WTF is an NFT?
This collection tells some of the narrative of NFTs. Going from Pepe meme jokes, through to collector cards to truly outstanding works. This collection should help anyone new to NFTs start to understand where these may be headed in a Web 3 future.
Our Oldest Work - 1st CryptoCubesExhibition
NFTs can be as simple as a cube, an atom or byte of technology right up to masterpieces and whole new worlds. Our oldest work is just a cube, a ticket to the Crypto Cubes exhibition, but marks the start of our incredible journey together.
Pepsatoshi by Leina (2014)
The birth of NFT art outside of unique tokens began with an extension of rare Pepe the frog memes in (2014) . This almost grotesque piece, gifted to the gallery, illustrates one of 316,739 copies. The artist Leina says “If you don't believe it or don't get it, I don't have the time to try to convince you, sorry.” This emulates many of the conversations NFT Arts has about NFTs. If you’re not a collector, you may never understand this exciting new chapter for crypto.
88 MPH by Squage
In harmony (and coincidence) one of our first minted works is a meme we were experimenting with. This shows the same experimentation and equilibrium with the first NFTs. With just 88 in existence this work also shows why NFTs could outclass traditional Cryptocurrencies in this new art field as digital artists find their way into the space. 88 MPH was our galleries first sale for 0.01 Eth ($144 at the time) and we believe long term this wonderful meme could turn into our galleries own currency.
Crypto Kitties (2017)
The original Crypto kitties by Dabbs Labs in 2017, put such strain on the Ethereum network that it almost slowed to a halt. Crypto Kitties did nothing for those advocating that collecting crypto is “like collecting Beanie Babies”. But these first NFTs showed the power and potential of this new art realm. This later work (Crypto Kitties Reimagined, 2020) shows the lasting impact they have had in our space.
Raging Bull (2021)
Bulls have had their place in the art world since Jean-Marie Chauvet found then in cave paintings dated some 31,000 years ago. On Wall St. and in Crypto they serve another purpose, communicating that the market is on a bull run. Not surprising then that lots of crypto art is Bullish, rather than bearish, too. This piece combines a naturalistic, zoological Bull teaming with the energy espousing out of the crypto market in early 2021 which had a number of key currencies at ATH (All Time Highs).
Digital Renaissance (2021)
With the world in lockdown, NFT art took on a new life. It seems little coincidence that as every artist was locked away NFTs would take a new direction.
The Lockdown Renaissance (2021)
Not everyone was a fan, as captured by our collection of FUD (Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt) collection of negative tweets. In as a goos natured as we can, we’re turning those that don’t “get it” into memes for the future. Looking back they may well have to admit they were wrong.
David Remixed (1505 / 2020)
The NFT movement much like blockchains themselves, builds and adds layers to famous works. This piece remixes Michelango’s David (1501-1504) with modernistic neon waves (2020). David is masked, like many of the crypto creators themselves. This rare piece (one of 5) could easily be overlooked by an NFT collector, but our team followed the white rabbit of blockchain to unearth this classic.
Salmon Lee (2021)
Salmon LEE (2021) was one of our gallery’s very first acquisitions. Immediately it’s creator @Kokoko showed the power of NFTs - this can be combined with her other works to make up more originals, just like Warhol’s original factory.
Girl with a Glitched Earring (2020)
We know this is a remix of the masterpiece by Dutch artist Vermeer (1665). But what the Glitched Artist shows is that NFTs can mix up and create new originals. We’d love to see even another layer added to this, for music to be included so ‘Girl with a’ becomes right up to date for when clubbing returns post lockdowns.
Nick Szabo Hashmask
We believe Nick Szabo is either a) Satoshi or b) a key member of team Satoshi. His Bitgold whitepaper, written 3 years before the Bitcoin whitepaper is almost identical in written style. With 21 Million Bitcoin in the world is it possible 2021 is a key year for Bitcoin and the teams true identity could be revealed by hashmasks in the next decade as their mast image is completed.
Godmasks (2021) by Nexus
We love the Godmasks by Nexus we have 4 in our collection. Could it be that by owning these you get your chance to represent these characters online. We don’t know but if so in future you may be able to ‘become’ Daft Punk, Elon Musk or Anyone with this collection.