{"id":7807,"date":"2023-05-31T16:00:04","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T16:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/31\/iconic-xenomorph-sculpture-from-alien-franchise-goes-digital-in-500-nfts\/"},"modified":"2023-05-31T16:00:04","modified_gmt":"2023-05-31T16:00:04","slug":"iconic-xenomorph-sculpture-from-alien-franchise-goes-digital-in-500-nfts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nft.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/05\/31\/iconic-xenomorph-sculpture-from-alien-franchise-goes-digital-in-500-nfts\/","title":{"rendered":"Iconic Xenomorph Sculpture from &#8216;Alien&#8217; Franchise Goes Digital in 500 NFTs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It is the original inspiration for Ridley Scott\u2019s \u2018Alien\u2019 film series. The legendary Alien Xenomorph sculpture is set to be sold as 500 exclusive NFTs. This thrilling convergence of art, sci-fi cinema, and blockchain technology will take place on the 16th of June.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>TL;DR<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">June 16th marks the sale of 500 exclusive NFTs of the legendary Alien Xenomorph sculpture, an inspiration behind Ridley Scott\u2019s \u2018Alien\u2019 film series. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The pioneering fine-art platform, Particle, facilitates this groundbreaking sale. Established in 2020, they convert renowned artworks, such as Banksy\u2019s \u2018Love is in the Air\u2019 and the Alien Xenomorph sculpture, into digital tokens, democratizing fine art ownership.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Banksy token owners can purchase a piece of the Alien sculpture at a discounted price of $800, below the standard price of $1,000. Early access to the sale is also available to these owners and to attendees of a special event on June 7th at Pavilh\u00e3o Carlos Lopes in Lisbon.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_105399\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-105399\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-105399 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/H0515-L156379660.jpeg\" alt=\"An image of the Xenomorph Scultpure that served as an inspiration for the Alien Series. \" width=\"1000\" height=\"824\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/H0515-L156379660.jpeg 1000w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/H0515-L156379660-300x247.jpeg 300w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/H0515-L156379660-768x633.jpeg 768w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/H0515-L156379660-68x56.jpeg 68w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/H0515-L156379660-150x124.jpeg 150w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/H0515-L156379660-450x371.jpeg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-105399\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">he Xenomorph Sculpture that served as an inspiration for Ridley Scott\u2019s Alien Series<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"How_will_the_Xenomorph_Sculpture_be_sold\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How will the Xenomorph Sculpture be sold?\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>HR Giger\u2019s iconic sculptures are famous. One of them, Landschaft X (Tell \u201973), has been sold for $229,583, at Christie\u2019s Zurich in 2017. Particle proposes to co-own one of the artist\u2019s most spectacular pieces, the Xenomorph.<\/p>\n<p>The pieces of the Alien will be sold on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.particlecollection.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Particle\u2019s website<\/a> for $1,000. Moreover, owners of the Banksy tokens will have access to a discounted price. They will be able to buy a piece of the Alien Xenomorph sculpture: for $800. Plus, they\u2019ll get the privilege of early access to the sale.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Before the big day, the sculpture will be on display at Pavilha\u0303o Carlos Lopes in Lisbon from June 7-8th. Attendees of a special event on June 7th will also gain early access to the sale.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Harold Eytan, Particle\u2019s CEO, believes this sale will allow a wider audience to appreciate Giger\u2019s artistry. Moreover, he envisions a world where art is accessible to all, not just a privileged few.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are thrilled to unveil the addition of H.R Giger\u2019s Necronom\/Alien III to our fractionalized collection\u201d, he says. \u201cThrough the tokenized sale of this iconic \u2018Alien\u2019 design, we hope to bring Giger\u2019s artistic legacy to an even greater audience. We believe art, film, and music transcend borders and human-created boundaries, and few are better than Giger\u2019s profound exploration of the depths of the human psyche through art to encapsulate this truth\u201d.<\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<figure id=\"attachment_105400\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-105400\" style=\"width: 936px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-105400 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" alt=\"A picture of the artist H.R. Giger with his Xenomorph Sculpture.\" width=\"936\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Giger-with-sculpture.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Giger-with-sculpture.png 936w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Giger-with-sculpture-300x213.png 300w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Giger-with-sculpture-768x546.png 768w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Giger-with-sculpture-79x56.png 79w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Giger-with-sculpture-150x107.png 150w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Giger-with-sculpture-450x320.png 450w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-105400 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Giger-with-sculpture.png\" alt=\"A picture of the artist H.R. Giger with his Xenomorph Sculpture.\" width=\"936\" height=\"666\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Giger-with-sculpture.png 936w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Giger-with-sculpture-300x213.png 300w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Giger-with-sculpture-768x546.png 768w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Giger-with-sculpture-79x56.png 79w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Giger-with-sculpture-150x107.png 150w,   https:\/\/nftevening.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Giger-with-sculpture-450x320.png 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-105400\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The artist H.R. Giger with his Xenomorph Sculpture.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"What_is_Particle\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What is Particle?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Particle made headlines in 2022 when they sold Banksy\u2019s \u2018Love is in the Air\u2019 for $12.9 million. Instead of a single buyer, they split the artwork into 10,000 digital tokens. This meant that over 2,600 people could claim ownership of the artwork.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Established in 2020 by experts in art, technology, and blockchain, Particle aims to transform how audiences interact with art. Moreover, their ambition is to create an alternative art experience. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The sale of the \u2018Alien\u2019 Xenomorph sculpture appears as a significant milestone in this journey. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In other words, it\u2019s a novel approach to art ownership that combines traditional and modern elements. In doing so, it makes fine art more accessible to a broader audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u201cGiger\u2019s Xenomorph sculpture embodies the very essence of Particle\u2019s endeavor, igniting profound reflections on the human experience and serving as a catalyst for thought-provoking conversations\u201d, says Particle\u2019s co-founder Loic Gouzer, who insists on the fact that the sculpture explores the intricate relationship between humanity and technology. \u201cThrough co-ownership and our collective passion, Particle strives to bridge gaps\u201d, says Gouzer. \u201cDismantle barriers, and ensure that art truly becomes a transformative force that belongs to all\u201d.<\/p>\n<p><iframe data-test-id=\"beehiiv-embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"320\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"border-radius: 4px; border: 2px solid #e5e7eb; margin: 0; background-color: transparent;\" class=\"perfmatters-lazy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/embeds.beehiiv.com\/37fed65e-f01c-4c4c-b8f1-1b71da0be0a4\"><\/iframe><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/embeds.beehiiv.com\/37fed65e-f01c-4c4c-b8f1-1b71da0be0a4\" data-test-id=\"beehiiv-embed\" width=\"100%\" height=\"320\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"border-radius: 4px; border: 2px solid #e5e7eb; margin: 0; background-color: transparent;\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<div class=\"bottom-text__wrapper post-content\">\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em>All investment\/financial opinions expressed by NFTevening.com are not recommendations.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>This article is educational material.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>As always, make your own research prior to making any kind of investment.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/nftevening.com\/iconic-xenomorph-sculpture-from-alien-franchise-goes-digital-in-500-nfts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is the original inspiration for Ridley Scott\u2019s \u2018Alien\u2019 film series. 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