Justin Aversano: Human Love
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Artist Justin Aversano Embarks on a Global Journey to Capture Human Love
In a remarkable project, artist and photographer Justin Aversano has set out to document humanity across all seven continents, driven by a simple yet powerful compass: love. With just a camera and intuition, Aversano has created “Moments of the Unknown,” a living archive of global intimacy. This project is presented as both an exhibition at Glitch Gallery in Marfa, Texas, and a documentary screening at the Crowley Theater.
A Journey of Self-Discovery and Human Connection
Aversano’s journey began with a planned quiet affair, but it evolved into an audio-visual experiment, incorporating soundscapes from the “Voyager Golden Record,” a phonograph record containing sounds and images of Earth. The project features hundreds of brief video portraits, each with its own fragment of sound, including voices speaking in 55 languages and delegates from the United Nations saying the word “Hello.” The film concludes with the poignant line, “Hello from the children of planet Earth.”
Love as a Universal Language
“Moments of the Unknown” is not just about romance; it explores the various forms of love, including family, friendship, and oneness. Aversano discovered that love has many forms and became about unity, closeness, intimacy, and the love of humanity. He met people from all walks of life, including children, elders, strangers, twins, and entire families, without scouting for subjects or having specific goals in mind.
Self-Portraits, Time Capsules, and Twin Flames
Aversano often inserts himself into his projects, but quietly. In “Moments of the Unknown,” his first appearance is a brief cameo at a barbershop in New Orleans. Another self-portrait appears at Stonehenge, on his birthday, serving as a bridge to his earlier work, “The Birthday Project.” Aversano’s project, Twin Flames, which features photos of twin siblings minted as NFTs on the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain, has gained significant attention and even landed at auction house Christie’s.
Blockchain and NFTs: A New Era for Art and Collectibles
The use of blockchain technology and NFTs has revolutionized the art world, providing a new platform for creators to showcase and sell their work. Aversano is now auctioning each daily portrait as a single-edition NFT, hosting an X Spaces discussion every day at 12 pm ET. This innovative approach has enabled artists to connect directly with collectors and fans, creating a more intimate and immersive experience.
A New Perspective on Human Connection and Love
Aversano’s project offers a unique perspective on human connection and love, highlighting the importance of unity, closeness, and intimacy. As he releases each portrait and video on the same calendar day it was taken, he is creating a time capsule of human experience. Aversano’s work serves as a reminder that love is a universal language, transcending borders and cultures.
In the broader market context, Aversano’s use of NFTs and blockchain technology demonstrates the growing intersection of art and cryptocurrency. As retail investors become increasingly interested in digital assets, projects like “Moments of the Unknown” showcase the potential for blockchain to democratize access to art and collectibles. This trend is likely to continue, with more artists exploring the use of NFTs and blockchain to create new and innovative experiences for their audiences. As the market evolves, it will be exciting to see how Aversano’s project and others like it continue to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of art and cryptocurrency.
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