By áAli DeSousa; a contemporary fine artist and filmmaker. Digital art is more than just a picture on a screen. It is an extension of the artist that is vicariously experienced by the viewer. Art allows us to communicate our ideas and emotions in moving and exciting ways. This holds exponentially true with digital art. In this piece we will explore the healing power of digital art and how it can be used to restore balance and harmony in our lives, taking a look at some of the latest tools and technologies that are making this possible. Join us as we journey into the new frontier of therapy! A ..read more

By Aaron Goldblum The use of psychedelics dates back many centuries and they remain significant to many cultures around the world. The catalyst for psychedelic experiences comes from a plethora of substances known to alter and enhance sensory perceptions. Today, substances like LSD, psilocybin mushrooms, peyote, and other hallucinogens are used medicinally, recreationally, and spiritually. Substances that have mind-altering effects are not novel to society. In past years, many of these drugs have been scrutinized and stigmatized especially in developed countries. Fear of misuse and negative h ..read more

Decentraland | Curators' Note Decentraland is hosting its 3rd annual Metaverse Art Week: The World is Made of Code from August 24th - 28th, in which Portion will be featured! Metaverse Art Week is an event where artists display their digital art for the whole metaverse to experience. You will have the ability to immerse yourself in a world of creative digital art like never before! The new experiences provided in the Metaverse will enable extraordinary moments to manifest for both artists and viewers.  The boundaries created between the virtual and the real world are significantly openin ..read more

By Aaron Goldblum Decentraland, one of the most wildly used virtual social worlds, is hosting its 3rd annual Metaverse Art Week: The World is Made of Code from August 24th - 28th! Metaverse Art Week is an event like no other in which artists display their digital art for the whole metaverse to experience. You will have the ability to immerse yourself in a world of creative digital art like never before! “The new experiences provided in the Metaverse will enable extraordinary moments to manifest for both artists and viewers. The boundaries created between the virtual and the real world are sig ..read more

Visual Artist and MV Director, Suki Violet Su, explores the human sense of belonging, commonalities, and the tension between Eastern and Western visual narratives while incorporating 3D digital art, graphic design, photography, and conceptual films within her work. Portion had the pleasure of interviewing her about her newest series exclusively on Portion, SKINSEQ, inspired from the perspective of Eastern animism, myths, and esthetics. Hi Suki! Can you introduce yourself and expand on your journey of becoming a multidisciplinary visual designer and have worked with well-known celebrities such ..read more

Luminescence | Curators’ Note The process of uniting two ideas, seamlessly, is the art of integration. For centuries, humans have organically pushed beyond plateaus to greater heights continuously stirring the minds of deep thinkers, creators, civilizations, and alchemists. Technology has finally caught up, nipping at the ankles of consciousness in a race to understand and explore beyond what is known. Luminescence brings together a collection of contemporary artists who explore how technology shapes our identities and cultures of the future. With this exhibition, be immersed in both physical ..read more

Luminescence | Curators’ Note The process of uniting two ideas, seamlessly, is the art of integration. For centuries, humans have organically pushed beyond plateaus to greater heights continuously stirring the minds of deep thinkers, creators, civilizations, and alchemists. Technology has finally caught up, nipping at the ankles of consciousness in a race to understand and explore beyond what is known. Luminescence brings together a collection of contemporary artists who explore how technology shapes our identities and cultures of the future. With this exhibition, be immersed in both physical ..read more

Niohuru is a NYC and LA-based Chinese Manchu makeup artist and creative director who expresses their journey and stories through their artistry. Portion will be featuring Niohuru's newest work for the first time at our NFT NYC event on Friday, June 24! Check out the significance behind Niohuru's piece and their shining transformation through life below! Hi Niohuru! Can you please tell us a bit about yourself and your work? You’ve expressed that you use your artistry to share your stories and support people similar to yourself. How has your journey of you becoming the trans woman that you are ..read more

Written by Joy W NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, first introduced through the ERC-721 standard on Ethereum, are unique and non-interchangeable units of data stored on an open digital ledger—the blockchain. The immutability and authenticity of a NFT, as given by blockchain technology, may be used to verify ownership of both digital and physical assets, thus inducing digital scarcity. Profile images, digital artworks, in-game products, music, virtual lands, and other digital assets are currently some of the most common use cases for NFTs. However, NFTs are not just a snazzy buzzword for a new for ..read more

Written by Joy W Imagine, a Lamborghini Huracan sports car—worth about $250,000—is displayed in the backdrop of a desolate, untamed desert, in dead silence. Suddenly a violent explosion blows up with numerous shattering fragments scattered in the middle of the desert. $CAR by Shlom This is the latest project from the conceptual artist Shl0ms’— $CAR. The remains of the destruction of the car created this collection of 999 NFTs, with 888 NFTs open for auction while the rest, 111 of them, were reserved for the team. The car parts are 3D photographed into 4k videos. Now, think of the Lamborghini ..read more