Highball Charlie

I’ve been to every Marfa Weekend and each was a unique experience, but this year was one for the books. Some closing thoughts... Every time we've opened a new space in Marfa, glitch in 2022, Otherside in 2024, and now One Fourteen in 2026, it feel frenetic in the days and weeks leading up to the event. Just one month ago, the projectors were stuck in customs, construction was behind schedule, and I was freaking out. But things have a way of working out around here and this year was no exception. We couldn't be happier with how it all turned out. I have so many people to thank that I can't possibly do it justice in an X post. Our construction crew that worked overtime to get it done, the artists who participated in our grayduck gallery pop-up, all the locals who helped these events run smoothly from the doormen to the bar backs, my fellow DJs, J Brew and Jala, and most of all my wife @gnomem. I remain deeply grateful to our sponsors @artblocks_io and @opensea, none of it would have happened without them. In particular, my main point of contact at each organization, Melissa and Adam, who spent months brainstorming with me about how to make it a success. I want to acknowledge the teams that held events in Otherside, @SakazukiNFT and @100collectors, both of which were a blast. And of course, the entire @glitchmarfa team, for another year of jaw dropping exhibitions featuring @ArtOnBlockchain, @mpkoz, and @summergwagner. Finally, I want to specifically shout out our exhibiting artists at One Fourteen: @IDerech, @dotjiwa, @alexkittoe, and @thankyoux, with support from the @museumartlight crew and @pandelic. These were the pioneering set of exhibitions that have ever been displayed on the new projectors and they will hold a special place in history. There was no playbook for how to use the space, and yet, they each came up with a de novo experience that I can only describe as incredible. Your exhibitions inspired us to dream what is possible in this new venue. Multiple people were brought to tears during the course of the weekend. This is why we do the work.

Marfa, part 1. @tonyherrera and @HighBallCharlie on kitchen duty, @VinnieHager with his Letters From Marfa, @ArtOnBlockchain in his natural habitat, and @Dangiuz at sunset. Great people, great week.

This year, I attended “Marfa Weekend” for the first time. I had a wonderful time with the @artblocks_io community, saw lots of digital art and Donald Judd's work, and had a deep experience that I can't put into words. I was happy to see people I met in Palo Alto in January again, and to make new friends. Thank you to everyone who talked with me. I was also able to hand @tonyherrera the piece he commissioned in person. He taught me how to enjoy tacos, and I drew the moment I was moved by them. Thanks to @neort_io for helping make it happen. I hope to come back to Marfa again. I've really fallen in love with this place. Finally, I really appreciate @SakazukiNFT @HighballCharlie for bringing me along. Thank you!