Before this year, crypto was a cult. In 2021, crypto became culture.The movement was both catalyzed and led by the standard-bearer of digital art, Mike Winkelmann, known to the world as Beeple. No one in crypto had predicted that art would be what would bring crypto into the mainstream before this year, but here we are, and I am very grateful for the new energy and new entrants … [Read more...] about Why I Spent $29M on a Beeple
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Most Influential 2021: Beeple
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) were already gaining steam before Mike Winkelmann, the digital artist who publishes under the name Beeple, sold a work at a Christie’s auction for $69.9 million. But it was that sale, made in Ethereum’s currency ETH, that brought the sub-sector to public consciousness. Winkelmann was a successful artist before NFTs, having worked with several … [Read more...] about Most Influential 2021: Beeple
Tron founder Justin Sun just paid $6 million for a Beeple NFT
Tron founder Justin Sun splurged over $6 million on a non-fungible token (NFT) created by digital artist Mike Winklemann, as per a tweet this morning. The piece is called ‘Oceans Front’ and part of a climate change initiative.NFTs for climate changeThe NFT was part of an art lineup called “CarbonDrop,” featuring crypto art from the likes of Sara Ludy, Refik Anadol, Andres … [Read more...] about Tron founder Justin Sun just paid $6 million for a Beeple NFT
Acclaimed digital artist & Beeple collaborator Alberto Mielgo announces NFT drop
You might not know his name, but you've probably seen his work.For years Alberto Mielgo has been producing digital art for movies, television, and commercials. Notable works include an episode of Netflix’s LOVE DEATH AND ROBOTS (for which he and his 70-plus man team won multiple Emmys), music videos for The Gorillaz, and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, where he collaborated … [Read more...] about Acclaimed digital artist & Beeple collaborator Alberto Mielgo announces NFT drop
‘Beeple’ NFT sold for $69 million is the fourth most expensive artwork sold by a living artist
Is money even real anymore? The NFT sector is making it seem soBeeple’s big dayOne of the world’s most expensive art pieces was sold by auction house Christie’s yesterday—a non-fungible token (NFT) art by digital artist Mike Winkelmann, popularly known by his online persona ‘Beeple.’It is now the world’s third most expensive piece to be sold by a living artist..@beeple's piece … [Read more...] about ‘Beeple’ NFT sold for $69 million is the fourth most expensive artwork sold by a living artist