• @jubbishjay’s Old Gods 1/1 auction closed on @manifoldxyz, won by @belikewater893. The piece, a majestic wild musk ox, became one of the largest 1/1 sales in the photo NFT space this week after rapid bidding pushed it from 0.2 ETH to 1 ETH within 15 minutes, extending with blasts from @Klutch_NFT, @walasavagephoto, and @VGFreakXBL before finishing at 1.7 ETH.

The image is the culmination of Jay’s journey traveling 15,000 miles from Florida to the Arctic along the longest road you can drive to reach this peak shot. I spoke with @belikewater893 (Mel) after she won the auction. A huge supporter of NFT photography since the early days in 2020, she shared:

“I love the image so much. I’m very happy I won this auction. Your conversation (Unfiltered Podcast) with Jay really made me understand why I love it so much.”

Jay also spoke in depth about the piece for 45 minutes on the Unfiltered Podcast, sharing details of the expedition, his process, and the meaning behind the image.
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• @kristophershinn continued strong momentum with his Still Kyoto series on @Manifoldxyz — 21/45 pieces now collected. Highlights: Face House (6th piece for @pengwinpants, unlocking 3 signed prints), Torii (5th), and earlier sales to @ol1y_art, @KDeAngelis16, and @delta_sauce. His debut photo book By Way of Water (final run) also sold out.

• @alexandruchitu_ sold 3 works from his Everything Happens in a Blink Hong Kong collection on @TransientLabs, sharing excitement over ongoing support for his personal street and documentary series.

• @gulyildizart reported multiple sales from her Into the Light and Secret Heaven editions on @objktcom.

• @steveospirals sold In Between, a shadow-driven 1/1 on @SuperRare exploring liminality and human form through silhouettes.

• @cathsimard_ submitted The Allegory Of The Cave to Memes by @punk6529 — a self-portrait shot in a remote glow worm cave in Tasmania. Created in 2023 with in-camera light painting and a Pepe costume, the piece explores themes of fear, greed, darkness, and illusion. It currently sits at #4 on the leaderboard with 20k+ TDH votes, climbing quickly as voting heads into the final spots of the season.

• The Network Awakens by @MonicaJalali submitted to The Memes by @punk6529.

• @Oaknarrow listed the last piece (Chase it down) from their SuperRare collage series at 0.169 ETH, marking the end of the series with future mints moving to on-demand only after sell-out. They emphasized connecting directly with collectors via DMs to ensure pieces found the right homes.

• @dorinphotograph launched a Manifold auction for Butterflies editions alongside Foundation portrait and nude photography listings.

• @jasonophoto marked his 50th birthday with 50, a Manifold drop of surreal image of a crashing blue wave priced at 0.0091975 ETH each, reflecting on milestones and growth. 18/50 have been minted so far.

• @jubbishjay announced a museum-grade physical print for the Old Gods auction winner, tying into broader trends of blending digital NFTs with tangible rewards to enhance collector value in a low-volume market.

• @justinaversano actively promoted his Intro-spective exhibition at @ooeculture in Linz, sharing photos of the works and engaging with attendees. Alongside the exhibition, he continued hosting daily art spaces at 12pm EST focused on digital art, while running giveaways — including Polaroid editions from Moments of the Unknown gifted to winners who shared personal stories of freedom — further strengthening community bonds during the show’s success.