Photo by Swati Chakraborty
Week #4 | 8.22.25 - 8.28.25
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• @dave_krugman wrapped auctions for his NIGHTMOVES series on Transient Labs, with all 10/10 pieces selling for 5.66 ETH after 118 bids. Collectors included @Vslav_eth, @lifeofc, @IWannabeeNFT, @ArtOnBlockchain, @Coldie, @gpunknft, @balon_art, an anon, and @pengwinpants. Inspired by Blade Runner and The Matrix, the drop revisited steam motifs from his 2022 SPECTERS series. Each collector also received a signed fine art print. Final hour bids came in from @Vince_Van_Dough, @Blondie23LMD, @GuyNorcal, @killianmoore_, and @rainerhosch. SHIMMER went to @ArtOnBlockchain (snowfro), tying the project back to Art Blocks inspirations. Dave also opened @framesbyvik’s drop with a bid and hosted a giveaway for DRIP 352, encouraging community engagement.
• @framesbyvik’s In Shadows series gained support despite account suspensions limiting visibility. @MichaelBuda2 started the first bid, and the community rallied to circulate the work — a reminder of how fragile web3 infrastructure can be.
• @badgerdnft sold two 1/1s — Where Silence Stands and Frozen Breath — to @oaknarrow on Transient Labs. Both are part of New Zealand, Through My Eyes, a series built on calm, reflective landscapes from a family trip. Only two editions and two 1/1s remain.
• @mariafynsknorup moved her dreamlike self-portrait series All the colours of the wind to Transient Labs. Through dream doors sold to @nftlisa for 0.2331 ETH, exploring the line between reality and imagination through conceptual storytelling.
• @awayiflew airdropped a special Skew edition to bidders of The Lands of Transition, thanking the community for their support of his synesthesia-based project.
• @photosbyswati collected Dreamscape from @PelinGenc_ and received an early collector airdrop of Re-Fresh.
• @deftony83 celebrated having only four Eternals left from the 25-piece set. His blend of AI and drone photography continues to drive strong demand.
• @aida_studios sold multiple surreal editions on Foundation, totaling over 0.5 ETH in sales.
• @ArtFromAbove sold Stargazing, a self-portrait long-exposure edition, for 0.1 ETH — a milestone moment for astrophotography on chain.
• @kthegroove sold a 1/1 landscape on Foundation for 0.3 ETH, echoing themes of environmental awareness and natural beauty.
• @PelinGenc_ sold out her Walk Through the Lines editions, building on the momentum of Dreamscape and continuing to attract collectors to her conceptual line-based work.
• @0xGrainX marked a special moment as @brusch_eth received his physical HDGlass print of a 1/1 NFT photograph, for 0.4 ETH. -
• @PaulineFaieff launched The Alphabet, a groundbreaking series of 26 1/1 body art pieces paired with original poems on Bitcoin Ordinals. These serve as genesis works exploring themes of healing, empowerment, and self-expression through her own body as muse. Auctions open at a $1,000 reserve per letter, with bids above $1,200 allowing guardians to choose their letter (highest first). Phases 2 and 3 are teased for deeper interactive experiences.
• @dorinphotograph introduced REBORN as limited editions on Manifold at 0.1 ETH each (six available), featuring a WPE-awarded composition exploring rebirth and fine art themes. He also listed new Golden Shape 1/1s on Manifold with updated lower prices, aiming to place these abstract geometric portraits and nudes into collectors’ hands.
• @vlwphotography released BlueMountains, an edition of 15 at 0.022 ETH on Manifold. Captured with a drone above a dried salt lake in Western Australia, the piece continues her series of real-world, single-frame landscape adventures.
• @alexandruchitu_ launched Everything Happens in a Blink on Transient Labs, a personal collection of 69 1/1s shot in Hong Kong (February 2024). Each street and documentary-style image includes a signed physical print, blending digital and tangible art through cinematic nostalgia.
• @andrewhookerph1 introduced Love in Ice on Signals.art, an abstract Intentional Camera Movement (ICM) collection made by freezing items in ice. Using a fair launch system, interested collectors can register and bid over time to determine true market interest.
• @mickmcc_photos offered Irish Seascapes on Manifold for 0.15 ETH, a peaceful exploration of Ireland’s rugged coastline.
• @billydeee_ highlighted two remaining 1/1s — Terror and Liberate — from the TOUCH series on Transient Labs, focusing on raw emotional street portraits.
• @newlightvisuals promoted a more accessible edition on @transientlabs, designed to broaden reach and connect through shared human experience.
• @arijitmondal1 dropped new photography pieces.
• @joelle_lb spotlighted her final six introspective 1/1s, available in the 0.1–0.125 ETH range.
• @kristophershinn launched a new black-and-white photography series Still Kyoto, priced at 0.069 ETH per photo, with works already beginning to sell out.
• @TarainAbstract released a collection of abstract 1/1s on Manifold, starting at 0.2 ETH, focused on geometric forms found in nature.
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• @photosbyswati hosted a deep dive discussion on the Click Create founders podcast, covering her early life influences, entry into web3, passion for art collecting, and the real-life friendships forged in the NFT space — offering inspiration for newcomers.
• @ashtontekno shared a thoughtful thread on the impact of AI on various professions, with a special focus on photography — debating how tools like generative AI could reshape creative workflows and authenticity in NFTs.
• @brynnalisephoto opened up a relatable chat about explaining onchain jpegs (NFTs) and crypto successes to family members, highlighting the challenges and humor in bridging traditional and web3 worlds.
• @dave_krugman discussed the vibrant cryptoart community and the sovereignty enabled by blockchain technology, emphasizing how it empowers photographers to own their narratives and distributions.
• @awayiflew posted a heartfelt thread thanking supporters, collectors, and platforms that have shaped his NFT journey, naming key influences and expressing gratitude for the collaborative spirit in photography NFTs.
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• @framesbyvik’s In Shadows series opened with a first bid from @MichaelBuda2 at the 0.05 ETH reserve, showing early support despite ongoing platform issues.
• Several photographers reflected on the fragility of relying on centralized platforms. Account restrictions during active drops underscored the importance of resilient strategies to share and promote NFT work.
• @justinaversano hosted a giveaway for Moments of the Unknown Polaroid editions, inviting collectors to share personal stories of freedom. Ten winners were selected — @photosbyswati, @NeruETH, @musicalnetta, @akachambo, @NFTipi, @azcycle, @abigbluebird, @m0niqueReneeETH, @GiulioAprin, and @Aron9980. The initiative created a space for emotional connection and storytelling, continuing Justin’s tradition of blending photographic art with communal participation.