The Richard Bernstein Estate

"Splitting the Atom" by Richard Bernstein is a collection of 61 total items across 3 unique works. "Andy Warhol with Red Paint" includes a 30”X30” print on archival paper. All token holders at the time of Richard's gallery exhibition in May will gain entry to a VIP party in New York. The primary purchasers of "Andy Warhol with Red Paint" and any of the "Andy Warhol Wallpaper" colors will receive a copy of the out of print book MEGA STAR by Paloma Picasso and Andrea Leon Talley.

Richard Bernstein was the first Pop Artist to use computer-generated graphics in the early-80s to create fine art. He called this new technology “splitting the atom” - showing viewers what is possible in the creation of art. Richard was the nucleus by which Andy and Grace Jones’ careers burst with energy and excitement, which is why these two iconic figures were chosen for the genesis NFT drop. Andy once said, "fame only lasted so long, Richard's legacy and art lives forever."

The token holder at the time of Richard's New York gallery exhibition in May 2022 will gain entry to the VIP party. 

The primary purchaser of this NFT will receive a copy of the out of print book MEGASTAR written by Paloma Picasso and Andre Leon Talley.

After their first meeting at Richard’s solo exhibition in 1965, Andy would often say that “Richard was my favourite artist” and trusted his eye implicitly. Therefore when Andy Warhol decided to have another artist illustrate the covers of his magazine Interview, the only choice for him was Richard Bernstein. One year after Richard began working at Interview Magazine, he created Warhol Wallpaper as a tribute to the Pope of Pop. Taken from a photograph that Richard took of Andy, he silkscreened the image in varying sizes and perspectives and painted it in his own signature style. This group of NFT images feature the colourways in which Richard thought about creating this work. 

Music by Andrew Stanley (of Yolanda Be Cool).

Warhol Wallpaper - Yellow

The token holder at the time of Richard's New York gallery exhibition in May 2022 will gain entry to the VIP party. 

The primary purchaser of this NFT will receive a copy of the out of print book MEGASTAR written by Paloma Picasso and Andre Leon Talley. 

After their first meeting at Richard's solo exhibition in 1965, Andy would often say that "Richard was my favourite artist" and trusted his eye implicitly. Therefore when Andy Warhol decided to have another artist illustrate the covers of his magazine Interview, the only choice for him was Richard Bernstein. One year after Richard began working at Interview Magazine, he created Warhol Wallpaper as a tribute to the Pope of Pop. Taken from a photograph that Richard took of Andy, he silkscreened the image in varying sizes and perspectives and painted it in his own signature style. This group of NFT images feature the colourways in which Richard thought about creating this work. 

Music by Andrew Stanley (of Yolanda Be Cool).

Warhol Wallpaper - Red 

Warhol Wallpaper - Violet

Warhol Wallpaper - Purple 

Warhol Wallpaper - Pink 

Warhol Wallpaper - Orange

Warhol Wallpaper - Green

Warhol Wallpaper - Aqua

Warhol Wallpaper - Turquoise

Warhol Wallpaper - Blue 

The token holder at the time of Richard's New York gallery exhibition in May will gain entry to the VIP party. 

Richard Bernstein's contribution to the iconic performer, Grace Jones' image, cannot be overestimated. Designing the art for most of her album covers from the 70s and 80s, Bernstein alternatively played the role of stylist, confidante, and friend. This image, created for Jones's 1984 cover of Interview Magazine, brilliantly captures the groundbreaking image Bernstein and Jones created together as well as intimately shows a side of fame that only he could have captured. Grace Jones once said: "Richard remixed images of the famous to make the stars more obviously famous-looking, like a wonderful fantasy that must never end." While Richard Bernstein is most widely remembered today as the creator of Andy Warhol's Interview Magazine distinctive covers, he created some of the most culturally significant images of one of the most iconic artists of all time. This Interview cover was one of Bernstein's best. 

Music by Andrew Stanley (of Yolanda Be Cool).

Grace Jones Interview Cover

The primary purchaser of this NFT will receive a framed 30"x30" print of "Andy Warhol with Red Paint" on archival paper with only one edition to be made. 

The token holder at the time of Richard's New York gallery exhibition in May will gain entry to the VIP party. 

The primary purchaser of this NFT will also receive a copy of the out of print book MEGASTAR written by Paloma Picasso and Andre Leon Talley. 

Richard Bernstein and Andy Warhol were both pioneers of new technology pushing the boundaries of the traditional art world. When the Quantel Paintbox computer came out in 1981, Richard was one of the first to get one. In 1983 Richard created his first portrait using the Quantel Paintbox, making him the first Pop Artist to produce digital artwork. 

Later in 1986, he created album covers for Grace Jones. In 1992, he debuted a large body of work at Cornerstone Galleries in Beverly Hills, all using this digitally native technology translated onto canvas. Richard described this new technique as "splitting the atom", and this painting titled "Andy Warhol with Red Paint" was his signature piece. Warhol loved Richard's artwork and said, "his faces are wonderful. They're so colourful and he makes everyone look so famous." This seminal work created over thirty years ago is the genesis of today's digital art revolution. 

Music by Andrew Stanley (of Yolanda Be Cool).