UKs most violent prisoner Charles Salvador ‘Bronson’ set to release NFT collection

Charles Salvador ‘Bronson’, who was first jailed for armed robbery in 1974 and has since become known as Britain’s ‘most violent’ prisoner, is launching an NFT collection featuring his artwork.

Bronson, now known as Charles Salvator, has not been released from prison since 1974 due to multiple crimes against both staff and fellow inmates.

The collection includes 1,500 never-before-seen works from Charles’ 47 years in prison and solitary confinement, as well as 8,500 3D works inspired by his poetry, personal interviews, and writing. website Say.

According to the project, certain rare NFT owners are promised a meet with the founder and an AMA with the artist, in addition to various other physical items. utility pageAccording to the project’s website, 25% of NFT’s sales will be donated to a foundation that supports art-making programs for at-risk youth.

The physical exhibit at Henarch Galleries is only accessible to those with an NFT, according to the project’s site. Open February 26th.

London-based curator Oliver Hammond said sky news He hopes the exhibition will boost Bronson’s bid for parole. I think there are enough.”

According to Sky News, Bronson’s paper pieces range in price from 700 to 30,000.As for the NFT, collections are in the works. twitter With a release date of February 12th, pricing is yet to be determined.

This isn’t the first time sitting prisoners have released an NFT collection to draw attention to their plight. , who is serving multiple life sentences for his involvement in establishing a dark web marketplace, has raised over $6 million to help families with incarcerated children.

Former Metropolitan Police Department detective Peter Kirkham, who has been investigating Mr. Bronson, worries that Mr. Bronson’s art is ultimately fueling a story that glorifies his criminal past.

“That’s not right,” Kirkham said. “It’s wrong because people shouldn’t be able to profit from crime.”