“Monster Soup” by Des Lucréce presents 100 different varieties of soup cans, each featuring Lucréce’s renown “Monsters” theme, available in his four signature colors.
A first-ever artist offering, the Monster Soup collection will be released as NFTs, and with each digital purchase collectors can choose to use their NFT to claim a matching, limited-edition, museum quality print, embossed and hand-signed by Des Lucréce.
“My Monster Soup collection a critical look at the intersection of desire, consumerism, and identity in the modern world, echoing the societal critiques of artists like Warhol but through the lens of my personal experiences and philosophical influences.”
100
VARIETIES
Collectors can choose from over one hundred varieties of Monster Soup. Whether you want to build a complete set of matching varieties, or choose a single variety, collectors will participate in a shopping experience completely unique and fun.
You never know where a ultra-rare variety might be hidden within the collection. After the mint has concluded all metadata will be updated allowing holders the opportunity to see if they minted a ultra-rare variety.
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Mixed into the collection are multiple semi-rare, or “Specialty” varieties that feature images or symbols in place of the variety name.
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Included in the collection are multiple Rare varieties that feature exciting artwork created by Des Lucréce.
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Those fortunate enough to mint a Ultra-Rare Monster Soup will receive a completely bespoke NFT created by Des Lucréce. Ultra-Rares are unmistakable within the collection.
Four Signature
COLORS
With four different Des Lucréce signature colors available in the Monster Soup collection, art collectors can curate the perfect collection in the colorway of their choosing.
From acquiring a collection of all four colors, to picking varieties in the same color, each 1:1 release is completely unique.
Limited Edition
PRINTS
With every NFT purchase of a Monster Soup digital collectable, holders will have the option to use their NFT to claim a 20” x 24” physical print.
These museum-quality prints will be hand-signed by Des Lucréce and feature the artist’s Monster emboss. Every print and set will be delivered in distinct packaging, personally designed by the artist himself.
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Every single print will be hand-signed by Des Lucréce, adding additional rarity to an already rare collection.
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Using Des Lucréce’s Monster logo, each print will be hand-embossed with this iconic logo.
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Using a Giclee printing process, Monster Soup prints will be printed on museum-quality Hahnemühle German etching paper.
During the mint, you will have the opportunity to “shop” for the perfect variety of Monster Soup.
Iconic and Des Lucréce have created an exciting mint user interface that will allow participants to view every variety of Monster Soup across all four colors and mint the soup variety that they want.
We’ve even hidden some rare, and super-rare varieties right in plain site…
Mint
MECHANICS
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During the mint, any Monster Soup varieties that have been claimed will feature a “SOLD” logo across them.
Additionally, as soon as a blockchain transaction has been initiated, a small spinning wheel will overlay the variety that is being claimed.
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Yes, the mint page is optimized for desktop, tablet and mobile devices.
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Art Pass holder can mint one Monster Soup for each Art Pass they hold.
One Art Pass = One Monster Soup, Two Art Passes = Two Monster Soups, etc.
Everyone else will be able to mint one Monster Soup per allowlisted address.
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Each Monster Soup NFT is 0.44 ETH / $999.99 USD.
The ETH price will be updated prior to mint to reflect the current ETH/USD price.
CLAIM
Monster Soup holders have a tough decision to make: keep your NFT to display or trade on secondary, or “burn” your Monster Soup NFT to receive a hand-signed and embossed physical print. In true Des Lucréce fashion, nothing burned is truly gone forever. Those brave enough to claim their physical print and burn their NFT will have a few surprises going forward.
With every print claim, the remaining Monster Soup NFTs become more and more rare as a result of the deflationary tokenomics.
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After the mint, holders will be able to claim their print using Iconic’s print claim portal, where they will burn their NFT(s) and enter their preferred shipping address.
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We will keep the print claim portal open for an extended period following the mint, allowing ample time for people to purchase Monster Soup NFTs off of secondary markets.
All print claim timelines will be communicated well in advance of any claim windows closing.
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You are not required to burn your Monster Soup NFT.
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Yes! Any Monster Soup NFT purchased on secondary will be able to claim the matching print.
Every print will include an exclusive certificate of authenticity created by Des Lucréce. This unique COA is modeled after a soup can label, crafted to deliver a distinctive and one-of-a-kind experience.
Every certificate of authenticity will feature the variety name and color of your print.
Certificates of
AUTHENTICITY
Collection
ACCESS
Due to the rare nature of this collection, access will be extremely limited. Guaranteed access to the mint will be reserved for Des Monsters holders and Iconic’s Art Pass Holders.
Any wallet that holds an Iconic Art Pass or Des Monsters will be added direct to contract (DTC). During the mint, connect the wallet holding either of those NFTs and you are all set.
Complete sets are also available to Iconic Art Pass holders by entering the raffle below.
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Each Monster Soup complete set is 1.54 ETH / $3500 USD.
The ETH price will be updated prior to mint to reflect the current ETH/USD price.
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You must own an Iconic Art Pass to enter this raffle: https://www.premint.xyz/monster-soup-apset
About
WCK
A portion of the proceeds from the sales will be donated to the World Central Kitchen. The World Central Kitchen is a not-for-profit non-governmental organization devoted to providing meals in the wake of natural disasters.
Find out more at: https://wck.org
“Food is one of the few things in life that brings us comfort during times of uncertainty. And as the World Central Kitchen says ‘a nourishing meal in a time of crisis is so much more than a plate of food—it's hope, it's dignity, and it's a sign that someone cares.’”
About
Des Lucréce
Des Lucréce, a Norwegian-born Vietnamese artist based in the USA, excels in crafting unique GIF animations with an expressionist flair. His toolkit includes Procreate, Photoshop, and After Effects, allowing him to weave complex lines and motions reminiscent of artistic greats like Basquiat, Keith Haring, Maki Haku, Futura 2000, and Saul Bass.
Des Lucréce’s work is a deep dive into the theme of 'No Home Center,' reflecting the identity and belonging disconnect common among second-generation Asian immigrants.
His background as a brand agency designer and a BFA in studio arts has honed his style, characterized by striking colors and expressive designs. art probes the nexus between desire, pleasure, and ownership, drawing insights from psychoanalysts Jacques Lacan and Slavoj Zizek.
At 30, Des Lucréce is recognized for his intellectual depth, weaving concepts from Roland Barthes, Derrida, and Kenya Hara into his art.
About
ICONIC
Founded in 2015, Iconic is a New Orleans-based digital art platform that specializes in expanding cultural experiences through digital innovation. Collaborating with artists, museums, and cultural institutions worldwide, Iconic is dedicated to bringing unique, culturally significant digital and physical art to collectors globally. Iconic is the recipient of the 2022 United Nations World Summit Award for Innovation in Culture & Tourism. Notable partners include The White House Historical Association, the Universal Hip-Hop Museum, the Norman Rockwell Museum, and the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center
