Introducing the "Believers Collection" – a tribute to all of those who are still here and keep pushing Web3 forward.
From hundreds of submissions we painstakingly curated 20 iconic pieces - a collage of emotions of the year passed immortalized in an annual collection
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It is official.
@ClaireSilver12
has joined our curation board. She is not only a fantastic AI collaborative artist, but also an OG cryptopunk, collector and a huge supporter of artists and NFTs. Thank you for all you do Claire!
Introducing the Alpha Collection (2022). A celebration of excellence in photography NFTs:
▶️ First Annual NFT collection
▶️ 100 Artists
▶️ 200 Beautiful images
▶️ Highly-curated by a panel of artists and collectors
Meet each of the artists below (random order) 👇
Happy New Year!!! 🎉
Twenty artists secretly just minted our annual collection for 2023. Each in their own contract.
The Believers Collection celebrates all of us, the crazy ones still here.
Pre-sale reservations start now. Can you guess the secret artists and pieces?
Happy World Photography Day! 🎉🎉
Let's start the megathread to celebrate!
Share your photos below and why you love photography. We will retweet our favorites
#WorldPhotographyDay
3 reasons to vote for Light in the
@SuperRare
Space Race:
1. We invest in artists
2. We curate with care
3. We take care of our collectors
👉Retweet and like for a chance at the this 🔥 piece from SR artist
@adazeokaro
And get your $RARE before monday!
Receipts below 🧵/1
Our first curated collection is here! 💫
We searched far and wide to find a collection our community would be proud to support - and here it is.
The Spiral of Containment: Rape's Aftermath by
@ElisaLIannacone
is beautiful and important work
👇🧵
We continue with Lilith's Ascension - a powerful piece full of emotion by the talented
@ArmandaBlum
.
We were delighted to discover Amina through our curation process and are excited to welcome her to
@light_artists
family. And she joins with a statement piece!
The memes by
@punk6529
have put a spotlight on so many artists. But have you actually looked at their work?
In this mega art thread we show side-by-side the memes vs. 1/1s by the same artists 👀
Collectors take note! 👇🧵
🎨 GM, Artists & Collectors ☕️
Get ready for a captivating conversation with
@batsoupyum
, TOMORROW 12/5!
🗓️ Mark your calendars, immerse yourself in the world of art 🚀
‼️ Set your reminders now ‼️
"Snow Glow" by
@delta_sauce
collected by
@batsoupyum
GM, Artists & Collectors! ☕️
Join us TODAY, for an inspiring "Artist Spotlight" featuring the incredibly talented
@faepaulinee
! 🌟
🕒 Don’t miss out on this inspiring chat as we dive deep into her artistic journey and creative process.
📌 Be there and be inspired!
Light will be in Miami for Art Basel with a massive digital display!
We have partnered with our friends at
@MONOLITHGallery
,
@MetaJungleNFT
,
@jmpailhon
and our curation board member
@GuyNorcal
to support NFT artists
See you Wed (11/30) from 4-8PM at the Scope Art Fair VIP day
Light has partnered with the Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern to create an innovative travel experience and a beautiful photography NFT collection for
@MO_HOTELS
!
Read more about it and how to participate below:
👇🧵
"Where is my Mind" by
@TS446photo
is our curated collection for February.
Tony Sellen is one of the OGs of photography NFTs and has multiple successful collections. He is known for B&W architectural and geometric street photography, but this is a special collection from him 1/
📸 Artist Spotlight🌟
Meet
@joelle_lb
, the Montreal-born photographer crafting minimalist landscapes and mesmerizing astrophotography. From fashion design to finance, her journey began in 2000. Now, she seamlessly blends art and tech.
Dive into Joelle's captivating world!
📌📌
"An Endless Journey" by Fujifilm ambassador
@bryanminear
is a reminder to be present to immortalize fleeting moments - in our minds, on camera and on the blockchain.
The first piece we are revealing is by the great
@ScottStrazzante
, who has been one of the most vocal supporter and advocate of photojournalism in web3.
"Muscles" was part of a classic documentary project, and to us is an iconic tribute to believing in yourself.
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Next we have "Comforting Delusion" by
@awelewacharles
Charles is a bright emerging star among NFT photographers and his work, full of meaning and intention, never stops getting better. We are proud to have him drop again with
@light_artists
🎉Whether you belong to our incredible communities or simply share our passion for art & community, we would be delighted to have you join us,
@clickcreateio
&
@light_artists
, at our “Manhattan Mixer”🥂
🖼️Enjoy art display, curated by
@LauraEl
!
🎉RSVP ⬇️
#NFTNYC2024
#NFTNYC
How do you curate art for a massive 3-story tall 360° display?
Its an art, not a science! But we generally focused on portrait orientation, central crops, and symmetry.
Here are all the Alpha Collection pieces we chose for the
@SCOPEArtShow
in Miami during Art Basel
👇
1/ Meet
@kmasad04
, renowned independent documentary photographer from Bangladesh, whose genesis NFT was part of the Alpha Collection (link below)
KM's photos have brought to light some of the world's most important issues, such as the Rohingya Refugee Crisis.🧵👇
Today is SECONDARY SUNDAY! 🎉
Share your photography NFTs available on secondary:
▶️Photo, link and price
▶️Must be listed in any platform
▶️Cannot be primary/listed by the artist
And let us know if you pick up anything. 👀
The Alpha Collection has 200 photos from different genres and styles. Instead of restricting submissions to a theme, we divided the collection into four sets of related images post-curation.
Meet the sets below 👇
The incredible
@AlexDawsonPhoto
is one of the many artists minting an NFT for the first time in the Light Alpha Collection. We love underwater shots!
Say hi and follow Alex guys!
Next we are happy to welcome "Breath" by
@gulyildizart
who remains relentless in creating magic moments with her camera.
In this piece "Ballet is expressing everything that cannot be expressed with words through dance."
"Light Through Obscurity" by
@TaraWorkman_
for the Believers Collection
Tara is one of most successful NFT artists and needs no introduction. A beautiful and hopeful piece. Also a rare opportunity. 12/
📸Artist Spotlight🌟
Meet
@fdilekyurdakul
, a multi-talented artist, lawyer, & lecturer from Turkey. Passionate about travel, street, & documentary photography. As a TEDx Speaker, she advocates for women's empowerment and social change.
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📸Artist Spotlight🌟
Meet
@gulyildizart
, a renowned Turkish photographer with a passion for minimalism and street photography. She crafts visuals that speak beyond words using light. A cinephile and videography graduate, she draws inspiration from art, psychology, and philosophy
📸Artist Spotlight🌟
Meet
@jose_ramos
, a landscape artist and doctor from Lisbon! His work has been featured in National Geographic, CNN Travel, Sony, and more.
Balancing photography and psychiatry, José uses his images to raise environmental awareness. 🌍✨
🔺🔻🔺
Next Believer is
@Reneejcampbell
who is well known to many of us in Web3 for her beautiful abstract macro work
"Paradise" is a piece with all the markings of her signature style, yet it has literal and figurative layers to it, making it evocative and unique.
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We will be at
@nft_paris
and have a ticket to GIVEAWAY for you to come see us!
To enter the 24 hour raffle:
1⃣ Like and retweet this tweet
2⃣ Join our discord and say gm (link on next tweet)
GM Artists and Collectors
📅 Mark Your Calendars 📌
Join us on 05/07, for an inspiring "Collectors Spotlight" featuring ClickCreate founder,
@GuyNorcal
! 🎉
Set your reminders and be ready to be inspired! 🚀
‘‘Infinity’’ by
@joelle_lb
, collected by
@GuyNorcal
📸Artist Spotlight🌟
Meet
@MikkoLagerstedt
, a Finnish fine art photographer known for his emotionally captivating work. From mundane moments to serene landscapes, his atmospheric vision inspires. Featured in Masters of Landscape Photography, Mikko's artistry resonates worldwide.
Next in the Believers collection is "Awakening" by Estonian fine art photographer
@AngelikaKollin
.
In the piece she brings out the best of her signature style - honest and unapologetic directness with an aura of intimate emotion and gracious dignity.
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You know him for his dance photography and his City collections, but
@OmarZRobles
has other hidden gems in his portfolio - like this beautiful city shot from the Alpha Collection!
Last day at
#nftparis
! Last chance to come to our booth to meet us and check out amazing art
Ask us about the superrare space race too
@SR_Gov
Born to Fly by
@Aboya_8
📸Artist Spotlight🌟
Meet
@J_BanksPhoto
20+ years capturing wonders globally. 🏆 Awarded by Nat Geo, Lonely Planet, TPOTY. From Baffin Bay to Antarctica, Jordan's lens has explored 100+ countries. Beyond the lens, he educates globally and is the founding editor of JRNY mag.
🔽
We are proud to announce our curated collection for February from OG NFT photographer
@TS446photo
!!
You know Tony from his architectural and geometric street photography, but this collection on mental health is his most personal project.
Full reveal and reservations tomorrow!
Artist Spotlight 🌟 GM!
Meet
@SketchLight_ray
, the queen of Light painting, addicted to illuminating darkness with mesmerizing light art.
Her mission? To Illuminate the world about the captivating realm of "light painting" and its inherent charm' 💙
#Lightartist
Next up is "The Sound of Silence" a beautiful piece by the established
@rachstewart_nz
A reflection shot that invites a reflection. A twilight in her instantly recognizable signature style. A treat to the senses and the soul.
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GM, Artists & Collectors ☕️
⏱️ We’re just moments away⏱️
Join us in a few hours as we host an inspiring artist spotlight with the esteemed
@mindzeye
‼️ Set your reminders and don't miss out! ‼️
Twitter is hiding spaces now! So we put together a list of some cool upcoming spaces in Photography NFTs.
Let us know if we missed anything. We can send this every week if you guys like. (links below)
✨GM Artists and Collectors✨
Join us with
@MellamoArt
on 1/30 🗓️ as we shine a spotlight on the amazing
@sunnysangwan
🔔 See you there!
"Near of Far" by
@ozbrv
(Ozlem Buyukevren)
"Passenger" is a beautiful and very personal piece by
@FelixInden
, the king of Faroe Islands and a believer in the NFT space. We are glad to have him in the Believers collection.
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