Ziv Schneider & Bethany Tabor [ The Estate of Our Friend Sylvia ] Sylvia Novack (07/2020 - 11/2020) was a virtual influencer (@myfriendsylvia) who was active on Instagram from her early 30’s until her death at age 81. She gained influence as she aged, becoming a trailblazer in the world of virtual fashion. In this piece, the story of Sylvia’s objects and the role they played in her life are told through an estate auction. Members of the public are given an opportunity to view, bid on, and purchase these items during the event. Through this auction and its exploration of Sylvia’s belongings, the public will gain a deeper understanding of Sylvia’s life story. The minting of these objects is done through HIC ET NUNC, a platform for decentralized digital assets that is running on the Tezos (TEZ) cryptocurrency.

 
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