MetaBirkins Artist Mason Rothschild's Latest NFT Project Is "Subject to Change"
Non-fungible token (NFT) artist Mason Rothschild has been keeping busy since his provocative MetaBirkins project pierced the cultural mainstream and grabbed headlines after Hermès filed a trademark lawsuit against the project. The NFT collection of 100 furry digital handbags named after Hermès' signature Birkin handbag was released in December 2021.
The 28-year-old artist, whose real name is Sonny Estival, told CoinDesk that the lawsuit represented a battle not just over Web3 technologies, but also over the future of art. "Just because it's an NFT doesn't mean it's not art," he said. "An NFT is kind of the vessel and the artwork that it's attached to is the art." The jury ultimately ruled in Hermés' favor last month, though he and his legal team have appealed the decision and have pledged to continue the fight for artistic expression. Dusting himself off, the Los Angeles native has continued to create art, curate fashion and advise brands in Web3. He continues to split his time between Terminal 27.
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