Ekos is a new universe inspired by the art & creations of Michael Turner & Geoff Johns and produced by Marvel Studios Founder, David Maisel.
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Welcome to the sneak peek of our Ekos Genesis Art Gallery.
All 1/1 original digital art hand-crafted by David Maisel, Founder of Marvel Studios, with acclaimed artists Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald & the Mythos Studios team.
Enjoy with sound on 🔊
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The Ekos Genesis Art Gallery is now open at ekos.io.
All 1/1 original hand-crafted digital art.
Explore the artistic inspirations behind Ekos Genesis Art ⤵️
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Explore & enjoy the Ekos Genesis Art Gallery, now open at ekos.io.
Early Deposit opens this Monday, April 24th at 10 am PT.
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The Ekos Genesis Art Auction is on May 2 at 10am PT.
It will be a Dutch-style auction of 995 Ekos Genesis Art pieces that begins at 10 ETH.
All 1/1 original hand-crafted digital art.
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Things are Changing!
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Sign up for Ekos Updates: tinyurl.com/EkosPreLaunch
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Special thanks to our music muse, @_DavidBlock. Song: “Things Are Changing” by @GoneGoneBeyond 🎶
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Thank you @CozomoMedici for your kind words in last night’s Medici Minutes. Grazie Signore!
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We are proud to offer our Top Collector Reward.
Our top six Ekos Genesis Art Collectors will receive one of the six pieces of 1/1 original hand-crafted digital art created from the same artistic family as the two sold in a package in May 2021 for $100,000.
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Ekos Volume 1 is now LIVE on Kickstarter, with free bonus gifts for all who pledge within the first 72 hours: kickstarter.com/projects/asp…
Ekos is a brand new universe produced by the Founder of Marvel Studios and inspired by the art & creations of legends Michael Turner & Geoff Johns. Join in on the ground floor of this amazing new universe, exclusively available on Kickstarter!
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Deep dive into Marvel Studios and our Mythos Studios Founder David Maisel’s long-time passion for the art of the acclaimed late artist Michael Turner.
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OK @pranksy. Welcome to Ekos. Honored, most honored.
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Things have changed.
Ekos Genesis Art Auction is now closed.
Thank you and welcome to our collectors!
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Go to: auction.ekos.io.
For your safety, please use this official link only to place a deposit.
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Key information you need to know about our upcoming Ekos Genesis Art Auction on Tuesday, May 2 at 10am PT.
Bookmark for later ⤵️
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Newly discovered, unreleased Iron Man audition tape!
Fortunately for all of us, David didn't get the role.
#Marvel
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The Ekos Genesis Art Collection was only the beginning: The next Marvel Studios is born.
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First Marvel Studios and the MCU, now Ekos.
Tomorrow, we’ll share more news about our Founder David’s newest creation: Ekos.
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It has been a magical 20 year journey that has led from Marvel to Ekos!
Explore the full timeline at ekos.io.
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Ekos Genesis Art Inspirations: Blacklight Pop
This art is inspired by the Pop Art movement and the classic 1970s Marvel blacklight posters ⤵️
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Ekos Genesis Art Inspirations: Michael Turner Original
Original pencil drawings by Michael Turner. They're the foundation of the artistic families of 1/1 original hand-crafted digital art that make up the Ekos Genesis Art Collection ⤵️
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The perfect team: further deep dive into Michael Turner’s art and his partnership with acclaimed colorist Peter Steigerwald.
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Thank you @josiebellini, we're honored by your belief in us.
Auction Early Deposit Opens today, April 24, 2023 at 10am PT at auction.ekos.io.
I'm extremely honored for the time David Maisel has spent w/ me sharing his passion & dreams for what he will create in this space. The @Mythos_Studios team will be unstoppable.
If anyone can turn a dream into a reality, it's the Founder of Marvel Studios.
Things are changing.
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The Marvel Auditions picture, featuring our Founder David, was originally created by Marvel in 2007. This was before the Marvel Cinematic Universe even existed.
It was recreated for our new Ekos Universe and shared in our recent The Hollywood Reporter feature.
We love to see all of our friends in one place…
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Join Marvel Studios & our Mythos Studios Founder David Maisel with @Sillytuna in a free-ranging discussion, including the Ekos Genesis Art Collection, its auction May 2, and memories from the Countdown to Iron Man’s May 2, 2008 release. nitter.app/i/spaces/1mrxmkYDyZzGy
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Ekos Genesis Art Inspirations: Published
This is the published art with original lines by Michael Turner & colors primarily by acclaimed colorist Peter Steigerwald, his longtime artistic partner ⤵️
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Acclaimed crypto artist and @CyberBrokers_ founder @JosieBellini on Michael Turner’s art and David’s passion for it.
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Thank you to all of our Ekos Genesis Art Collectors!
All pieces in the collection have been minted. Your unrevealed piece(s) of Art is in your wallet.
Our collection is now on OpenSea, with a final reveal date of June 27.
For your safety, please note that this is our only official OpenSea link:
opensea.io/collection/ekosge…
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Exciting news: Today on the Mainstage at @Consensus2023, Snowfro (@ArtOnBlockchain) will be in conversation with Marvel and our Mythos Studios Founder David Maisel.
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Excited for our Auction Early Deposit today at 10am PT at auction.ekos.io.
Excited to see David Maisel, the founder of Marvel Studios, diving into NFTs. It’s without saying that big things are coming.
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Ekos Genesis Art Inspirations: Color Accent
This is the only art that clearly shows both Michael’s beautiful linework and color accents chosen by Peter Steigerwald ⤵️
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Ekos Genesis Art Inspirations: Electric Neon
This art is inspired by the signature use of electric colors in some of web3’s beloved art and pays homage to the neon lights of classic Broadway ⤵️
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It’s the moment we’ve all been waiting for: The Ekos Genesis Art Collection final reveal!
We are so proud of this collection and the incredible vision and artistry behind it.
Head to the Collector’s Chamber to see your 1/1 original handcrafted digital artwork in all its glory.
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Ekos Genesis Art Inspirations: Gold & Bold
This art displays gold backgrounds contrasted with rich, dark tones. It’s inspired by the eternal elegance and value that gold represents as well as web3’s bold embrace of gold grails ⤵️
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Ekos Genesis Art Inspirations: Diamond Foil
This art is inspired by web3’s embrace of diamond grails, as well as Marvel’s iconic 1990s silver foil variant covers, which were the favorites of many collectors ⤵️
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David on why web3 is the perfect medium to elevate and share Michael Turner’s art with the world.
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Important details about our upcoming Ekos Genesis Art Auction. 🧵
Date and Time: Tomorrow, May 2 at 10am PT
Max Auction Time: 88 minutes, or until all art is allocated, whichever comes first
Starting Price: Starts at 10 ETH and drops incrementally every 4 minutes
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Marvel’s former Chief Creative Officer @JoeQuesada on Michael Turner’s art and legacy.
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Ekos Genesis Art Inspirations: Back in Black
This art utilizes black backgrounds combined with specially-chosen colors by Peter Steigerwald. It’s also a nod to “Back in Black” by AC/DC from the beginning of the Iron Man movie ⤵️
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I had an incredible time with you as well, Refik. It’s been an honor and a pleasure getting to know each other. -David
I had an incredible time with David and learned more about his inner world! This is one of the most valuable project in NFT space and can't wait to share more about our dialogue as well!
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Auction Early Deposit opens tomorrow, Monday, April 24 at 10am PT. To dig deeper, visit: auction.ekos.io.
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The Ekos Genesis Art auction is today at 10am PT.
All 1/1 original hand-crafted digital art.
auction.ekos.io
Turn on post notifications for a reminder!
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1000s of hours. 995 hand-crafted 1/1 pieces of digital art. 8 inspirations. 7 artists. 1 universe. The Ekos Genesis Art collection has been over a year in the making.
And we’re just getting started. 🌎
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The Ekos Genesis Art auction is tomorrow.
All 1/1 original hand-crafted digital art.
Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 10am PT:
auction.ekos.io
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We are so appreciative for the overwhelmingly positive reaction to our art reveal today.
So much love and attention went into each 1/1 original handcrafted piece of digital art, and we are so proud to finally share the Ekos Genesis Art Collection with the world. 🌎
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Going big for @Comic_Con. Drop by booth #2320 for brand new comics (feat. Comic Con exclusive 20th Anniversary covers), trades, mystery packs, games, freebies and more!
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First, the Ekos Genesis Art Collection. Now today, we announced to @Comic_Con and the world that we’ll be launching an original comic book in 2024 and revealed this Ekos teaser art poster! #SDCC #SDCC2023
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Guess what we’re doing tomorrow? Writing the next bizarro chapter with @Sillytuna
Listen into our Twitter Spaces at 10am PT here on @EkosGenesis ⤵️
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Highlights from today's Twitter Spaces – The Return of Marvel Studios' Founder: Countdown to Ekos
David mentioned he hasn’t been this excited since right before the Iron Man opening.
Luckily, we have a video of that moment from 15 years ago last night – April 30, 2008.
@MaiselDavid at the Iron Man premiere ⤵️
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Michael Turner’s original pencils paired with David Maisel’s vision and experience came together to form the genesis of a whole new entertainment universe.
The art was just the beginning.
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We are so excited to share that 3 exclusive Diamond Foil holographic connecting covers featuring an iconic Ekos universe image by Michael Turner are being released as a collected set and available to buy at our @Comic_Con booth. Only 100 sets available, so make sure to drop by booth #2320 early. See you soon!
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To launch our Ekos universe, we started with the Ekos Genesis Art Collection.
We left no stone unturned in our quest to create visually impactful, awe-inspiring works of art.
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Our @Comic_Con booth was buzzing all weekend! We are so excited to have brought our Ekos universe to fans new and old #SDCC
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This morning, @Sillytuna asked @MaiselDavid what would've happened in the multiverse if David hadn't gone to Marvel in 2003.
Answer: There would be no MCU! 😳
The Co-CEO of Marvel at the time, John Turitzin, clearly agreed.
Here is his handwritten note from 15 years ago today: May 1, 2008.
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David mentioned that 15 years ago today, The Financial Times ran a profile about his founding of the new Marvel Studios.
We found the FT picture of @MaiselDavid with his favorite Iron Man statue, which we can attest, he still has in his office ⤵️
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The Ekos Genesis Art auction starts in 30 minutes at 10am PT!
All 1/1 original hand-crafted digital art.
auction.ekos.io
Turn on post notifications for a reminder!
Important details about our upcoming Ekos Genesis Art Auction. 🧵
Date and Time: Tomorrow, May 2 at 10am PT
Max Auction Time: 88 minutes, or until all art is allocated, whichever comes first
Starting Price: Starts at 10 ETH and drops incrementally every 4 minutes
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Art is a universal language. The Ekos Genesis Art Collection is the first part of a new global mythology.
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We are proud to offer our Top Collector Reward: one of the six pieces of 1/1 original hand-crafted digital art created from the same artistic family as the two sold in a package in May 2021 for $100,000.
Auction begins tomorrow, May 2 at 10am PT:
auction.ekos.io
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We are also offering a Top Collector Reward, which is one of the six pieces of 1/1 original hand-crafted digital art from the same eight-piece artistic family as the two pieces auctioned in a package in May 2021 for $100,000.
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GM 🌍
…and see you in one hour for the Ekos Genesis Art Collection final reveal!
Collectors, connect your wallet at ekos.io to view your art pieces in a personalized gallery.
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Marvel Studios ➡️ Mythos Studios
Our Founder @maiseldavid started one cinematic universe, the MCU, and now he’s onto the next with Ekos. See you at our Ekos @Comic_Con panel today from 1-2pm in Room 4! #SDCC #SDCC2023
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The Ekos Genesis Art Collection comprises all 1/1 original handcrafted digital art.
Our Inspirations reveal will take place on 6/22 at 12pm PT.
More on our eight artistic Inspirations ⤵️
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By the way, we’re still thinking about this…
We love seeing your creativity inspired by the Ekos Genesis Art Collection!
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