In 1989, British computer scientist Sir Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web and changed the world forever. In this video, Sir Tim reflects on the inspiration for his technological transformation and the series of events that led him to the landmark moment.
Sotheby’s auctioned the source code for the World Wide Web in a standalone online auction ‘This Changed Everything’ (23 – 30 June 2021). The original time stamped files, signed by Sir Tim, were made available as an NFT, along with an animated visualisation of the code, a letter by Sir Tim reflecting on the process of creating the code, and a digital ‘poster’ of the full code. The digital artefact sold for $5.4M.
This Friday is a special day for me! Not only is it my birthday, it also marks the date that I will officially release an ongoing collection of works spanning from 2018 to the present.
I present to you “Sitter” going live on 11.25.22. There will be a special auction on the 24th. For more details read the Medium article here: https://medium.com/@jaygoldingart/when-was-the-last-time-you-sat-for-a-portrait-21fa8b5e0fbc
Iconic Jay-Z sneakers costs more than 1 BTC in public NFT auction
Relevant Customs, a well-known shoe brand in celebrity circles, has launched an auction of “artist-certified sneakers” of the iconic sneakers from Brooklyn Zoo. At the ClubRare platform, the auction will be on June 21st.
“Jackson Pollock, the renowned American artist known for his abstract expressionist paintings, didn't often speak at length about the monetary value of his art. He was more focused on the creative and expressive aspects of his work. Pollock did express his thoughts on art in general and his artistic process, but discussions about the market value of his art were not a central theme in his public statements. The value of his art became more prominent in later years, as his works gained significant recognition and fetched high prices in the art market.”