CultureTech

Exploring technology-centered projects by museums and attractions

CultureTech

Exploring technology-centered projects by museums and attractions

Emerging Trends

Spotlighting what’s new and next on the cultural horizon

Behind The National Art Museum of Ukraine's Venture Into NFTs
With an assist from Stampsdaq, the Kyiv museum will be releasing NFTs based on works by Ukraine’s best known figurative artists.
Michael Lau, Godfather Of Designer Toys, On Collectible Culture And Commerce
"The growing audience that is keen to pick up art toys," says Lau, is "substantial enough to create a trend and a movement."
RTFKT Studios Enlists Takashi Murakami For Its First NFT Avatar Project
The collaboration between the virtual fashion collective and pop artist is set to boost the popularity and value of NFT avatars.
The NFT Showcase That Doesn't Sleep: Inside Openlake's 24-Hour NFT Gallery In Chengdu
China's first NFT gallery that's open round the clock wants to deepen visitors' understanding of crypto art and the metaverse.

Reports

Bringing out the best featured insights and reports

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Webinars

Discussions on the latest trends in the cultural sphere

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Luxury’s NFT Obsession: Determining Legality and Longevity
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Featured Series

Spotlight coverage on new tools, strategies, movements, and events on the museum landscape.

Catherine Devine x JCC
Catherine Devine x JCC
Microsoft’s Catherine Devine shares how museums can enhance their infrastructure and programming to meet the digital moment. Explore series
MCN 2021 Virtual
MCN 2021 Virtual
As MCN Virtual 2021's media partner, Jing Culture & Commerce features key learnings from the conference’s regional spotlights. Explore series

Cultural Insider

Strategies and high-level thinking by cultural organizations and leadership

The NMAAHC Cements Its Digital Presence With The Searchable Museum
The new online platform features exhibitions, stories, and resources that recenter the African American experience.
Why Immersion Matters To The Future Of Museum Experiences
A virtual panel hosted by ACM SIGGRAPH tackled how immersion is transforming digital storytelling and audience engagement.
How FIFA Museum Is Assembling 211 Objects To Tell The Global Story Of Football
"It’s not only about the object," says Managing Director Marco Fazzone, "it’s more about the stories behind the object."
From Home To Home Page: The IKEA Museum Goes Digital
Mirroring IKEA's international footprint, the IKEA Museum Digital aims to make its collections "accessible to more people globally."

Commerce

Innovative approaches to cultural commerce and revenue generation

Tate Modern Refreshes Its Retail Experience With Help From Chila Kumari Singh Burman
The artist's takeover of the Tate Edit shop represents an innovative (and lucrative) rethinking of the museum's retail space.
Netflix Is Taking Its Squid Game And Stranger Things IPs Straight To The Bank
The streamer is increasingly deploying its most popular IPs across multiple platforms from merchandise to immersive experiences.
The Winners Of Tmall's Double 11 Festival? Museums' Cultural Products
This year's shopping event saw 100 participating museums and sales of IP products growing by 400 percent year-on-year.
How Cultural IP Is Transforming The Museum Sector
Following a year of lost revenue and footfall, the cultural sector is waking up to the opportunities presented by licensing deals.

Cultural Collaborations

Key partnerships between cultural venues and agencies

Inside Louvre Abu Dhabi And Richard Mille's Collaborative Bid To Boost UAE Talent
As part of a joint "dedication to support the arts," the partnership will award an emerging artist the annual Richard Mille Art Prize.
'Tis The Season For Museum IP Partnerships And Brand Collaborations
The recent swell of museum and brand team-ups bears out the increasing popularity and bankability of the IP model.
The British Museum's Latest Art Toy Play: Alice In Wonderland Blind Boxes
In partnership with Bluepiper Studio, the crowdfunded project leverages the museum's IP and China's ongoing blind box craze.
teamLab Lands In Shenzhen, Outfitting C Future City With Four Public Installations
The partnership between the collective and Shenzhen mall bears out the cultural-retail model that's proven successful in China.

Events

The essential calendar of webinars, meetings, art fairs, and other happenings, virtual and physical

December 7
Spotlight on Digital Engagement
HOSTED BY Canadian Museums Association and the Art Gallery of Ontario
December 7
Dreaming of a New Collections Management System: Episode 9
HOSTED BY BPOC
December 8
How Can Art Play a Role in Wealth Management Services?
HOSTED BY Deloitte
December 10
Colloquia for DAM Leaders: New Boundaries in Museums
HOSTED BY Rutgers School of Communication and Information
December 15
The Year In Digital Innovations: From NFTs To Creative Tech
HOSTED BY Jing Culture & Commerce
December 16
ENCUENTROS REMED: Monetización de Experiencias Digitales en Museos
HOSTED BY ENCUENTROS REMED
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What We’re Reading

From Our Partners

As China Warms Up to the Metaverse, Who’s Building It?
With no shortage of companies beginning to shape the development of China’s nascent metaverse, Jing Daily gives an overview of its key architects and players. Jing Daily
Amid Crackdown on “Excessively Entertaining” Content, Low-Key Programs Could Set the Tone For 2022
The new government crackdown could have a huge impact on sponsorships and marketing initiatives in China next year. Content Commerce
Virtual Insanity, Not: Why Looking at NFTs, Gaming and the Metaverse Makes Sense for Luxury
NFTs? Skins? CryptoPunks? You think it’s just noise? For luxury, it’s more exciting than you think. Jing Daily
With First Travel-Focused Double Eleven Gala, Fliggy Shakes Up Singles’ Day
This year's Double Eleven e-commerce festival saw tourism, an industry hard-hit by the COVID pandemic, become a noticeable presence. Content Commerce