In photos: Digital artist Beeple’s work is ‘first purely digital artwork (NFT) ever up for auction at Christie’s’

Digital artist Beeple's, whose real name is Mike Winkelmann, work titled Everydays - The First 5000 Days, is the first-ever purely digital non-fungible token artwork to be offered at a traditional auction house using blockchain technology. It is open for bidding till March 11, 2021, as per Christie’s Instagram page. (Photos: Reuters/ Designed by Gargi Singh)

Beginning May 1, 2007, Beeple has been creating a unique work of art from start to finish every single day as part of his monumental ongoing series, EVERYDAYS, as per Christie’s. (Photo: Reuters)

The artist has used colours to bring together an aesthetic set of digital art. As per Christie's website, his work sheds light on "recurring themes including society’s obsession with and fear of technology; the desire for and resentment of wealth; and America’s recent political turbulence." (Photo: Reuters)

This epic collage of his works spans from 2007 till January 7, 2021. (Photo: Reuters)

The works in 'EVERYDAYS: THE FIRST 5000 DAYS' were inspired by events in popular and political culture, as well as by moments in the artist's life, as per Christie's Instagram page. (Source: Reuters)

The artist who is based in US South Carolina has also collaborated with luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton in the past and worked with artistes such as Childish Gambino and Katy Perry. (Photo: Reuters)

‘Acquiring Beeple’s work is a unique opportunity to own an entry in the blockchain itself created by one of the world’s leading digital artists' said Noah Davis, specialist in Post-War & Contemporary Art at Christie’s in New York, as per the official website. (Photo: Reuters)

This particular digital art, which comprises of 5000 little artworks, is also the first digital artwork offered by Christie's. (Photo: Reuters)