Much of the design of my new site was made around rabbit holes.
To start with the surface of something simple, say a skull, then slip between (and into) each artwork, collection, person, psalm, their contributions, and how each piece fits together.
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Today is a day many give honor those who shaped. Not perfect people, but people who in most cases woke up every day and did the best they could to take lives and prepare them for the future, not just their future, that of a whole forest. Happy Father's Day! "Tree of Trees" - a 🧵
What a blast to talk about the love and conviction between an artist and his friend-collector-patron with @SamSpratt and @redbeardnft at the Digital Art Summit by @artmetaofficial
Last day of Basel Social Club.
Your last chance to experience this year's OFFICE edition.
For the first time, digital art is represented across Basel Social Club by a remarkable number of artists, galleries and projects.
Find them here🧵
WINDOWS // NYC
Today is the day! Let's build a city together, onchain.
IMPORTANT INFO / SOURCE OF TRUTH:
[allocation checker in thread]
WINDOWS and BUILDINGS both have their presale opening at 12 NOON EST today. My suggestion is to mint your allocation as early as you can.
WINDOWS are allocated to my collectors only for 2 hours (12-2PM EST), then any left over will roll to our friends and family list. If any remain by 4PM, they go to public.
That is a 1/1/1000 collection. Price is .03 ETH.
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BUILDINGS are allocated to my collectors, our wider allowlist, partner communities, friends and artists on our list for the SAME 2 hour period, 12-2PM EST. At 2 PM EST, any remaining supply will go public.
That is a 1/1/4000 collection. Price is .015 for our discounted presale, and .018 for public.
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There are 20 NEIGHBORHOODS at 1 ETH, 15 allocated for private placement and 5 held back for the future. More news on those placements later today! Very very grateful for that support out of the gate and to have those works in good hands.
Additionally- all of this culminates in a 1/1 CITY, where everything, and everyone- are connected. A postal system allows us to communicate and watch energy flow through our dynamic and expanding city. More on this as well after our shared construction of this city during tomorrows mint.
The team at @TransientLabs and I have been working day and night to get this all built, sorted, and released in a way that is accessible, fairly allocated, and thoughtful. They are awesome. You all are awesome. I think this will be fun and I'm excited to experience this all alongside you. Any questions please ask below and I'll get back to everyone as I can!
Thanks for all the encouragement and excitement around my photography. Means the world to me.
Do you ever look at situation that appears to be utter chaos and then something seems sane? It could be at a party, in an emergency situation, or even just walking down the street and you think. Today's mask of Luci makes you think there's hope for us after all. "Entwined" - a 🧵
Digital Art Summit 2026 | ACT 07
The Long Bet: On Patronage, Conviction, and Building a World Together
June 15, 2026 | 15:40 - 16:10 CET
Most collecting happens after value is established. This conversation examines what happens before, when a patron commits to an artist's vision not because the market has confirmed it but because the work demands it. Sam Spratt has spent years building an expanding narrative universe across music, image, and on-chain work. Benjamin Gross bet on that vision early and has sustained that commitment over time. Judy Mam has been both a catalyst and a witness to the relationship between artists and collectors that now defines the digital art community.
Together they trace what it means to collect as an act of cultural conviction rather than market logic and what that kind of relationship makes possible for the art itself.
Speakers:
▫️ @SamSpratt, Artist (United States)
▫️ @redbeardnft, Art Patron (United States)
Moderator:
▫️@Grandenchilada, Cofounder, @Powerdada@dadacreeps (United States)
WINDOWS // NYC is coming with @TransientLabs on Tuesday, June 16th. I have poured my soul into this project- and I made this video to explain why, and how this all is going to fit together. Come build a city with us, onchain, window by window.
Special thanks to my dear friend @n_zane_ for directing this for me, link to explore WINDOWS and express interest in thread!
When you focus on your art and practice doors will open, opportunities arise out of nowhere, and most importantly say yes! The universe wants to support you when you are aligned.
If you feel like giving up, don’t! It takes years of patience and failures for everything to fall into place. You can not have anything going on for a while, then suddenly you are invited to exhibitions in 4 cities in the same week! Just be ready for when the opportunity presents itself.
When people want to support you, let them! Being an artist is hard, but very free and rewarding. We bleed our souls into the works we create, to hopefully connect deeper with the self and the world around us.
It’s been years plugging away, grinding, and trying to make an impact, even when there is no hope in sight. You continue! You don’t give up. You don’t give up on your self. Ever!
Just this week, I’m in an exhibition in Paris with @Danae__io, Lisbon with @EternoGallery, New York with @nguyenwahed, and in Kansas with @museumartlight!
Slowly, then all at once. Just keep fucking going. Even when no one is looking or caring. The artist must carry themselves forward. At the end of the day it’s for our healing, growth, and expression of love for this world in its beauty and cherishing this gift of life.
Finally joined the Mask of Luci journey.
Picked up “Retaliation from the Forge” and couldn’t be happier.
Huge thanks to the GoaT T.M.A for helping me navigate the entry and for continuously sharing knowledge with the community. 🫡
Every time I dive deeper into the world built by Sam Spratt, I find another layer to appreciate.🫡
Excited to be part of this story.
@Tma_420 🤝 @SamSpratt
You visit Lisbon and shortly after — you're broke.
I had the pleasure of meeting the wonderful @musicalnetta, who was kind enough not only to introduce me to @SamSpratt's Masks of Luci, but also to point me toward this very special piece — "Adoration of The Matriarchicon" — which holds deep meaning for me as a gift for someone I love and adore: a truly wonderful mother. Broke. But satisfied.
Lanett, big hug!
@Johamburg_5418@musicalnetta Pleasure to have you in the mix in such a significant way. Greatly appreciate the support. You could not come in through a more beautiful path than for another and through Lanett.
I have accepted @SamSpratt's offer for ALWAYS HAS BEEN Window #2 (aka “Vindauga Ash”).
Thank you Sam for your continued support of my work. Now that you own the window token, if you ever decide to commission the physical, I think Window #2 would go quite well on your beautiful lime-washed orange walls.😉🧡
There are 15 windows that remain to be claimed. One dominant bidder and a group of others working closely together to form competitive bids.
Thank you all for your attention to this artwork. I know attention is hard to come by these days and so very much appreciate all of the support.🙏
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Elated that WINDOWS // NYC is featured today on one of my favorite art magazines, @thisiscolossal. I grew up as an artist admiring the work and words featured here and to have my biggest artistic effort yet resonate with their readers marks a very special moment. Link to read below! Special thanks to Kate Mothes for her great writing.
Digital Art Summit 2026 | ACT 07
The Long Bet: On Patronage, Conviction, and Building a World Together
June 15, 2026 | 15:40 - 16:10 CET
Most collecting happens after value is established. This conversation examines what happens before, when a patron commits to an artist's vision not because the market has confirmed it but because the work demands it. Sam Spratt has spent years building an expanding narrative universe across music, image, and on-chain work. Benjamin Gross bet on that vision early and has sustained that commitment over time. Judy Mam has been both a catalyst and a witness to the relationship between artists and collectors that now defines the digital art community.
Together they trace what it means to collect as an act of cultural conviction rather than market logic and what that kind of relationship makes possible for the art itself.
Speakers:
▫️ @SamSpratt, Artist (United States)
▫️ @redbeardnft, Art Patron (United States)
Moderator:
▫️@Grandenchilada, Cofounder, @Powerdada@dadacreeps (United States)