VAULTED Art Collector Profile #13 - Danielle King
Vaulted is a series where prominent collectors in the Tezos ecosystem are interviewed and highlighted.
Vaulted #13 with Danielle King
Unknown Collector: Can you tell us how your Web3 collecting journey began?
Danielle King: I spent over a decade in the traditional art world - most notably at MoMA - and studied studio art and art history as an undergrad. I began collecting NFTs in 2021, when I joined ClubNFT as their CFO & COO: the company’s CEO Jason Bailey (aka Artnome) helped me set up my first wallet, sent me some Tezos, and introduced me to Hic et Nunc (RIP). From there, I started collecting on fxhash and objkt and fell deep down the rabbit hole. While I’ve collected a bit on other blockchains, most of my collection lives on Tezos (5,716 works as of now!), which is also where I mint most of my own work.
Can you share a story about acquiring one of your favorite pieces or any interesting moment in your collecting journey?
Danielle: One of my most meaningful acquisitions is my generative scarf, "Spellbound #52," created by Anna Lucia and Phoebe Heess through fxhash. The project allowed collectors to use the fxhash params feature to record personal voice notes, generating unique scarf designs for physical redemption. I chose to mint mine using a cherished voicemail from my Dad, who passed away a couple of years ago. Now, whenever I wear it, it feels like getting a warm hug from him.
What sets Art on Tezos apart in your eyes compared to other NFT ecosystems?
Danielle: Tezos feels more inclusive, intimate, authentic, and communitydriven than other NFT ecosystems. The lower barriers to entry (minimal gas fees, ease of use, etc.) make it more accessible to emerging artists from all over the globe. It feels more like a digital Bauhaus than a speculative marketplace.
Who are your three favorite artists on Tezos from your collection, and what makes their work stand out to you?
Danielle: It’s hard to choose favorites, but here are three artists I deeply admire:
OONA: Using her body as both subject and medium, performance artist OONA explores feminist themes of visibility, agency, and embodiment. Her work highlights the vulnerability and strength of inhabiting a female body - often delivered with a sharp sense of humor.
A couple of favorite works from my collection:
Aleksandra Jovanic: Aleksandra is a master of blending mathematical precision with lyrical beauty. Her code-based works often evoke a sense of organic motion, like digital systems breathing in slow rhythm. I’ve also had the privilege of collaborating with Aleksandra on our Emprops generative AI project ‘Echoes of Forgotten Tales’ and have learned so much from her.
A couple of favorite works from my collection:
Linda Dounia: Linda’s work is deeply personal, historically rooted, and conceptually rigorous. I admire how she uses AI to interrogate representation. I feel a particular connection to her poignant works reflecting on girlhood and motherhood.
A couple of favorite works from my collection:
Papter thin. by Linda Dounia
Which three emerging artists on Tezos do you think are worth keeping an eye on, and why?
Danielle: It’s nearly impossible to choose just three, but here are a few artists I’m particularly excited about right now:
• OHDE: An Argentinian artist and industrial designer who participated in the Bosque Gracias residency and minted her first piece on Tezos less than a year ago. I’ve really been enjoying her crocheted pieces and scanner explorations.
• Monica Piloni: A Brazilian artist based in Brussels - though already established in the broader art world, she’s new to Tezos. I'm fascinated by her works distorting the female form, examining how patriarchal structures impose unattainable standards on women.
• Karen Jerzyk: A US-based photographer, she captures abandoned and decaying spaces, conjuring surreal narratives. Her work is hauntingly beautiful and meticulously detailed.
SCISSORS by OHDE
