FUCK YOUR WARS Boodie NFT For Ukraine Goes Live
BNV collaborates with Phoenix Rising and artist Jamie Reid, legendary designer of the Sex Pistols album covers, in a charity NFT drop with all proceeds going to Legacy Of War Foundation.
BNV is partnering with Phoenix Rising and iconic punk artist Jamie Reid on a limited edition "Fuck Your Wars" Boodie NFT drop. We are leveraging the blockchain in an effort to raise funds for further mobilisation of the local teams, supported by Legacy Of War Foundation, and doing critical work to save lives in Ukraine as war rages on. There are 100 pieces available to purchase on the Fuck Your Wars Boodie campaign page, and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Legacy of War Foundation.
The Boodie features the original Fuck Your Wars artwork by iconic punk artist Jamie Reid, who designed the legendary Sex Pistols album covers and helped define the look and feel of the punk movement. The Boodie, was created during an age where fashion increasingly plays a large part in driving real life human interaction via the metaverse. Today it joins the charge in the global effort for all those that stand for Ukraine.
"We cannot just stand by and watch as Putin senselessly attacks Ukraine and all that it stands for. We stand for peace and freedom and democracy. We stand for justice. We reject tyranny in all its forms. We say to Putin and all the demagogues: Fuck Your Wars." - Phoenix Rising
Donate by purchasing a Boodie on the BNV website, starting from a minimum of 0.05eth, with a maximum of 2 Fuck Your Wars Boodies per crypto wallet. You may pay more and all proceeds go to Legacy Of War Foundation. The following are statements from the artists and organisations driving this movement:
Legacy of War Foundation
Legacy of War Foundation campaigns for a world without war, and supports the survivors and communities affected by it. We have a track record of working alongside grassroots organisations who are experienced in providing vital support to their communities, ensuring they can focus on delivering crucial aid to those who need it the most while we coordinate funding and bring together partners to facilitate their work. In Ukraine, we're supporting three hugely important organisations: Fight for Right, who are working 24/7 to ensure safe evacuations for the over 2.7m Ukrainians living with disabilities; Vostok SOS, who have been coordinating aid in eastern Ukraine since 2014; and Everybody Can, who are organising medical aid for hospitals around the country, as well as supporting children and the elderly.
Phoenix Rising
This is not the first recent example of global political injustice. And it won't be the last. But Phoenix Rising, along with BNV want to begin to contribute to causes that we believe in, and we want to do it via the Blockchain and NFTs.
We have enlisted the help of legendary political artist Jamie Reid - who created the iconic Sex Pistols album covers and defined the image of punk with his 'cut and paste ransom note' vibe - and are releasing an edition of 100 Boodies with him, featuring the phrase FUCK YOUR WARS done in his iconic style. 100% of the proceeds will go to the Legacy of War Foundation.
"With events unfolding rapidly in Ukraine, it is not enough for us to simply lament this invasion and offer thoughts or prayers to those caught up in this conflict. As global citizens, we all have the power to help bring this appalling violation of international law to a swift end."
- Giles Duley
About Giles Dunly, Founder of Legacy Of War Foundation
For over a decade I have worked as a photographer and writer documenting the long-term impact of conflict globally. From Iraq to Afghanistan, Laos to Colombia, there are few who have seen and documented the legacy of war with such breadth or detail. It is this experience that led me to found a charity to find new ways of supporting survivors of conflict.
While doing this work, I was critically injured by a landmine in Afghanistan. The experience of both a long recovery and living as a triple amputee has given me unique insight into the lives of those I work with. When I was recovering, there were two groups of people – those who offered me charity (funds so I didn’t have to work, to have a house adapted etc.) and those that simply said “How are we going to get you working again?” I always said that if the latter was achieved, I would make sure others had the same support and opportunity.
About Jamie Reid
Jamie Reid is a graphic political artist with connections to the Situationists. His iconic work, featuring letters cut from newspaper headlines in the style of a ransom note, came close to defining the image of punk rock with the artwork he created for the Sex Pistols 'Never Mind The Bollocks,' as well as the single 'God Save the Queen.'
Visit the NFT campaign page to donate now.