Coverage dated November 5, 2023
Guests at Bored Ape event in Hong Kong struck by vision problems Headline from The Guardian
More than a dozen attenders of NFT group’s festival, which used ultraviolet light, complained of ‘eye burn’ on social media
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The Guardian
Guests at Bored Ape event in Hong Kong struck by vision problems ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Nov 5, 2023
The Guardian's feed description More than a dozen attenders of NFT group’s festival, which used ultraviolet light, complained of ‘eye burn’ on social media
The Daily Dot
'ApeFest' attendees blinded, hospitalized after UV light fiasco at Bored Ape NFT party ↗ (opens The Daily Dot) Published Nov 5, 2023
The Daily Dot's feed description Numerous attendees of ApeFest, an event centered around the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT, have reported experiencing eye problems and sunburns.
Fortune
Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT event visitors blame lighting at ApeFest for ‘severe eye burn’ caused by unprotected exposure to ultraviolet rays ↗ (opens Fortune) Published Nov 5, 2023
Fortune's feed description “We are aware of this situation and are taking it seriously,” a spokesperson for Yuga Labs said. “We are actively reaching out to those affected to better understand the root cause.”
Insider
Bored Ape creator investigates claims that guests at its NFT event suffered agonizing eye problems because of UV lights on the stage ↗ (opens Insider) Published Nov 5, 2023
Insider's feed description Visitors to ApeFest in Hong Kong said in posts on X that their eyes were burning after the NFT event. At least three said they had to go to hospital.
Variety
Attendees at Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT Event Report ‘Severe Eye Burn,’ Skin Irritation ↗ (opens Variety) Published Nov 5, 2023
Variety's feed description Attendees to Yuga Labs' Bored Yacht Ape Club NFT celebration reported eye and skin irritation, potentially from UV light used at the event.
