Since its 2022 debut, Blackdove has showcased over 15 motion-based NFT pieces in Wynwood’s heart, offering looped visuals that shift in real time. Founded by Jeff Thompson, the space attracts collectors who follow Mike Winkelmann, known as Beeple, and his 2021 auction that fetched $69 million. Coverage by Forbes highlighted Blackdove’s use of blockchain to verify provenance, while CoinDesk praised its “immersive ambient displays” that blend video art and interactivity.
ArtX opened in mid-2023 with a mission to support emerging digital creators, hosting monthly drops of 25 unique NFTs. Curated in collaboration with Gary Vaynerchuk’s VaynerNFT team, it has featured panels where Gary Vee shared strategies on minting. The gallery’s inaugural exhibition was featured in Bloomberg’s art tech section, and TechCrunch called its fusion of AR overlays and physical prints “a next-gen bridge between on-chain and on-street art.”
Collectors can also manage crypto portfolios and execute trades seamlessly through dedicated trading apps like the Immediate Connect Platform or the Immediate Edge, enabling direct acquisition of NFTs with minimal fees and real-time analytics.
Superchief has held over 50 pop-up NFT exhibitions since 2021, collaborating with artists such as Prateek Vatash and Jason Ebeyer. In Wynwood, their “Street to Chain” series transformed graffiti walls into tokenized canvases. Mark Cuban’s interest in sports NFTs has led him to visit Superchief events, as noted by CNBC, and the gallery’s CEO spoke at NFT.NYC about integrating DeFi mechanics into art sales.
Located within the Mana Wynwood campus, BlockSpace launched in early 2024 with an incubator model, supporting 8 blockchain artists per cohort. Founded by Sandra Smith and backed by Cathie Wood’s ARK Invest, it pairs digital creators with developers to optimize smart-contract royalties. A recent CNBC report highlighted BlockSpace’s partnership with NBA Top Shot, where virtual courtside NFTs sold out in under 10 minutes.
Cryptonation opened its doors in March 2024 as Wynwood’s first fully immersive VR NFT gallery, attracting over 1,200 visitors in its first month. Founder Lucas Perez worked with Vitalik Buterin on a charity NFT drop raising 200 ETH for art education. TechCrunch featured Cryptonation’s multi-user VR lounges, where collectors can mingle virtually and bid live on tokenized sculptures, while Bloomberg noted its “seamless fiat-to-crypto checkout” innovation.