Mike Winkelmann

Christie's Press Release: First Editions, Second Thoughts - An Auction to Benefit English PEN

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Monday, June 13, 2022

First Editions, Second Thoughts(FEST) will raise much needed funds to support English PEN's work to defend free expression and campaign for writers who are at risk.

Key Points: 
  • First Editions, Second Thoughts(FEST) will raise much needed funds to support English PEN's work to defend free expression and campaign for writers who are at risk.
  • Art works from highly esteemed artistsAnish Kapoor, Tracey Emin, Antony Gormley, Ai Weiwei and Edmund de Waal are included in the auction.
  • Philippe Sands, President, English PEN, and professor of law at University College London, comments, 'It is thrilling to embark on a First Editions, Second Thoughts auction with Christie's.
  • Today, the work of English PEN is more important and relevant than ever, and this wonderful auction will help in its vital work.'

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Photojournalist Lynsey Addario to Release From the Flames on MakersPlace: An NFT Collection Calling Attention to the Deadly Effects of Climate Change

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MakersPlace, the premier marketplace for rare and authentic digital artworks, today announced in collaboration with Ioconic, the company integrating global brands into Web3, that it will be offering the genesis NFT collection From the Flames of Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario. The photographs were featured in a National Geographic series on the California wildfires of 2021, one of which was a cover for National Geographic's Year in Pictures, will be released exclusively on MakersPlace on June 1st, 2022 at 3:30PM PT. The carbon neutral From the Flames NFT Collection will be offset using Aerial, a sustainability platform that calculates the carbon emissions based on associated energy use.

Key Points: 
  • The carbon neutral From the Flames NFT Collection will be offset using Aerial , a sustainability platform that calculates the carbon emissions based on associated energy use.
  • Addario is a Pulitzer Prize winner and one of the five most influential photographers of the past 25 years as named by American Photo magazine in 2015.
  • Her work is often centered around important social and environmental issues such as human rights and climate change.
  • Please visit: https://makersplace.com/
    Pulitzer Prize-winning American photojournalist Lynsey Addario has covered global humanitarian crises and conflicts for the past 20 years.

TRON Founder Justin Sun Attends the Inaugural NFTBERLIN with His Twelve Digital Zodiac Heads Collection

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Tuesday, May 24, 2022

On May 24, NFTBERLIN tweeted that Justin Sun, the founder of TRON, confirmed attendance at the first NFTBERLIN event virtually and participation in a panel discussion on the future trends of NFT.

Key Points: 
  • On May 24, NFTBERLIN tweeted that Justin Sun, the founder of TRON, confirmed attendance at the first NFTBERLIN event virtually and participation in a panel discussion on the future trends of NFT.
  • He will exhibit many of his valuable collections, including the Twelve Digital Zodiac Heads, which are to be presented to the public for the first time.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220522005048/en/
    TRON Founder Justin Sun Attends the Inaugural NFTBERLIN with His Twelve Digital Zodiac Heads Collection (Graphic: Business Wire)
    NFTBERLIN is a community-led unconference and exhibition focusing on the innovative development of NFT.
  • An art collector and an early NFT practitioner, Justin Sun was also invited to this NFTBERLIN event.

NFT Platform MakersPlace Announces Latest Collection of Urs Fischer's CHAOS Series

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MakersPlace, the premier marketplace for rare and authentic digital artworks, announced today that Urs Fischer, a world-renowned visual contemporary artist will be auctioning the next pieces of his iconic CHAOS collection on MakersPlace on May 23. All four pieces are one-of-one and will be open auctions.

Key Points: 
  • His latest creation, CHAOS #96 JR will help fund JR's charity, with all proceeds donated to Can Art Change the World?, said Craig Palmer, CEO of MakersPlace.
  • Urs Fischer will authorize each digital creation in the CHAOS series and verify them himself through the blockchain.
  • MakersPlace ensures scarcity and uniqueness that only a limited number of authentic digital art editions can ever be owned.
  • MakersPlace enables digital art buyers to collect unique works from art and culture pioneers while supporting investment in the digital creator community.

Radio Broadcasts of Early World Series Baseball Games Were Blasted into Space. Did Aliens Tune In?

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

As the story by Dacaro goes, sometime in the last year, these sports-loving aliens visited Earth but were invisible to humans.

Key Points: 
  • As the story by Dacaro goes, sometime in the last year, these sports-loving aliens visited Earth but were invisible to humans.
  • During their visits, they attended games for all Major League Baseball teams, got drunk on beer, which made them temporarily visible or so the eclectic art reveals.
  • Collectors can participate in three nine-inning "games" spread out over several weeks consisting of nine NFTs per inning (drops).
  • The goal is to own all NFTs for your favorite team and compete in the World Series game that will include giveaways.

MakersPlace Announces Release of Thelonious Monk and Javier Arrés One-of-One NFT Artwork

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Friday, May 13, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MakersPlace, the premier marketplace for rare and authentic digital artworks, today announced the estate of 20th century jazz legend Thelonious Monk and world-renowned motion and GIF artist, Javier Arrés, have teamed up to release artworks inspired by Thelonious Monk's infamous "Underground" album cover as an NFT. It will be released exclusively on MakersPlace on May 19, 2022 at 3:30 PM PT.

Key Points: 
  • It also incorporates a never before heard Thelonious Monk audio, including a special narration from his son, T.S.
  • Javier, an incredibly fresh, 21st century artist, whom we officially love, and Thelonious Monk, a musical giant for the ages."
  • "These two Visual Toys are a tribute and collaboration with the work and spirit of Thelonious Monk, his rebellion, creativity and breaking of norms and barriers," says Javier Arrs.
  • Arrs' undeniably distinct artwork style sets him apart in the seemingly saturated world of digital art.

JUNGLE NFT MARKETPLACE TO LAUNCH LATER THIS YEAR

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

DUBAI, UAE, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jungle, a brand new NFT marketplace poised to revolutionize the industry, announced it will be officially launching its platform later this year.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jungle, a brand new NFT marketplace poised to revolutionize the industry, announced it will be officially launching its platform later this year.
  • Jungle NFT Marketplace hopes to change this.
  • While details on Jungle NFT Marketplace platform are still emerging, they have started to assemble an incredibly talented team that comes with billions of dollars worth of experience in online transactions.
  • Launching in Spring/Summer 2022, Jungle is the world's first NFT marketplace that makes buying non-fungible tokens simple and easy while rewarding its members and fostering a sense of community amongst its network.

Artmarket.com: a Warhol at $200 million explained by Artprice in five points

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Monday, May 9, 2022

Last year, a Picasso painting sold for $103 million, but the record that really impressed was the $69 million for a work by Beeple.

Key Points: 
  • Last year, a Picasso painting sold for $103 million, but the record that really impressed was the $69 million for a work by Beeple.
  • In 2021, his auction turnover reached $348 million, exceeding the $300 million threshold for the first time in six years thanks to some 1,600 works sold worldwide.
  • Estimated between $40 and $60 million, the canvas was finally acquired for $47.4 million.
  • Discover Artmarket and its Artprice department on video: www.artprice.com/video
    Artmarket and its Artprice department was founded in 1997 by its CEO, thierry Ehrmann.

Artmarket.com: a Warhol at $200 million explained by Artprice in five points

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 9, 2022

Last year, a Picasso painting sold for $103 million, but the record that really impressed was the $69 million for a work by Beeple.

Key Points: 
  • Last year, a Picasso painting sold for $103 million, but the record that really impressed was the $69 million for a work by Beeple.
  • In 2021, his auction turnover reached $348 million, exceeding the $300 million threshold for the first time in six years thanks to some 1,600 works sold worldwide.
  • Estimated between $40 and $60 million, the canvas was finally acquired for $47.4 million.
  • Discover Artmarket and its Artprice department on video: www.artprice.com/video
    Artmarket and its Artprice department was founded in 1997 by its CEO, thierry Ehrmann.

Deadpool Creator Rob Liefeld to Auction BloodStrike #1 Remastered Comic Book NFT on MakersPlace

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Monday, May 2, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MakersPlace, the premier marketplace for rare and authentic digital artworks, today announced that Rob Liefeld, the legendary, illustrious comic book creator of Marvel's Deadpool, Cable, X-Force and more, will be auctioning nine unique NFT covers for his anniversary edition of 1992's Bloodstrike #1.

Key Points: 
  • For more information on the drop, visit https://makersplace.com/robliefeld/drops/bloodstrike
    MakersPlace is the premier NFT marketplace for digital art.
  • Please visit: https://makersplace.com/
    Rob Liefeld is an Illustrious comic book Creator, Writer, Artist and Author from Orange County, CA, best known as the creator of everyone's favorite Merc With A Mouth, Marvel's "Deadpool".
  • Deadpool, along with one of Liefeld's other popular creations, Cable, was spun off when Liefeld created X-Force.
  • In 1992, Liefeld left Marvel and alongside 6 other notable comic book creators and created IMAGE COMICS.