Pepe the Frog is one of the most recognizable internet memes of all time. Created in 2005 by Matt Furie, Pepe started out as a harmless cartoon frog in his comic series “Boy’s Club.” However, Pepe’s image was soon appropriated by various groups, including the alt-right, who used him as a symbol for their ideologies.
In recent years, Pepe has been reclaimed by the internet community and is now seen as a symbol of hope and resilience. This shift in perception has been fueled by the rise of Pepe-related NFTs, such as Rare Pepes and Fake Rares. These collections have helped to revive interest in Pepe and have made him a popular figure in the Web3 space.
Several artists are using Pepe to explore themes of identity, culture, and the internet. I’m one of these artists, and my upcoming collection, Pepeglyphs, will explore the intersection of meme culture, digital emotions, and the ever-changing nature of online communication. I believe Pepe is a powerful symbol that can be used to promote positive change in the world.
Pepe’s journey from meme to Web3 icon is a fascinating one. It’s a story of appropriation, reclamation, and artistic expression. It’s also a story that is still being written. I’m excited to be a part of this story and to see how Pepe continues to evolve in the years to come.
Other artists who are helping to shape Pepe’s legacy in Web3 include Darkfarms, Rare Scrilla, Batz, and Pepenardo. These artists are creating innovative and thought-provoking work that is using Pepe to explore new possibilities in digital art.
I encourage you to check out the work of these artists and to learn more about the history of Pepe the Frog. Pepe is a complex and fascinating character, and his story is one that is worth exploring.
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