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What’s up, Eminent fam? Boy, do we have a lot to share this week!
We’ve been diving into layers of photography collage, musing on the cultural shift that is Jack Butcher’s unique twist on PFP art, and drooling over some incredible finds on FND 🌐
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We hosted some banger panel discussions on Monday, July 17. One was with Alex Kittoe and the other was with Austin // lordofthecats. Both artists have been digging a certain style lately, and they shared a bit of the process with us. The results look absolutely incredible.
It’s fascinating to learn how images of textures, such as crumbled paper or bricks, can be layered onto photos to create depth, express emotion, and explore certain motifs.
We love this collaborative piece by Alex Kittoe and Holly Herbert titled ‘Slowly Drifting.’ The delightful blend of detailed elements, soft pink hues, and carefully edited nature shots all coalesce into a harmonious whole.
‘Slowly Drifting’ by Alex Kittoe and Holly Herbert
Check it out here on FND:
Jack Butcher’s Latest Release
Everybody knows PFP art is speculative. Some artists shun it altogether in protest of the hyper-commercial nature of on-chain art in popular media coverage. For Jack Butcher, this presented a unique challenge worth tackling.
With the release of his Visualize Value series in Q1 2023, Jack became a household name. His Opepen Edition collection was a resounding success, symbolizing a shift in Web3’s minting culture. Unlike most projects, Jack Butcher’s open editions are super affordable (under $2 before gas fees), and the market ultimately decides the supply.
FOR THE CULTURE
— beeple (@beeple)
1:11 AM • Jul 17, 2023
Last week, Jack released a new collection inspired by NotThreadGuy’s signature Mutant Ape PFP. The collection is open to mint forever, with all proceeds going to the Web3 content creator — an industry first. In a space where influential individuals often throw their audiences under the bus for a quick buck, the success of this collaboration is a welcome development.
Not only was the launch a commercial success, but it also inspired art tributes from the likes of Beeple, 0xDesigner, Sarah Script, Jeff Jag, and Jacob Horne. The artist also released an online tool that allows anyone to create their own Opepen-themed art. Judging by the flood of Opepen JPEGs on our feed through the week, we’d say it was a pretty fun experience!
Yesterday I made over 200 Opepen
Here's how you can make your own
🧵
@jackbutcher— Breads (@Breads_eth)
1:38 PM • Jul 17, 2023
W1Curates Takes London
Right at the heart of Oxford, a team of big brains are hard at work to promote and sustain contemporary art. The modus operandi of choice is fostering new artistic trends by delivering top notch projects in art, fashion, and music. This past week was no different.
In collaboration with Wimbledon and Andy Murray, the art platform exhibited ‘The Exposition,’ an open edition collection by the iconic generative artist, Refik Anadol. Marking the Tennis superstar’s 10th career anniversary, the significant provenance of this collection cannot be overemphasized.
This @refikanadol advised open edition is $147 and it's a collaboration with @andy_murray & @Wim@Wimbledonadd to the mix. Just under 6 hours left for 'The Exposition'.
You'll also be able to purchase a physical print later in the year if you are an owner of the NFT.
I picked up… httptwitter.com/i/web/status/1…p
— Pranksy 📦 (@pranksy)
4:09 PM • Jul 16, 2023
Selected works by Kid Eight are also going on exhibition at W1Curates through the month of July, while Fvckrender will be exhibiting through the month of August. Find more information about their events here.
Art Spotlight 🔍
Last week, we were itching to see some new art, so we put out a call for submissions. You guys went crazy, flooding our comments section with amazing artwork that blew us away. That was easily the highlight of our week on Twitter, tbh.
This piece by Victoria West, titled ‘VITA,’ caught our attention.
Just in time to ruin your holiday and remind you that we're all going to die...
V I T A
available now on @SuperRare🧵
— Victoria West 🏴☠️💎(.tez/.eth) (@vwestphoto_nb)
4:08 PM • Apr 17, 2022
It’s an audio-visual reminder of our fragile mortality, rendered with such grace and brilliance that it delicately conveys the poignant message.
We love how Victoria’s work transcends the bounds of what photography can and should be. It’s only right that such a powerful work of art should live forever on the blockchain.
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