<ART IS THE WEAPON/>
Ξ REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE Ξ
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.| 11/11: Metávasi: deriving from the Greek word μετάβαση, meaning a turning point |.
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<about the drop/>
"Art is the Weapon" is an audio-visual collection and exploration, featuring the intricate creative writing and sound design by the collective D3STAB1LIZED, accompanied by the striking visuals of BEEPLE. This anthology serves as a pivotal clarion call in the age of Web3, transcending traditional media to offer an experience that compels viewers to question, reflect, and reclaim their digital autonomy.
At the heart of this collection is the critical theme of choice within the digital realm. This choice, frequently veiled by invisible constraints, is vividly brought to life, drawing its essence from the foundational elements of the building blocks. The power of art here emerges not just as an expression but as a vehicle for change, redefining the narrative of digital autonomy in Web3.
"Remember Who You Are", together with "The Antidote" and "Art is the Weapon", stands as a powerful emblem of the freedom that Web3 heralds. It calls upon viewers to rise as active agents of change within the digital landscape, reminding us of our inherent power to shape our digital futures.
This collection, with its profound artistic expressions, underscores art as the antidote to the confinements of the previous world, heralding Web3 as the new realm of unbridled freedom.
Acting as a beacon, “Art is the Weapon” guides us to rediscover and affirm our true selves in a world that constantly competes for our attention and attempts to obscure our authentic identities.
<ABOUT THE ARTIST/>
After the III Chapters: “The Prophecy”, “Regeneration Z” & “Metahuman IX”, DESTABILIZED now capturing Chapter IV: “The Metaverse”. A chapter dedicated to the WEB3 movement, the community, and the digital art renaissance.
Licensing BEEPLE's EVERYDAYS since 2013, and with a mission to reflect the world through art and accelerate change, DESTABILIZED is an independent art collective of avatars. Their theatrical live shows led them to performances in front of thousands at the Xbox Arena Festival, European Music Day, Dubai Expo 2020, Red Bull DJ Booth, Burj Khalifa Park, the tournament of League of Legends at eGaming, and many others.
Their work has been featured on Netflix Originals, Blockchain Economy, MAD Metaverse, World of Web3 (WOW), Rarible, The Oprah Magazine and IGN, reached the No1 on the charts of Rarible and the Global Top-3 on Mixcloud, while 12 times entering the Top-100 & Top-200 in the charts of iTunes, Deezer & Apple Music, across the world.
<BEHIND THE DROP/>
DESTABILIZED remix and reimagine a limited selection of BEEPLE’s timeless #EVERYDAYINMOTION Creative Commons visuals with their signature electronic music, storytelling and sound design.
In their own words: “We are honored and humbled to participate in the catharsis and metamorphosis of the art scenery by remixing the work of Mike Winkelmann, Beeple. Mike’s Creative Commons work allowed us to visually express our music over the years and find each other. As we are producing our next visual chapter, and preparing new music releases, our intention with ‘REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE’ is to memorialize a priceless chapter on-chain, to amplify and give back to the community, and to accelerate opportunities for artists worldwide.” - DESTABILIZED
All profits fund DESTABILIZED's audiovisual chapter 'THE METAVERSE', a collision of electronic music, gaming, digital art, and the zeitgeist. The collectors unlock rare digital and physical content, a GENESIS Membership in DESTABILIZED, and open the PORTAL to the upcoming Chapter IV: 'THE METAVERSE' with their DESTABILIZER AVATAR.
<EXPLORE the journey/>
<IRL: EXHIBITING REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE/>
BLOCKCHAIN ECONOMY EXPO (DUBAI EXPO 2020), WORLD OF WEB3 (WOW SUMMIT, BURJ KHALIFA PARK)
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VIDEO CREDITS: SCHOOLWAVE FESTIVAL | THEATER OF THE ROCKS/MELINA MERCOURY | ATHENS
<proceedings/>
Proceedings fund DESTABILIZED’s Chapter IV: ‘THE METAVERSE’, and selective Organizations that support sustainability and alternative education.
<CARBON NEUTRAL drop/>
The drop has been offset using AERIAL, a sustainability platform that calculates the carbon emissions based on associated energy use. The offsets will be allocated to high-quality forest conservation projects and to emerging technologies that convert waste biomass to negative emissions.
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<REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE | 11/11/>
PRICE: AUCTION | 1 PIECE GOES TO A LUCKY BIDDER {RAFFLE}
WHAT THE COLLECTORS RECEIVE:
The limited NFT asset
Official song credit on both records*
A GENESIS Membership in DESTABILIZED Metalabel**
His/her/ze AVATAR immortalized in Chapter IV, ‘THE METAVERSE’
VIP backstage entry to live performances and upcoming studio sessions***
A Signed & Custom-Painted DESTABILIZED Gas Mask w/ a Display Screen [exclusive to 3 collectors, raffle]*
Early access to future songs, exclusive streaming, NFT Merch & project opportunities
The No. 1 is gifted with gratitude to Mike Winkelmann, BEEPLE
<THE ANTIDOTE | 33/33/>
PRICE: AUCTION | 3 PIECES GO TO LUCKY BIDDERS {RAFFLE}
WHAT THE COLLECTORS RECEIVE:
The limited NFT asset
A GENESIS Membership in DESTABILIZED Metalabel**
Official song credit on the song VIRTUAL, Upon Release*
His/her/ze AVATAR immortalized in Chapter IV, ‘THE METAVERSE’*
Backstage entry to upcoming live performances & studio sessions**
Early access to future songs, exclusive streaming, NFT merch & project opportunities*
Signed & Custom-Painted Collectible DESTABILIZED Gas Masks w/ a signed Poster [exclusive to 3 collectors, raffle]*
The No. 1 is gifted with gratitude to Mike Winkelmann, BEEPLE
<METAVASI | 21/21/>
PRICE: AUCTION | 2 PIECES GO TO LUCKY BIDDERS {RAFFLE}
WHAT THE COLLECTORS RECEIVE:
The limited dynamic NFT asset
A GENESIS Membership in DESTABILIZED Metalabel**
Official song credit on the song VIRTUAL & REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE, Upon Release*
His/her/ze AVATAR immortalized in Chapter IV, ‘THE METAVERSE’*
Backstage entry to upcoming live performances & studio sessions**
Early access to future songs, exclusive streaming, NFT merch & project opportunities*
Signed & Custom-Painted Collectible DESTABILIZED Gas Masks w/ a signed Poster [exclusive to 2 collectors, raffle]*
The No. 1 is gifted with gratitude to Mike Winkelmann, BEEPLE
ZERO DAY BY BEEPLE
<AUDIO/>
REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE by DESTABILIZED
Released Under Creative Commons
VIRTUAL by DESTABILIZED
Released Under Creative Commons
REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE {RMX} by DESTABILIZED
Released Under Creative Commons
TRANSPARENT MACHINES™ by BEEPLE
Licensed Under Creative Commons
<visuals/>
ZERO DAY by BEEPLE
Licensed Under Creative Commons
REBOOT HUMAN #everydayinmotion by BEEPLE
Licensed Under Creative Commons
DREAM WAR #everydayinmotion by BEEPLE
Licensed Under Creative Commons
GOOGLE TRIPLEX (pre-alpha) #everydaysinmotion by BEEPLE
Licensed Under Creative Commons
FB DEFAULT PRIVACY SETTING 2038 by BEEPLE
Licensed Under Creative Commons
<ABOUT BEEPLE/>
BEEPLE is Mike Winkelmann, a graphic designer from Charleston, SC, USA who does a variety of digital artwork including short films, everydays, Creative Commons VJ loops and VR/AR work. Over the years, he has done work for Apple, Space X, Nike, Activision and many more, including concert visuals for Imagine Dragons, Eminem, Zedd, Skrillex and deadmau5, among others. A prodigy in the "EVERYDAY" movement, he has been creating a picture everyday from start to finish and posting it online for over thirteen years, without missing a single day. BEEPLE’s work has been auctioned on Christie’s, Nifty Gateway, Makersplace and SuperRare and featured on paramount media outlets across the world, including The New York Times, The Guardian and CNN.
<VISUAL ART CREDITS/>
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EVERYDAYS BY BEEPLE | CREATIVE COMMONS
HIVE / REASSEMBLE / SUPERCLOUD / HOMAGE / HARD LANDING / NEW YEAR NEW ME / TRANSIT AUTHORITY / SUSPENDED / IONIZED GAS EXTRACTION / E90 / ZERO DAY / THE BATTLE OF COVID / GLOWW / ARTIFICIAL SUPERGOD SIX / START AGAIN / RESISTANCE
Drop Notes | Terms & Conditions:
The two soundtracks “REMEMBER WHO YOU ARE” and “VIRTUAL” will launch on all streaming platforms after the end of the sales.
* The collectors must reach out to DESTABILIZED via the contact form #JOIN, in order to receive the perks on time.
** The Approval of DAO Membership is conducted by Consensus, The collectors must reach out via the contact form #JOIN.
*** Redeemable by the collector(s) who owns the NFT at the time of live performance/studio session.
*** The donations to NPOs will be announced on DESTABILIZED’s social media, during or after the closure of the sales.
**** Raffle to take place after the end of the sales. The collectors must reach out via the contact form #JOIN.
*** Due to the nature of the assets, all sales are final.
Further Terms & Conditions May Apply.