ZOOBS | God Save the Future Queen & King of Pop
ElmonX will be launching two digital collectibles exclusively for the occasion of Kate Middleton and Prince William’s 12th Wedding Anniversary on April 29th at 9AM PT.
The original pieces were acquired by Dolce & Gabbana for over £20,000 per piece and displayed at the Bond Street gallery for 6 months after being featured on BBC. Later, they were showcased at Dolce & Gabbana’s menswear store in Bond Street during the grand opening, attended by celebrities like Kylie Minogue and Roberto Bolle. The pieces remained at the store for an impressive 7 years.
God Save the Future Queen & King of Pop digital collectibles make up ZOOBS’ first ever NFT collection:
- ZOOBS | King of Pop Original
- ZOOBS | God Save the Future Queen
About ZOOBS
Zoobs Ansari, a British artist of Indian and Pakistani heritage, draws on personal experience to explore society’s obsession with physical perfection, popular culture, and celebrity. His works, which include photography, audio, video, sculpture, and performance, reflect influences from art, fashion, film, and music. Zoobs’ childhood experiences, including the sudden death of his father and struggles with assimilation in different cultural environments, deeply affected him and fueled his artistic expression.
After a career in commercial photography, Zoobs shifted to more personal work, experimenting with mixed media, and creating unique portraits that garnered acclaim. Inspired by Warhol, Zoobs’ recent work delves into the consequences of an obsessive pursuit of fame in the age of social media.
About God Save the Future Queen & King of Pop
In 2011, British artist Zoobs Ansari created two mixed media art works titled ‘God Save the Future Queen’ and ‘King of Pop’, featuring Prince William and Kate Middleton, now the Prince and Princess of Wales. Measuring 48 inches x 36 inches, these works were created on wood, combining digital imagery, lettering-montage, and Zoobs’ signature paint work. They were part of a series of works he called ‘scrolls’, which he started creating on wood after initially using heavyweight art paper.
The works were framed in Victorian frames adding 12 inches to their size, and were unveiled at a gallery in London, generating global media coverage and eventually being acquired by Dolce & Gabbana. Limited edition prints were also released and sold out within a week. Inspired by the ‘Sex Pistols’ vinyl record artwork, the works will now be released as interactive NFTs on the 12th wedding anniversary of the Prince and Princess of Wales, approximately 12 years after they were first created.
ZOOBS | God Save the Future Queen Original
75 Digital Collectables will be available for purchase for £93.00 via credit card only, available via Public Sale.
Key Information
Public Sale: Saturday, 29th April 9AM PT
Price: £93.00*
Editions: 75 (5 Reserved)
License: ZOOBS
Available: Globally at ElmonX.com
*UK buyers will be subject to VAT
Drop Page: elmonxplus.com
*UK buyers will be subject to VAT
ZOOBS | King of Pop Original
75 Digital Collectables will be available for purchase for £93.00 via credit card only, available via Public Sale.
Key Information
Public Sale: Saturday, 29th April 9AM PT
Price: £93.00*
Editions: 75 (5 Reserved)
License: ZOOBS
Available: Globally at ElmonX.com
*UK buyers will be subject to VAT
Drop Page: elmonxplus.com
How to Purchase (first come first serve)
The NFT collection can be accessed at https://elmonxplus.com/ on a first-come, first-served basis. Each individual is eligible to acquire up to 3 NFTs per original collectible, with a maximum of 1 Artist Proof edition allowed for each.
During the checkout process, you will be required to provide your Ethereum (ETH) address where the NFT will be airdropped to you within 3–5 business days. Please note that ElmonX cannot be held responsible if you mistakenly enter an incorrect ETH address during checkout.
Whitelist: Cécile Plaisance MakersPlace Holders
If you held a Cécile Plaisance NFT on Makersplace before 4.45pm BST on 23/04/2023, you can claim a coveted spot on the whitelist for the Zoobs collection launch.
Owning one Cécile NFT can claim one of each original edition.
To claim, please send an email to support@elmonx.com titled (Cécile Zoobs Claim) Please state your edition number and piece you hold in the body of the email. ElmonX will ask for additional information if necessary to verify ownership.
You are able to purchase the NFT early on Wednesday 9AM PT 26th Apr — Thursday 9AM PT 27th Apr.
Additional Information
ElmonX will retain mints 1–6 other randomly assigned mints. A portion of these mints will be offered through games and other methods that are to be announced following the mint distribution (date TBA)
The distribution of mint editions is random and not based on the order of purchase.
ElmonX 3D / Augmented Reality
The purchase of any ZOOBS edition unlocks exclusive access to view your NFT in augmented reality by connecting your wallet to ElmonX.com. This feature is only accessible to holders of the NFT. Holders can scan a barcode to view the AR / 3D NFT on mobile as well as desktop. Each edition is unique.
Secondary Market Fees
A 10% secondary market fee will be applied to The ZOOBS collection in the secondary market. Additional fees may be applied by external marketplaces such as Open Sea.
Ecology x ElmonX (climate action)
ElmonX will plant a tree for every sale made. You can view our virtual forest here: https://ecologi.com/Elmonx
The Felix Project x ElmonX (fighting food waste and hunger)
The Felix Project envisions a hunger-free London where no one lacks access to nutritious food, and where food waste is minimised. ElmonX will contribute to this vision by donating the equivalent of 1,450 meals to schools, ensuring that they can provide healthy meals to those in need and support the most vulnerable members of our society.
Read more about The Felix Project: https://thefelixproject.org/
