Not only was the dress, which she’d borrowed from Ripley’s Believe Or Not!, not in line with the gala’s theme of “Gilded Glamour,” but Kardashian also revealed she lost 16 pounds in three weeks to fit into the dress. This week, she made headlines again when post-Met Gala photos of the dress revealed new tears in the
Speaking on a podcast, Oscar-nominated actor Bradley Cooper says Will Arnett helped him get his life back on track in the early 2000s.

source