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MakersPlace Announces Release of Thelonious Monk and Javier Arrés One-of-One NFT Artwork

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Friday, May 13, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MakersPlace, the premier marketplace for rare and authentic digital artworks, today announced the estate of 20th century jazz legend Thelonious Monk and world-renowned motion and GIF artist, Javier Arrés, have teamed up to release artworks inspired by Thelonious Monk's infamous "Underground" album cover as an NFT. It will be released exclusively on MakersPlace on May 19, 2022 at 3:30 PM PT.

Key Points: 
  • It also incorporates a never before heard Thelonious Monk audio, including a special narration from his son, T.S.
  • Javier, an incredibly fresh, 21st century artist, whom we officially love, and Thelonious Monk, a musical giant for the ages."
  • "These two Visual Toys are a tribute and collaboration with the work and spirit of Thelonious Monk, his rebellion, creativity and breaking of norms and barriers," says Javier Arrs.
  • Arrs' undeniably distinct artwork style sets him apart in the seemingly saturated world of digital art.