Updated: 9 May 2023
The Ginza NFT Gallery Is Open!
Today, the long-awaited Ginza NFT Gallery has opened! The 29 selected works from the first open call are now live and can be browsed easily on the mobile site. As well as being accessible from a standard browser, it can also be launched by scanning XPAND Code stickers, signs, T-shirts, and other items. For example, scanning the XPAND Code below Ginza Daifuku Jizo will take you straight to the Ginza NFT Gallery. You can enjoy the virtual gallery from anywhere, at any time.
How to Use the Ginza NFT Gallery
To access the Ginza NFT Gallery, either navigate via the button within this article on your smartphone, or scan the XPAND Code at the bottom of the article with your phone. A list of works will appear; tap a thumbnail and the work transforms into a 3D panel. Tap the “AR” button and a large artwork panel appears in front of your camera, which can be placed anywhere you like.
The first two works in the list are shown in random order; the rest are arranged in the order data was received. Access statistics are scored over a set period, so the display ranking changes in real time. The gallery is currently accessible on smartphones only; very old iPhones and lower-spec Android devices may not function correctly, but a desktop version is planned for future release.
Gallery Structure and Exhibition Rooms
The Ginza NFT Gallery contains all submitted works. Exhibition Rooms 1 through 3 are grouped by weekly article, with the exhibition narrative in mind. Each room presents works expressed through different themes and approaches.
Wednesdays Are Ginza NFT Gallery Days
Every Wednesday, the “Ginza NFT Gallery” corner of Ginza Exploration introduces ten works. Each work is accompanied by commentary from the creator in Japanese, English, and Chinese.