Today is a unique day hosted by Sotheby's, a famous 280-year-old British auction house. The Digital Art Day Sale event features the auction of unique nfts, including works by Beeple and CryptoPunk. The event started at 14:00 EST and will last until August 22.
The sale explores generative art, a creative process that combines art and technology through algorithms. This event also pays tribute to pioneering women who have had a significant impact on the world of digital art with their innovative work.
Featured CryptoPunk nft for sale
A CryptoPunk nft called Punk491.png CryptoPunk is one of the big-ticket items up for auction. It is a digital collectible from Larva Labs, made up of 10,000 different algorithmically produced figurines. Located on the ethereum blockchain as an nft, each CryptoPunk is a 24×24 pixel image depicting various characters such as people, zombies, apes, or aliens.
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CryptoPunks, launched in 2017, is one of the first nfts to show ownership of original digital content on the blockchain. In 2021, Sotheby's sold Cryptopunk #7523 for $11.8 million. This CryptoPunk was an Alien type, known for its blue-green skin tone.
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Another notable item in the sale is a work by Beeple, whose real name is Mike Winkelmann. Beeple is known for his significant work in the nft space. He is a digital artist and graphic designer. Beeple’s nft titled “Everydays: The First 5000 Days” sold for $69.3 million at Christie’s in March 2021. This sale set a record for digital art.
Beeple's continuing influence on digital art
Beeple's work continues to push the boundaries of digital art and nfts. His pieces frequently explore how technology and creativity come together, making him an important figure in the digital art scene. The auction of his work at Sotheby's highlights his impact in this field.
Sotheby's celebrates the Digital Art Day Sale as a key moment in the development of the art market. The auction connects traditional art collecting with the future of digital art. This event is not just about selling art; it is also about celebrating innovation and the new opportunities offered by digital formats.
