Contemporary100 Launches Artist Trading Cards to Democratize Art Collecting
Coby Katz has introduced Contemporary100, a new platform that offers collectible trading cards showcasing one hundred global artists, aimed at enhancing the accessibility of contemporary art. Each pack contains ten cards—nine standard and one guaranteed foil, with a slim chance of obtaining a card signed by an artist. The pricing is set at $49.99 for a single pack, $129.99 for three packs, and $399.99 for ten. Featured artists include Daniel Arsham, Felipe Pantone, and Hebru Brantley, representing a variety of artistic styles. This initiative marks the first time a hundred artists have come together in a unified collectible system. Katz's vision is to disrupt the conventional art market by promoting affordability and accessibility. An interview with Michael Pederson is included in the article by Helena Minginowicz.
Key facts
- Contemporary100, founded by Coby Katz, launches trading cards for 100 international artists.
- Each pack contains 10 cards: 9 base cards and 1 guaranteed foil card.
- Rare chance to find an Artist-Signed Card, hand-signed by the artist.
- Prices: $49.99 for one pack, $129.99 for three, $399.99 for ten.
- Launch set includes Daniel Arsham, Felipe Pantone, Hebru Brantley, Vhils, Stickymonger, Josh Sperling, Tyrrell Winston, Joshua Vides, Gina Beavers, Ludovic Nkoth, Johnson Tsang, Brooke DiDonato, and Joseph Lee.
- Artists span painting, photography, sculpture, installation, digital art, and public space interventions.
- First time a platform combines 100 artists in a single collectible ecosystem.
- Katz aims to democratize access to contemporary art, challenging scarcity-based market.
- Article written by Helena Minginowicz, includes interview with Michael Pederson.
Entities
Artists
- Coby Katz
- Daniel Arsham
- Felipe Pantone
- Hebru Brantley
- Vhils
- Stickymonger
- Josh Sperling
- Tyrrell Winston
- Joshua Vides
- Gina Beavers
- Ludovic Nkoth
- Johnson Tsang
- Brooke DiDonato
- Joseph Lee
- Helena Minginowicz
- Michael Pederson
Institutions
- Contemporary100