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Contemporary100 Launches the World’s First Contemporary Art Trading Card Universe
SummaryThe inaugural 2026 Collection launches July 28 exclusively on Contemporary100.com.Each 10-card pack includes nine Base Cards, one Foil Card and a chance to pull a one-of-one Artist-Signed Card.The lineup features Daniel Arsham, Felipe Pantone, Hebru Brantley, Vhils, Stickymonger, Josh Sperling and more.Contemporary100 is bringing the thrill of trading cards to the art world with the launch of Contemporary [Trading Cards], a new collectible platform featuring 100 contemporary artists from around the globe.Launching exclusively through Contemporary100.com on July 28, the inaugural 2026 Collection reimagines the traditional trading card as an accessible way to discover and collect contemporary art. Each randomized pack contains 10 cards, including nine Base Cards, one Foil Card and the possibility of pulling a one-of-one card signed by the featured artist.The first collection brings together artists working across painting, sculpture, photography, installation, digital art, performance and public art. Daniel Arsham, Felipe Pantone, Hebru Brantley, Tyrrell Winston, Joshua Vides, Stickymonger, Vhils, Josh Sperling, Gina Beavers, Ludovic Nkoth, Johnson Tsang, Brooke DiDonato and Joseph Lee are among the artists included in the lineup.“Trading cards exist between image, object and memory, carrying stories that extend beyond their surface."— Daniel Arsham“Trading cards exist between image, object and memory, carrying stories that extend beyond their surface,” Daniel Arsham said in a statement. “Bringing contemporary artists into this format opens up collecting in a broader way, giving artists a chance to create something attainable and exciting for their fans.”Although artists have previously experimented with trading cards through individual projects and limited collaborations, Contemporary [Trading Cards] positions itself as the first platform to unite 100 artists within a single collectible ecosystem. Each card is designed to function as both a collectible object and an introduction to the artist’s work, offering an alternative to acquiring original pieces that are often limited by price and availability.“We’ve spent years helping tens of millions of people discover contemporary art online,” Contemporary100 founder Coby Katz added. “We’re bringing that same sense of discovery into the real world, making contemporary art more accessible by giving fans a new way to discover artists, support the ones they love and build their own collection.”Future collections will introduce additional artworks, chase cards, limited editions, collaborations and community activations. Contemporary [Trading Cards] launches July 28, with single packs priced at $49.99 USD, three packs at $129.99 USD and ten packs at $399.99 USD.Click here to view full gallery at Hypebeast