Justin Aversano

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Justin Aversano
Born (1992-09-23) September 23, 1992 (age 33)
Occupation(s)Photographer, digital artist
Years active2012–present
Known forTwin Flames NFT series, SaveArtSpace co-founder
Notable workTwin Flames series, Every Day is a Gift

Justin Aversano (born 23 September 1992) is an American photographer and digital artist recognised for his work in both traditional photography and non-fungible token (NFT) art.

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Biography

Aversano obtained a Bachelor of Fine Arts in photography from the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York City in 2014. [1] In 2015, he co-founded SaveArtSpace with Travis Rix, a non-profit organisation that installs community art in public advertising spaces such as billboards, phone booths, and bus terminals. [2]

Artistic work

Twin Flames, initiated in 2017, is a photographic series capturing sets of twins. The project began as traditional photography and was later adapted into digital format. [1] In 2021, Aversano released 100 works from the series as NFTs. [3] Twin Flames #83, Bahareh & Farzaneh was the first photographic NFT offered at a Christie's auction. [4]

Aversano has also produced other photographic series, including Cognition and Smoke and Mirrors, which investigate themes of identity, spirituality, and human connection through portraiture and mixed media techniques. [5]

References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2018-10-10). "Justin Aversano and the magic of being twins". C41 Magazine. Retrieved 2025-08-28.
  2. Parker, Stone. "Save Art Space: Redefining the Urban Landscape". Upmag. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
  3. Jones, Rebecca. "LIVE AUCTION 19673 PHOTOGRAPHS". christies.com.
  4. Schneider, Jaron. "This is the Most Expensive Photography NFT Ever Sold". PetaPixel. PetaPixel, Inc. Retrieved 7 March 2024.
  5. Medved, Matt. "Justin Aversano Gets "Intro-Spective" for Francisco Carolinum Linz Exhibition". NTFnow. Retrieved 10 September 2025.