Most famous best selling NFT artists around the world
From a 19-year-old Fewocious to an 87-year-old José Delbo, here are some of the world’s most famous and best-selling NFT artists.
The world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is quite a new world in itself. Exclusive ownership, the authenticity of an object, digital artwork, collectibles, real estate, music and even its own digital currency – understanding the NFT sphere means entering a virtual universe with its own set of dynamics and living functions. And speaking of digital artwork and NFT collections, top NFT artists are constantly striving to bridge the gap between the virtual and real arenas, bringing to life stunning works of art that spark imagination while delivering powerful messages.
Gone are the days when you would visit a gallery to buy a unique piece of art and decorate it as the centerpiece of your living room. In today’s digital world, there are dedicated marketplaces and online galleries that feature some of the most famous NFT collections for you to choose from and buy. Blockchain imprinted and uniquely coded NFT art can range from rare doodles, cartoon characters, music, albums, videos or literally anything imaginable.
With NFT sales in the billions of dollars, it has truly changed the way one perceives investments. Ease of buying cryptocurrency, an energy-efficient minting process, and a variety of NFT art can make you feel like a kid in a candy store.
In fact, some of the top-rated NFT marketplaces have also provided an interactive platform to the NFT community, where both buyers and sellers can come together and chat, discover budding artists, and explore digital art just as a person would at a local gallery. OpenSea (the largest NFT marketplace), SuperRare and Nifty Gateway are among the best to visit.
The best part is that an NFT artist has no age limit and can be anonymous as well. From a 19-year-old Fewocious to an 87-year-old José Delbo, each NFT artist has his own way of expressing and creating.
If you’re ready to immerse yourself in the world of NFT and want to know more about some of the best NFT artists, we’ve got you covered.
The most famous and best-selling NFT artists
PACK
PAK is considered one of the most prolific and successful NFT artists, and also has some of the most expensive NFT collections to his credit. The anonymous artist formerly known as PAK Murat is quite active on social media and is the brain behind Archillect, the AI algorithm that helps you search the internet for images to post on social media.
In 2020, PAK released an NFT tilted Cloud Monument Dark on SuperRare which got 3.5 ETH or 788 USD. His highest grossing NFT Clock ticked in a whopping amount of USD 20,232,912.15 which is roughly equivalent to 16,593,059 ETH.
It has nothing to do with an actual clock, but is a digital count of the number of days WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been held in Belmarsh prison. All proceeds from this NFT sale will go towards funding Assange’s legal battle.
In December 2021, PAK released the NFT art collection titled Merge on Nifty Gateway which sold for a record amount of USD 91.8 million and can safely be referred to as one of the most expensive collections in the NFT universe.
Beep
Mike Winkelmann, popularly known as Beeple, is one of the earliest digital art creators to enter the NFT zone. This graphic designer turned NFT artist is getting the highest round of applause for drawing mainstream attention and putting the spotlight on NFTs.
In March 2021, Beeple broke all records and topped the charts for selling the most expensive and famous NFT art. The play, with the title Weekdays: The first 5,000 days, took 13 years to make and is a collage of 5,000 small NFTs. It was the first of its kind to be sold by the renowned auction house Christie’s for a chain price of USD 69,346,250. His other works from All days fundraising became a huge phenomenon and acted as a driving force for the NFT community.
Other notable works from the talented artist include a host of objects and designs, ranging from whimsical giant flies buzzing around Mike Pence’s gladiator figure, in regards to the 2020 US vice presidential debate, to a pixelated Mona Lisa. His artwork is both innovative and timeless, provoking the imagination of viewers.
Fewocious
Don’t let Victor Langlois’ age fool you, because in the guise of a 19-year-old lives one of the most successful and pioneering crypto-art creators. He goes by the name Fewocious, and has raised around $50 million through NFT art. As a prominent face of the queer NFT community, Fewocious is among the most popular NFT artists with total sales of 3,189 NFTs.
His creation, Nice to meet you, I’m Mr. Misunderstoodbecame the best-selling digital art for auction house Sotheby’s when it was minted in September 2021. The piece depicts a crying crying man, surrounded by colorful clouds and flowers.
Fewocious broke his personal record in April 2022, by earning USD 20 million on Nifty Gateway with his Paint drop NFT collection as part of the creator’s upcoming generative art project — Fewoworld.
Fewocious brings the digital canvas to life with his whimsical and vibrant creative designs that are vibrant, graphic and reminiscent of his oil paintings. They are full of colorful images interjected with monochrome spots, and are an escape from rough and violent childhood to a more playful way of thinking.
XCopy
As one of the popular digital art creators, XCopy has long established itself as a brilliant NFT artist. No less than a well-known celebrity in this sphere, XCopy keeps his identity anonymous but is known to live in London.
His famous Right click and Save as guy NFT became a huge hit and was followed by rapper Snoop Dogg for a reported price of $7 million. The iconic NFT is a meme against critics of digital art who feel that this space is absolutely worthless and that online art can be stored and retrieved with just a click. In fact, this isn’t the first time the “Drop It Like It’s Hot” star has indulged in an XCopy creation. He also bought Some shit at a reported price of USD 3.9 million. It depicts a character in a suit and tie against an edgy red background.
XCopy also grabbed headlines for the Nifty Gateway collection Max pain which collected nearly USD 23 million in just 10 minutes in March 2022. His digital art tends to lean on the gory pages and evokes a sense of a dark macabre dystopian world.
Sneha Chakraborty
Sneha Chakraborty is an Indian muralist and street artist who has recently drifted into the NFT art sector and has captured the pulse. Traditional Indian motifs, images of women and nomadic themes from all over the country become her NFT muse. She mostly uses Wazir to drop her creations and has even worked on an NFT display for them.
In 2021, she presented her NFT art – a collection of images of eight women whom Chakraborty met while traveling – at an exhibition titled Embers. She told Analytics India magazine, “The exhibition collaborated with the gallery, WazirX’s platform and me. It was the first such exhibition to be done in India. (With the help of a friend) we added an additional AR layer to the story, and showcased the paintings to add an augmented reality layer.”
As an NFT artist, Chakraborty believes that there is still a long way to go and the community is at a very nascent stage.
Siraj Hassan
Siraj Hassan is one of the most famous names in the Indian NFT scene. The Chennai-based software engineer turned visual artist has stirred the digital air with his The cage The NFT collection on the OpenSea market since he dropped it in January 2021.
The series was born out of Hassan’s love for glass snow globes. The way snow globes create a dreamy effect when first touched is a source of inspiration for the collection, which also takes cues from nature, graphic design, bold skull motifs and the mental state.
Besides being an engineer, Hassan is also a photographer and videographer who started using software like Adobe Photoshop images in 2014. In 2020, he started selling his works on the internet. As a keen interest in cryptocurrency grew in his mind, he began to learn more about NFTs before launching The cage.
Snowfrog
Erick Calderon, better known as Snowfro, is designated as one of the best NFT artists and digital art creators. He founded the generative art website Art Blocks in November 2020, and since then has garnered attention and fame like no other.
An item from his most famous NFT collection Chormie Squiggles retails for $8,129.59. Each piece from this collection is a digital chromatic blue curl line with dark blue hues and has unique designs, completely different from each other. In fact, such a curled design is now the logo of Art Blocks as well. As it offers an interactive platform for artists and buyers, has also caught the attention of renowned auction house Sotheby’s
Having sold 7,718 NFT pieces, Snowfro has been constantly looking to innovate and stay on top of their game.
Tylerxhobbs
Texas-based Tyler Hobbs is nothing short of a wizard when it comes to using coding and algorithms to create fabulous NFT art. As an NFT artist, Hobbs did not feel tied to the typical themes of portraits and landscapes, and instead sought complete freedom as he infused programming with art and introduced graphically designed patterns.
The most famous NFT collection in his honor is Fidenza, created in October 2021, which earned him US$177 million. Hobbs is also known for his generative art and his other famous NFT collection Incomplete control, sold out for USD seven million even before it was officially dropped. Hobb’s website mentions Incomplete control comprises “100 unique iterations produced from a single algorithm.” Created as NFTs via the Art Blocks platform, addressing imperfections.
Dmitri Cherniak
He may have only sold 918 NFTs, but he really deserves to be on the list of top NFT artists. As a youngster, Cherniak enjoyed painting and drawing, and as he grew, he developed a love for science and mathematics. This is quite evident from the NFTs he creates, which are a perfect amalgamation of the two.
Quite famous for his Ringers collection on the Art Blocks site, this NFT artist has a distinct and unique style. Abstract geometric patterns, primary colors and futuristic digital appeal characterize his works. Collected a staggering amount of USD 2,682,000, Self Portrait #1 is his best selling NFT on SuperRare.
A popular name in the generative art circle, Cherniak has an eye for innovation that can evoke a sense of imagination and uniqueness in an automated work of art.
Karan Kalra
Karan Kalra is among the best NFT artists from India. The trained illustrator, animator, storyteller, writer and painter is based out of New Delhi and has been in the crypto scene since 2016.
His digital art consists of odes to his hometown, a futuristic version of the INR 2000 bill and some flying cars. With a strong group of followers, Kalra is quite a popular NFT creator and among those in the country’s first wave of NFT enthusiasm.
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