Skip to Main Content

Record-breaking sale of digital art makes history

Clip: 3/12/2021 | 6m 25sVideo has Closed Captions

Record-breaking sale of digital creation makes history in art and crypto-currency markets

Christie’s, the auction house, sold a work of art Thursday for a record-breaking $69.3 million for a piece that exists only digitally. The sale, reportedly made to an investor known by a pseudonym, is seen by many as history-making development in both digital art and cryptocurrency markets. Jeffrey Brown reports for our arts and culture series, "CANVAS."

03/12/2021

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Problems playing video?   | Closed Captioning Feedback

Report a Problem

Before you submit an error, please consult our Video Help page.

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...

Support provided by:

Biden moves up vaccine timeline, vows to expand global stock

Video has Closed Captions

Biden moves up vaccine timeline in the U.S., vows to expand global supplies (7m 10s)

Black Americans, women face discrimination in skilled trades

Video has Closed Captions

Black Americans and women continue to face discrimination in skilled trades (6m 24s)

Brooks and Capehart on the historic COVID relief law

Video has Closed Captions

Brooks and Capehart on the historic COVID relief law and a year of life in the pandemic (12m 40s)

News Wrap: Minneapolis settles suit with Floyd's family

Video has Closed Captions

News Wrap: Minneapolis to pay $27 million to settle lawsuit with George Floyd's family (5m 22s)

Remembering 5 Americans who lost their lives to COVID-19

Video has Closed Captions

Remembering 5 extraordinary Americans who lost their lives to COVID-19 (3m 42s)

Unraveling the mystery of a pioneering painter's work

Video has Closed Captions

Unraveling the mystery of a pioneering American painter's missing work (3m 39s)

Providing Support for PBS.org

Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship

Support for PBS provided by:

Major corporate funding for the PBS News Hour is provided by BDO, BNSF, Consumer Cellular, American Cruise Lines, and Raymond James. Funding for the PBS NewsHour Weekend is provided by...

or

By creating an account, you acknowledge that PBS may share your information with our member stations and our respective service providers, and that you have read and understand the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

Discover More from PBS

Watch Without WOSU Passport

  • Watch new specials and currently airing PBS shows
  • Enjoy Live TV from WOSU

Watch MORE with WOSU Passport

Donate $5 per month or $60 per year and:

  • Get extended access to past seasons of PBS shows
  • Stream early releases of new series
  • Binge watch your favorite PBS shows

Your donation goes to your local station!

Get Passport

Are you sure you want to remove null from My List?