Aku NFT Series Final Chapter Dropping on February 21
Micah Johnson Created the Aku NFT Series
Micah Johnson will release the last chapter of his non-fungible token (NFT) character Aku through Bonhams and Nifty Gateway on Monday. The offering will be open editions, meaning the number of sales will determine how many tokens are minting with a bidding price set at $999 each.
Johnson created the character Aku, a young boy with an oversized space helmet based on a personal experience, he says.
“My physical paintings were based around a young boy's question, ‘Could astronauts be black?’ And after seeing collectors resonate with my mission to prove anything is possible, I wanted to create a character that could reach a broader audience,” he says.
As of yet, the 10-part series of Aku NFTs have accounted for more than $19 million in total sales.
“I’m incredibly proud of all we have accomplished from a story perspective across the chapters. We told a story without Aku ever saying a word,” Johnson added.
A Former Baseball Player
The NFT character Aku has also been selected for a full-length feature film with traditional distribution. While Johnson says he cannot disclose any details as of yet but wants it to be the next gen’s Mickey Mouse.
Johnson is a former professional baseball player who was active in the league from 2015 to 2017, playing for the Chicago White Sox, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and The Atlanta Braves. After multiple injuries, including a fractured wrist and a torn shoulder, Johnson retired from professional baseball to become a visual artist in 2018.
After retiring from sports, he set up an art studio in New Hampshire, creating both physical works on canvas and digital art.