"that's how we ended up here... it's about the energy" says Alpha Centauri Kid.
'self portrait in the garden of the Muse' sells for $200,000 USD to bba.eth.
It is the sixth and final 1/1 from the 'Piano Blossoms' collection debuted with Avant Arte in October, 2024.
Full Context via ACK:
"I had no intentions of selling the self portrait, but when a great collector such as bba makes a strong and thoughtful offer, you have to consider it fully.
i'm a firm believer in the reciprocation of the energy of the Universe (the Muse), and letting it be the guide of all things art.
that's how we ended up here. it was not a meaningless transaction. it was not about number. it's about the energy.
the Muse Facktory will honor that energy by going forth to create the absurd and magnificent things we are destined to create."
Via BBA:
"Exactly one year ago, I won the auction for til death do us part, Alpha Centauri Kid's defining masterpiece.
Today I'm grateful to add self portrait in the garden of the Muse to my collection—a perfect complement and ack first true self-portrait."
Via Hivemind:
"Securing our five 1/1s from the October auction was a testament to our deep conviction in a.c.k's work and the Piano Blossoms' significance within his artistic legacy. This latest acquisition only strengthens that belief and the growing appreciation for his talent."
Friday, January 31:
'Coin Whisperer' by Maciej drabik via The Memes by 6529: up to 329 editions available at 0.06529 ETH each
The Muse speaks, and the day has an exciting surprise headline. The self portrait sale continues a strong string of events for Alpha Centauri Kid in advance of his Grand Exhibition.
The 1/1 category is a fun one today with a deep cut acquisition and story from MLow, a breaking AMC acquisition, an older Hafftka, a Dazy acquisition (that's two for the artist this week), and spicy Botto secondary offer. Let's see if the latter sparks a sale today.
With all of the above said, secondary 1/1/X and collection volume remains in a slumber.
Catch Up:
Monday's 'The DAM Show' with Fvckrender, Coldie, and Artacle. Watch or listen to the recording here.
Today Reported:
Sales thresholds of (USD) $10k+ Collection, $1k+ 1/1, $2.5k+ 1/1/X, and $1k+ Edition artworks
Under threshold but interesting to me are 3 'LetsWalk' by DeeKay selling for 0.285 ETH (Dog Walker #084), 0.207 & 0.2 WETH (both Devil #041).
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