📄 Summary

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Bobu the Bean Farmer is more than just a character—he is an idea, a story waiting to be told through the hands of artists who see beyond his digital pixels. "Sake and a Dream" is a celebration of Bobu, an artistic journey that brings together traditional and digital artists to interpret his lore in ways never seen before. Through this physical art exhibition, we will bridge the gap between web3 and traditional art, immersing audiences in Bobu’s world, thrusting his decentralized message beyond the blockchain and into the physical word. This initiative is a tribute to anime, the strength of community, and the creative energy that thrives within our beloved bean farmer — Bobu.

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⛩️ Proposal Overview

Lead	@dgtlemissons
Advisors	Andy, Chun, Elder, Hunt, Zhu
Category	Art and Culture
Published	April 10th, 2025
Vote Date	April 16th, 2025
Budget Ask	$37,725 upfront cost
$1,225 net potential

cost post sales |

| Committed Artists (verbal) | Artist (traditional):

Jonathon Downing
Willem Hoeffnagel
Elle Kayu Ng
Migrating Lines
Timon YC I

Artists (web3):

SeekGoliath
SUKIzweetsm
Yapable
YQ
Yuka
Kat P

Zookit (Art Edition TBD) |

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💬 Concept

In a vibrant gallery setting, ten (or more) international artists will unveil their unique interpretations of the beloved anime character Bobu, showcasing their distinct styles and mediums:

5+ established gallery artists, inspired by anime, will create captivating physical paintings that breathe life into Bobu or his rich lore.
5+ celebrated digital artists from the Azuki community, recognized for their commissioned works, will present dynamic and tangible interpretations of Bobu and his adventures.
More than an art showcase, this immersive event will narrate Bobu’s story in innovative and compelling ways, bridging geographies, communities and redefining the art experience.

The exhibition will take place in New York City and will kick off with an RSVP-only opening night. This special event will celebrate Bobu with stunning artwork, Bobu community products, and deeper insights into his decentralized experiment.

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For illustrative purposes only. Bobu may or may not be present.

Bobu fans around the globe who are unable to attend will be able to experience the exhibition AS BOBU in an online gallery that will be accessible to the public on opening day.

Interact in a gallery in the metaverse like it’s 2021