Renowned artist Brian Donnelly, better known as KAWS, releases physical sculptures backed by blockchain. The collection was developed in partnership with AllRightsReserved, a creative studio based in Hong Kong.
The drop celebrates the studio’s anniversary and the twelve years of partnerships with KAWS. Dubbed “KAWS Bronze Editions,” the collection includes twelve physical sculptures: Clean Slate, BFF, Seeing, At This Time, Watching, Shelter, Alone Time, Still Moment, Here Today, Space, Good Morning, and Passing Through.
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Each artwork comes in an edition of 250. In addition, there are 50 artist-proof sculptures. The full set costs HK$ 263,760, which is the equivalent of approximately $34,288. Single figures go for HK$ 21,980, which is approximately $2,857 at the time of writing. AllRightsReserved accepts both fiat and cryptocurrencies as a form of payment.
Notably, the physical artworks are backed by blockchain authentication. Every figure includes a chip that links it to a digital token. The release is the first time KAWS utilizes the “tap-to-own” technology and offers holders both the physical items and the NFTs. Collectors have a chance to draw applications for the raffle through December 19.
On the occasion of @ARR_ltd’s 20th anniversary, we have partnered with #KAWS to launch “KAWS Bronze editions”, the first time the editions can be authenticated on chain.Enter Draw NOW (https://t.co/mcnI4H1bCZ)Ends on: 19 Dec 5am EST / 6pm HKTAccepting fiat & cryptocurrency pic.twitter.com/lnJPZUmhug
— AllRightsReserved (@ARR_ltd) December 15, 2022
While the artist is relatively new to the NFT space and has never released an on-chain collection before, he is an artist advisor for the NFT-focused digital art platform GODA, co-founded by recording artist Pharrell Williams.
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