Journal Entry

A Yearlong Journey Of Creativity And Community

by Justin Aversano

Moments of the Unknown is a cinematic portrait of humanity. Over 366 days I traveled across the seven seas and seven continents to create ten-second portraits of people from all over the world. To convey the oneness of humans, and celebrate their diverse cultures. Woven together through the moving image and the passage of time around the globe.

My mission:

To showcase equality of humanity as one.
To archive the Earth's existence; our past to be taught in to the future.
To reach and initiate contact with extraterrestrial life forms in distant galaxies and beyond.
To encode our presence into infinity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Moments of the Unknown?

Moments of the Unknown is a 366-day conceptual project by Justin Aversano, featuring 10-second Super 8 video artworks captured during a yearlong journey around the world. Each piece is tied to a specific calendar date, including Leap Day.

How many pieces are in the collection?

There are 366 unique video artworks, one for every day of the year.

How were the videos captured?

Each moment was filmed using Super 8 film as Justin traveled across the globe for 366 days.

How do the auctions work?

Starting April 8, 2025, a new video artwork is revealed each day and auctioned over a 24-hour period with a 0 ETH reserve. Once one auction ends, the next begins, continuing daily for a full year.

Can I collect a moment from a specific date?

Yes. Each artwork is tied to a specific day of the year. If a date holds personal significance, like a birthday or anniversary, you can bid on that piece when its auction goes live.

When are the artworks revealed?

Each piece is only revealed on the day of its auction. The future is unknown, until it arrives.

Is this nonprofit officially registered?

501(c)(3) status in progress

What blockchain is this on?

All pieces are tokenized on Ethereum mainnet.