NEW YORK – Christie’s 3.0 is pleased to announce Cartography of the Soul, an on-chain auction of digital art to benefit the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS). Curated with 1OF1, Christie’s has assembled more than 30 new or recently executed artworks, many of which reflect the artists’ own profound experiences with psychedelics. Sale proceeds will be donated to support the research of and public education about potentially life-saving psychedelic therapies led by MAPS, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
The sale features digital artworks from a number of today’s leading artists including DeeKay, IX Shells, Sam Spratt, Killer Acid, Dustin Yellin, Justin Aversano, Mad Dog Jones, Nadya Tolokonnikova of Pussy Riot and more. A highlight of the sale is Self-Discovery by DeeKay, estimated to achieve 40 – 50 ETH. Another exciting lot is Sam Spratt’s IOU One Edition of 256, which invites interested collectors to discover what comes next.
The sale has a combined estimate of 234 – 333 ETH.
Nicole Sales Giles and Lydia Chen, Christie’s Digital Art Department: “Last June, we had the honor of working with 1OF1 to put together a curated sale of digital art to benefit MAPS and we were thrilled with the results. Not only were collectors rushing to bid on quality digital artworks, but there was overwhelming support for the charitable component of the sale. Now, we are very excited to continue our parentship both with 1OF1 and with MAPS, and to announce Cartography of the Soul, this year hosted on Christie’s 3.0, our on-chain auction platform. This sale offers buyers a unique opportunity to collect digital artworks at an array of price points and aesthetics while supporting a wonderful organization.”
The full exhibition will be on view at the Psychedelic Science Conference in Denver, Colorado June 20-23. Highlights will be on view at Christie’s New York June 23 – 27. The sale will be live for bidding on Christie’s 3.0 June 21 – 27.
ABOUT MAPS
Founded in 1986, the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit research and educational organization that develops medical, legal, and cultural contexts for people to benefit from the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana.
