From Paris With Love

Addonis’ NFT series *From Paris With Love* originated from his being commissioned by the French Consulate of Miami to create a portrait in honor of Josephine Baker’s 2021 induction into the Pantheon, the first Black woman to receive one of the highest honors in France. To highlight her commitment to the Black community, the digital collection was unveiled at the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center during Art Week Miami. Dropping the collection in Miami is particularly significant, as in 1951, Josephine Baker’s refusal to perform for a segregated crowd at the Copa City Club in Miami Beach led to integration sweeping across the US. This NFT collection connects the important moments in Ms. Baker’s life: the Pantheon in Paris, French Consulate of Miami, the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, and the world via web 3.0. Addonis and his community are grateful for the opportunity to honor the legend that is Josephine Baker.