So You may have heard, I just dropped my first official NFT for those who are into digital collectibles. However, I know most people are confused about what an NFT is. There are several answers you could receive depending on who you ask.

There is the technical answer, “NFT stands for Non-Fungible Token. It is a digital asset representing ownership or proof of authenticity of a unique item or piece of content such as artwork, music, videos, and even tweets.”

Then there is the enthusiast answer, “NFTs are a revolutionary new way to collect and own digital content. They represent a paradigm shift in the art world, where digital art can now be bought and sold just like traditional art.”

Then there is the perspective of those with a traditional financial background who might say, “an NFT is a non-fungible asset, it is not easily exchangeable for other assets, and this attribute limits its liquidity. As such, it may be difficult to determine its fair market value, and there may not be a well-established secondary market for NFTs. Also the value of an NFT is largely subjective and relies on the willingness of someone to pay for it. This can lead to price volatility and speculation, which may not be suitable for all investors.”

Well what is Issa’s my perspective? It’s simply another way to sell my art. If you spent time any of my Twitter Spaces you know I’ve had quite a few critiques and why I don’t believe the current iteration of NFTs are ideal for mass adoption. But I also feel it’s great way to reach a new audience and immerse yourself in a maturing community. The collective is not receptive of critique, its hands-on, and very malleable as it attempts to meet the needs of its users.

But enough about NFT’s lol. This is an announcement about releasing new art…

In celebration of Haitian Independence day, I present one of my favorite pieces “Pitit fi Ayiti” a collaboration between myself and Haitian Artist Sasa Juste.

The Haitian Revolution was a major event in world history, as it was the first and only successful slave revolt in modern times, leading to the establishment of Haiti as the first independent black nation in the world. The Haitian Revolution took place between 1791 and 1804, and it was sparked by the French Revolution, which had inspired people to think about freedom and equality. The Haitian Revolution was led by Toussaint L'Ouverture, who united the enslaved Africans and led them in a successful rebellion against the French colonists and their white allies. The Haitian Revolution had a profound impact on world history and the abolition of slavery, and it remains a significant and inspiring event to this day.