Mark Graeffe @GMI_Studio Twitter profile

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

6 months

I built a 6 foot tall cryptopunk for SEEDPHRASE, in a Pennsylvania coal yard. A process 🧵

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

6 years

@OctopusCaveman @groovychick6480 @cpoppa1 @jackalsilva You are in a lot of pain. Most likely due to lack of cable television and internet. JK particularly like the second piece. What are the price points? Have a online market place?

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

3 years

Meet 5601, The Tribute. The first standing sculpture of a Cryptopunk. She took months of planning and execution. I'm thrilled with how she turned out and can't wait to plan the next. More to come... Child for scale 😂

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

gn, close

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

Bonjour

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

Lovely day to take a punk for a stroll. @Punk3395 , it's been a pleasure to make this beauty ❤‍🔥

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

6 months

gm 🤯

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

2 years

A personal thread about my art career: how I started, long term goals, and why I’m compelled to create physical sculpture of digitally native art. I wanted to share so you hopefully can get a better understanding of the motivation behind and direction of my work.

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

8 months

gm 🤩

Cozomo de’ Medici

@CozomoMedici

8 months

gm to all the punks @beeple studios tn

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Mark Graeffe

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

2 years

Yo, gentlemen. It is my honor and pleasure to bring your punks into a physical space 🙌 Thank you for the support! ❤️ ⚔️ @CozomoMedici @SnoopDogg @jasonderulo

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

8 months

Settled in. Unloaded. 5601, or Emma as my daughter named her, is now gracing me at my new home. What a treat to drive up to everyday. Irl hits different

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

6 years

@OctopusCaveman @groovychick6480 @cpoppa1 @jackalsilva Ugh, my love for art is at battle with my aversion to social media. Let it be known, you are the reason I joined instagram.

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

5 years

@InTheKnow

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

This is the sculpture that is now part of LACMA's permanent collection. Many thanks to @CozomoMedici for his support, patronage, and facilitating this landmark donation. ⬇️24 hour open edition commemorating the historic acquisition

Cozomo de’ Medici

@CozomoMedici

1 year

1/ Announcing the first donation of on-chain art from a collector to a museum, and the largest digital fine art collection to enter a museum 22 works from The Cozomo de' Medici Collection have been added to the permanent collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

8 months

gm! So much to be said, so many wonderful people met... I need time to internalize and reflect on the entire weekend. Sincerely honored, humbled, and a bit overwhelmed 😄 What fun. I love all y'all crazy people.

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

6 months

Installation at @RugRadio house, Miami

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

gm

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

8 months

All Punks are digital masterpieces. These Punks are physical fine art too. Will yours? Commission at: my DM’s

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

9 months

Thrilled to exhibit several pieces at @beeple studio 🤩 thank you so much for the invite!! 🚚 from PA to Charleston, almost there 😄

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

gm, one year ago

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

2 years

Soon

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

8 months

I'm excited to formally announce a 1/1 collaboration with an artist I've long admired. PRESENTING: Still Life a 104 x 47 cm (41.23'' x 18.75'') large aluminium sculpture by Mark Graeffe and PIV. It can be displayed free standing, with a base, or wall mounted. Collectors

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

4 years

@KillerMartinis Powerful photography

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

8 months

Art Blocks 😂

Erick / Snowfro / 🦩 / LAO / #️⃣ / 🔴

@ArtOnBlockchain

6 years

Art Blocks 😂

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

3 years

GM! Aped into the strongest community in the ether! Been looking to join for a long time and simply could not refuse. Say GM to my new fren, and McDowell's Assistant Manager, Louie Anderson 😁 #BAYC #MAYC #apefollowap

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

6 years

@OctopusCaveman @groovychick6480 @cpoppa1 @jackalsilva Mind posting some of your artwork?

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

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@nf_suzanne

1 year

4/10. Orange Side (0.7%). A lesser-well known but very clean trait is the Orange Side. Personally I prefer a 1 atty as owned by @unrealSov . Doesn't get any cleaner than this.

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

6 months

Cryptopunk 2317 was bought for 18.93eth on 6/12/21 at a usd value of $40,622 and was burned within the hour by @ROBNESSOFFICIA The performance art of burning 2317 stuck with me, I was compelled to bring him to the the physical realm, and redirected him in March of ‘22. It’s

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

NFT Paris has my art, do you? "The Echoes of Time" holds a special place in my heart as it highlights the evolution of my work. The origin is a passion project born from an idea hatched on Clubhouse and nurtured by fellow artists. Link at the end of the thread 😤 (1/6)

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

2 years

New ride! And a hint of things to come. 😁 Thank you to the patience of collectors and would be collectors. Still working through some powder coating vendor issues - might have to open up my own shop 😬😂

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

8 months

Hanging out with Snax today got me feeling a bit nounish

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

10 months

@beeple Let me know if you’d like some bad ass 4 foot tall cryptopunk sculptures at the studio 🤙

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

On loan for the holiday season 😁

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

Picked up my first Hashmask. They were minted (Jan 21) right about the time my crypto journey started. I always wanted one. Chose a DaVinci bc it vibes w my art.

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

7 months

I’m grateful for a number of things this year but being invited to show work at BEEPLE’s studio and having John & Matt sign my sculpture is only behind having my third child. Wishing everyone good health and prosperity, happy thanksgiving!

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

6 months

Gm to all and a Merry Christmas to my friends who celebrate it

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

2 years

gm

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

3 years

@arctictony @DKThomp @bpmehlman Because people who can afford regular cheese and wine consumption fare better all around?

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

2 years

I want to make a mooncat sculpture and donate it to a local children's hospital. I mentioned this to the owner of my new machine shop. All he knows of web3 is what we chatted about. I got this text today. Vibe check passed with flying colors. @ponderware

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

2 years

Three new works for sale. $5000.00 or eth equivalent. Mark Graeffe (b. 1986) Powder coat on aluminum 🔥 🤲

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

I truly love this photo 🤌 A man captivated by a sculpture that unexpectedly appeared outside of the micropub His left hand holds the back of his head, as if he has surrendered to the moment. The relaxed posture of his right arm and stance suggest a sense of ease and curiosity

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

7 months

gm fam🤘 don’t forget, sometimes less is more

marka.eth

@marka_eth

7 months

gm fam🤘 don’t forget, sometimes less is more

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

5 years

@tabarefield @SerenityMuszing @jagrajdhami @ronindave @DouggieJones @Benjami01983100 @NPJules @BernieSanders 'merica

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

6 years

@Se4mus_H1lt @caiti_pari @OctopusCaveman @iTone96 @groovychick6480 @cpoppa1 @jackalsilva You inside:

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

🚬 acquired by the legendary @mb__nft . Thank you, brother ❤‍🔥🫂

Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

Bonjour

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

Lovely day to take a punk for a stroll.

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

2 years

A MoonCat sculpture will be headed to Miami. Building it over the next few days ✨ @ponderware @MooncatTEN @jakegallen_ @BrettVallery @mooncatmaxi

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

6 months

WHAT!! It turns out, rosy cheeks also change with skin tone… and they are different shades between male and fem punks. The orange side is the only pink in the collection with her shade of rosy cheeks. Perusing , it looks like there are several more

Rodo

@0xRodo

6 months

This punk sold yesterday. I can't recall ever having seen a punk that matches the CryptoPunk blue background so perfectly. Upon closer inspection, it turns out that this tint of Blue Eye Shadow is unique to albino punks. All skin colors have a slightly different shade of blue 🤯

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

On to Paris 🛫

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

People ask all the time, "Is that real?" Yes, I make physical sculpture out of aluminum cubes. They are made to endure both time and the elements Obsession with quality drives every decision and inspires the evolution of my work Then future is bright And, gm

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

🚨 👀 🎉 🚨 New commission!!! Thank you, @DanPolko . I can't wait to create an aluminum sculpture of 2560. I'm looking forward to tackling a smaller size (sub 2ft). For all those who've asked for an even smaller sizing, I ordered materials and hardware to experiment with. I

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

I am elated to announce that I have been chosen by @ClaireSilver12 to exhibit at @nft_paris ! This is the dream coming true and I am so grateful to have this opportunity 🤩🫂😤 Submission: "Cici n'est pas une Pipe" Powder coat on aluminum 18.75"x29.625"x10" #NewProfilePicture

Claire Silver 🌸

@ClaireSilver12

1 year

My 10 choices for @nft_paris 2023: @num1crush @sumeyrayucee @dmmeyerstudio @conejitud @victoriacitro @blake_wood @seanmundyphoto @solyaev @palekirill @GMI_Studio There were many more than 10 spots I wish I could include. Will follow and keep in mind for the future.

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

7 months

Massive 🎩 Can’t wait to get back in the studio tomorrow🔥

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Mark Graeffe

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2 years

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

6 years

@OctopusCaveman @groovychick6480 @cpoppa1 @jackalsilva 🤷‍♂️ follow me on instagram, I promise to not post

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

2 years

I share a lot of the same philosophy. Great thread by @osf_nft "It's not about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward. How much you can take and keep moving forward."

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

Introducing the Certified Cube Card. This provides early access to limited editions, 1/1s, AND is redeemable for 5% off on any commission. It was airdropped to holders of The Patron. A total of 86 editions to 38 addresses. 🔻(1/9)

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

5 years

@official_JBOLDT @El_UltimoHombre @RespectLebron6 @AdamSchefter @TedyBruschi Guys, this joke has been dead for a while

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

2 years

@xenes1s Break up w girlfriend and let mom enjoy the fountain of youth, next question.

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

Final Bonjour! Successful trip. Most fun I've ever had in crypto. Pleasure meeting everyone! To those who were forcibly given a post card, you're welcome 😂

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

gm, 💥 just crossed 1900 followers I appreciate you all 🫂

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

gm This is my favorite photo from Paris. @arkaydeus , thanks for getting this shot!

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

gm Life's been in the way of studio time recently. Managing getting a house ready to sell and buying another with two kids and a pregnant wife is a lot 😂 but I'm back to it!

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

5 months

gm, have any New Year’s resolutions? Mine: 1) stack $punk 2) buy a cnc vertical mill 3) install a public work 4) mint more photography 5) create a sculpture edition 👀 69) ideally, brining home a punk 🤞 Happy New Year!

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

Fun breeding mechanics - airdrops are dope, staking and a world class minting experience. Dev promises future rewards. Would recommend. NFA

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

gm

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

New sculpture in progress

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

2 years

I’d also like to thank some special people that helped along the way: the Outsider Art Collective @peruggia_v @justinaversano @mbl267_nft @badymmot @tonyherrera @laggyeth @andersoncooperx @romaniakk @jonathanlittle @cryptokingD @sherone33 @stevefink @heeeeeeeeeee_ @nounsprophouse

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

gm, looks rare

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

2 years

Does it haunt you when art slips through your fingers? Here are some @OctopusCaveman pieces I missed but still think about.

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

6 years

@CapAbk91 @JeffVanGumby67 @cj_wentz What? Delete this tweet about Jeff VanGumby? Yeah he should probably delete his tweet.

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

2 years

@rektooor I was probably covered, but I do I sleep easier.

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

2 years

👀 Emma's on the way to our first galley showing @ Steel Pixels in Bethlehem. Hmu if you're in the area tonight 🤙

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

8 months

For those concerned about the tagging of one of my sculptures. 99% of the permanent marker came off by writing over the ink with a dry erase marker... Just as @trademuch predicted. No harm no foul.

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

😡 Twitter randomly deleted my gm post but no one can stop this gm 😤 🗣 gm

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

Thought you’d dig it @JPEGd_69

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

Merry Christmas.

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

👀 look at this pair collected by haha.eth 🤌

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

gm It's a snowy day in PA and it's reminding me of the first @nounsprophouse round, which I was graciously granted. Here's a throwback photo from my kitchen window on 3/12/22

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

8 months

Finally made it home. It was sad breaking down the exhibit yesterday but I have a feeling there are many more good times ahead!

Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

9 months

Thrilled to exhibit several pieces at @beeple studio 🤩 thank you so much for the invite!! 🚚 from PA to Charleston, almost there 😄

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

Celebrating a friends W today 🔥 I’ve always loved this piece and am excited it found a new home! Congratulations @simo_eth !

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

3 years

My four year old daughter.who helped me along the way named her Emma, yesterday 😆 Good morning, Emma!

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

2 years

The first sculpture has been dropped! Happy hunting ❤‍🔥

Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

2 years

SCAVENGER HUNT 1) I'll tweet out a picture and general map of where the sculpture was left 2) First person to find it, owns it 3) Tweet a picture to @GMI_Studio to be whitelisted for a future drop

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

5 months

Gas fees aren’t so bad

Dmitri Cherniak

@dmitricherniak

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Gas fees aren’t so bad

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

From passion project to LACMA. Still stunned tbh.

Cozomo de’ Medici

@CozomoMedici

1 year

'CryptoPunk # 3831, sculpture', MARK GRAEFFE / GMI STUDIO ( @GMI_Studio ) Now in the LACMA permanent collection (10/15)

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

7 months

LIES, it was 5601! @peruggia_v 😂

Peruggia

@peruggia_v

7 months

1) First punk 2) Favorite punk I own 3) Most expensive punk I've owned 4) Punk I'd like to own

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

Congratulations @osf_nft Looking forward to seeing the tat gang

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

Should we take a walk about?

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

6 years

Sure sex is good, but have you ever needed 17 points from Mark Ingram on a Monday night to vanquish your rival? #fantasy #fantasyfootball @MyFantasyLeague

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

1 year

I would love to exhibit during NFT NYC, at the conference or a satalite event would be great! Would anyone be interested in hosting this physical sculpture?

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

2 years

gm I placed this sculpture, made of aluminum cubes that are individually powder costed, placed the sculpture on an intersection in Allentown PA and waited to capture an interaction.

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

4 years

AJ Green

Dan Hanzus

@DanHanzus

4 years

Watch A.J. Green.

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Mark Graeffe

@GMI_Studio

4 years

Best painting thus far. I feel like watching #paoty on @SkyArts has helped. This is my cousin, Danny. Less than three months of experience with no previous drawing/painting practice. Loving painting

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