April 30, 2024, New York, USA, Chainwire
First major contemporary artist to adopt Bitcoin blockchain
LiveArt proudly presents Human by Yue Minjun, the contemporary art giant’s first Ordinals collection.
This pioneering collection of 1,200 unique digital masterpieces on the Bitcoin blockchain chronicles pivotal moments that defined the digital era. With over $150 million in physical and digital art sales, Yue Minjun’s iconic laugh resonates louder than ever.
“The Bitcoin blockchain has unparalleled reliability and permanence in the cryptocurrency world. We brought Yue Minjun to Bitcoin Ordinals because the blue-chip artists of the art world are the blue-chip blockchains of the cryptocurrency world,” says Boris Pevzner, CEO and co-founder of LiveArt. Human is supported by a narrative that has fetched millions of dollars at auction and broken records with “Gweong-Gweong,” which sold for $6.9 million at Christie’s Hong Kong.
Yue Minjun shares his vision. “After my first foray into NFTs with ‘Boundless,’ I became even more fascinated by the potential of Web3 technology. The dynamic evolution of Bitcoin and the broader landscape of decentralized finance have inspired me to interpret world history from a digital perspective. ‘Human’ embodies this vision and combines my art with an important contemporary narrative.”
Scheduled for release on May 8, 2024, Human represents an inflection point for art on the Bitcoin blockchain. Published exclusively on LiveArt in partnership with the top Ordinals community, including Ordinals Council, Sparks, Xverse, Pizza Ninjas, and Ink, among others.
“Yue Minjun’s ‘Human’ Ordinals collection is an important milestone for the Bitcoin blockchain. As the first major contemporary artist of Bitcoin Ordinals, Yue Minjun will forever be remembered as a pioneering artist in Bitcoin blockchain history. Ordinals Council is proud to support this groundbreaking project that paves the way for the future of Bitcoin art,” said Serge Ajamian, Founder of Ordinals Council.
This collection is expected to sell out quickly during the ‘whitelist’ event exclusively for LiveArt partners and members. Get ready to witness monumental changes in the world where art and Bitcoin meet.
About Live Art:
Founded by art market experts from Sotheby’s and Christie’s and backed by top blockchain investors such as Animoca Brands, Binance Labs, OKX, and Hashkey, LiveArt is revolutionizing the integration of art and Web3. The platform introduces the best contemporary artists to a cryptocurrency audience and leads the digital-first way to buy and collect art. LiveArt leverages AI, blockchain technology, and insightful market analytics to deliver an unparalleled collecting experience, allowing collectors to acquire and trade art digitally from anywhere. Powered by the $ART utility token, LiveArt expands benefits for its community and partners, making art more accessible and recognized as an important asset class in the Web3 world.
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Man and Freedom Leading the People by Yue Minjun, 2024
Humans and Venus by Yue Minjun, 2024
Man and the Leaning Tower, Yue Minjun, 2024
Man and Moon Landing by Yue Minjun, 2024
Humans and Pharaohs, Yue Minjun, 2024
Man and Michelangelo, artist Minjun Yue, 2024
Humans and Marilyn by Yue Minjun, 2024
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