SERPENT STATE
BY EMILY XIE FOR ART BASEL MIAMI BEACH 2025
About “Serpent State” by Emily Xie
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Serpent State by renowned digital artist Emily Xie is a limited-edition Art Basel Miami Beach release that explores movement, symmetry, and the generative logic that defines her acclaimed practice.
Presented as 80 digital editions, the release is accessed through a specially designed NFC-enabled Art Card. Each identical card assigns its collector a digital Serpent State edition and unlocks eligibility to purchase a matching hand-signed and hand-numbered fine-art print.
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The “Art Card” is a collectible, NFC-enabled artwork credential that elegantly unites the physical and digital. Tap the card with any modern phone to claim your digital artwork, and unlock access to purchase a matching hand-signed, hand-numbered print.
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The NFT artwork is permanently tied to the Art Card on the Base network and can only be transferred by physically scanning the card’s chip (the card functions as the transfer key)
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Art Basel and Iconic have partnered to bring Official Art Basel Art Fair Posters to a global audience, offering exclusive, museum-quality editions that celebrate the intersection of fine art and cutting-edge innovation.
Through this collaboration, collectors and art enthusiasts can access limited-edition works by renowned artists, available online and at Art Basel Shops worldwide.
This partnership reflects a shared commitment to elevating contemporary art, making exceptional works more accessible while upholding the highest standards of craftsmanship and authenticity.
The Art Basel Art Card
Details
Format & Size: Trading-card format — 2.5 × 3.5 in / 6.35 × 8.89 cm
Construction: Premium coated 16pt card stock, full-color and foil front/back
NFC Chip: Attached, scan with iOS/Android; chip links to your Serpent State edition
Presentation: Protective, magnetic hard case included — 2.87 x 4.33 in / 7.28 x 10.9 cm
Provenance: NFC chip provides on-chain record for verifiable linkage
Ownership & Transfer: The NFT artwork is permanently tied to the Art Card on the Base network and can only be transferred by physically scanning the card’s chip (the card functions as the transfer key)
Unlocks Print Access: The Art Card serves as your key to purchase a matching hand-signed, hand-numbered Serpent State print.
Purchase Price: $225 USD paid via credit card
Buyers are responsible for any applicable import duties or VAT on their purchase.