CryptoMediaClub
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
  • All news
  • Bitcoin
  • Ethereum
  • Altcoins
  • NFT
  • Blockchain
  • Analysis
No Result
View All Result
  • All news
  • Bitcoin
  • Ethereum
  • Altcoins
  • NFT
  • Blockchain
  • Analysis
No Result
View All Result
CryptoMediaClub
No Result
View All Result
Home All news

Artist Jeff Koons’ Sculpture Becomes First ‘Authorized’ to Land on the Moon, Launches Matching NFTs

24.02.2024
A A
0
130
VIEWS
ShareShare

The world’s most expensive living artist, Jeff Koons, made history following the landing of the Odysseus spacecraft Thursday, becoming the first artist to officially have a piece displayed on the Moon while simultaneously offering matching NFTs of the artwork.

“Cultivating Connections Between the Digital and Physical Worlds”

Powered by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, space exploration company Intuitive Machines, and NASA, spacecraft Odysseus’ successful Thursday landing marks the first mission to touch down on the Moon in over half a century. To commemorate the launch, Koons designed a multi-component sculpture focusing on “the Moon as a symbol of human curiosity and the desire to achieve,” a statement on the project’s website reads.

Just a couple hours away from the launch at 1AM EST Feb 14 of my artworks Moon Phases on Intuitive Machines’ IM-1 mission. The images capture the Nova-C lunar lander being encapsulated on SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. I am honored to have the first authorized artwork on the Moon. pic.twitter.com/RpuSjbr7de

— Jeff Koons (@JeffKoons) February 13, 2024

Entitled Jeff Koons: Moon Phases, the artist’s latest work is comprised of three parts: 125 miniature moon sculptures “installed on the Moon in perpetuity,” 125 larger mirror-reflective stainless steel sculptures of the Moon to remain on Earth, as well as corresponding NFTs encapsulating both components.

“Each unique NFT is paired with a sculpture that will reside on the Moon within the cube and a sculpture that will reside on the Earth, cultivating connections between the digital and physical worlds,” the project’s website reads. “The NFT itself will include an image of the sculptures installed on the Moon’s surface, as well as other images. Along with the other two components of Moon Phases, the NFT will feature Jeff Koons’s iconic signature.”

Inspiring Future Generations Through Past Achievements

Partnering with female-owned space company 4Space, each component is named after “people who have made accomplishments in human history,” including Albert Einstein, Susan B. Anthony, Michelangelo, and more.

“These and other names will be individually displayed in front of the Moon Phases, memorializing the figures on the occasion of the Moon mission,” the project’s website states. “In this way, Koons honors some of the greatest achievements of the past to inspire future generations.”

An Out Of This World Art Piece

Koons’ NFTs, released through Pace Gallery’s virtual art platform, Pace Verso, will allow art lovers, space enthusiasts, and NFT collectors alike to own a piece of history.

“The sculptures remaining on the Earth will feature a precious stone, either a white diamond, yellow diamond, blue sapphire, green emerald, or red ruby,” the project website reads. “The stone’s position on the sculptures will indicate the location of the landing site on the Moon, which will become a Lunar Heritage Site where the related Moon sculptures will be installed permanently.”

The world of high art often has ties with Web3 – just this week, auction house Sotheby’s made headlines for its sale of Ether Rock, “an early NFT collectible.”

Moon Phases, however, appears to be Koons’ first foray into the NFT space.

“I am so honored to have “Moon Phases” be the first authorized artwork to be placed on the Moon,” a recent Instagram caption by the renowned artist reads.

More information about the project can be found at jeffkoonsmoonphases.com.

The post Artist Jeff Koons’ Sculpture Becomes First ‘Authorized’ to Land on the Moon, Launches Matching NFTs appeared first on Cryptonews.

Share10Tweet6ShareSharePin2

Related Posts

Vitalik Buterin Urges Crypto to Embrace ‘Copyleft’ Licensing to Revive Open-Source Ethos
All news

Vitalik Buterin Urges Crypto to Embrace ‘Copyleft’ Licensing to Revive Open-Source Ethos

08.07.2025
0

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has called on the crypto community to shift toward “copyleft” licensing, arguing that the sector is...

Read moreDetails
[LIVE] Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for July 8, 2025 — Nasdaq-Listed Murano Global Adopts Bitcoin Treasury Strategy With $500M Backing

[LIVE] Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for July 8, 2025 — Nasdaq-Listed Murano Global Adopts Bitcoin Treasury Strategy With $500M Backing

08.07.2025
Software Developer Polaris Office Joins South Korea’s Stablecoin Craze

Software Developer Polaris Office Joins South Korea’s Stablecoin Craze

08.07.2025
London Duo Jailed for $2 Million Crypto Scheme

London Duo Jailed for $2 Million Crypto Scheme

08.07.2025
ChatGPT’s 42-Signal TON Analysis Flags Critical $2.70 Support Collapse After UAE Golden Visa Scandal

ChatGPT’s 42-Signal TON Analysis Flags Critical $2.70 Support Collapse After UAE Golden Visa Scandal

08.07.2025
Load More
Next Post
Reddit Announced Its Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) Holdings Ahead Of IPO

Reddit Announced Its Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) Holdings Ahead Of IPO

0 0 votes
Рейтинг статьи
Subscribe
Notify of
guest
guest
0 комментариев
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

Recommended

Shiba Inu’s Rise, Cardano’s Wait, and the Ethereum ‘Death Cross’ Debate

Shiba Inu’s Rise, Cardano’s Wait, and the Ethereum ‘Death Cross’ Debate

2 years ago
Bitcoin Saves El Salvador

Bitcoin Saves El Salvador

2 years ago

EOS Celebrates 5th Anniversary Owing to ‘Resilient’ Community

2 years ago
NH Nonghyup Bank Partners with Partior to Enhance Blockchain-Powered International Transfers

NH Nonghyup Bank Partners with Partior to Enhance Blockchain-Powered International Transfers

8 months ago

Categories

  • All news
  • Altcoins
  • Analysis
  • Bitcoin
  • Blockchain
  • Ethereum
  • NFT
No Result
View All Result

Highlights

London Duo Jailed for $2 Million Crypto Scheme

Bitcoin remains stuck in $100k-$110k band as retail and whales enter potential standoff

ChatGPT’s 42-Signal TON Analysis Flags Critical $2.70 Support Collapse After UAE Golden Visa Scandal

Pi Coin Price Prediction: Daily Volume Collapses Below $100M – Are Whales Dumping and Vanishing for Good?

DDC Enterprise’s Bold Bitcoin Move: Boosting Holdings to 368 BTC Signals Strategic Shift

BONK’s SOL Buying Spree Counters Pump.Fun $741M Sell-off – Can LetsBONK Trigger 70% Pump?

Trending

Vitalik Buterin Urges Crypto to Embrace ‘Copyleft’ Licensing to Revive Open-Source Ethos
All news

Vitalik Buterin Urges Crypto to Embrace ‘Copyleft’ Licensing to Revive Open-Source Ethos

08.07.2025
0

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has called on the crypto community to shift toward “copyleft” licensing, arguing that...

[LIVE] Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for July 8, 2025 — Nasdaq-Listed Murano Global Adopts Bitcoin Treasury Strategy With $500M Backing

[LIVE] Crypto News Today: Latest Updates for July 8, 2025 — Nasdaq-Listed Murano Global Adopts Bitcoin Treasury Strategy With $500M Backing

08.07.2025
Software Developer Polaris Office Joins South Korea’s Stablecoin Craze

Software Developer Polaris Office Joins South Korea’s Stablecoin Craze

08.07.2025
London Duo Jailed for $2 Million Crypto Scheme

London Duo Jailed for $2 Million Crypto Scheme

08.07.2025
Bitcoin remains stuck in $100k-$110k band as retail and whales enter potential standoff

Bitcoin remains stuck in $100k-$110k band as retail and whales enter potential standoff

08.07.2025
  • All news
  • Altcoins
  • Bitcoin
  • Blockchain
  • Ethereum
  • NFT
  • Analysis
Editor: cryptomediaclub.com@gmail.com
Advertising: digestmediaholding@gmail.com

Disclaimer: Information found on CryptoMediaClub is those of writers quoted. It does not represent the opinions of CryptoMediaClub on whether to sell, buy or hold any investments. You are advised to conduct your own research before making any investment decisions. Use provided information at your own risk.
CryptoMediaClub covers fintech, blockchain and Bitcoin bringing you the latest crypto news and analyses on the future of money.

© 2023 Crypto News. All Rights Reserved

No Result
View All Result
  • All news
  • Bitcoin
  • Ethereum
  • Altcoins
  • NFT
  • Blockchain
  • Analysis

Disclaimer: Information found on CryptoMediaClub is those of writers quoted. It does not represent the opinions of CryptoMediaClub on whether to sell, buy or hold any investments. You are advised to conduct your own research before making any investment decisions. Use provided information at your own risk.
CryptoMediaClub covers fintech, blockchain and Bitcoin bringing you the latest crypto news and analyses on the future of money.

© 2023 Crypto News. All Rights Reserved

wpDiscuz