FAQ
Understanding GBLSTS
What is GBLSTS?
Built on an artist-first model with 0% commissions for both artists and collectors, the gallery exists to contribute to the long-term culture of digital art through thoughtful, independent curation. Every work presented by GBLSTS earns its place through discernment—not financial incentives, paid placement, or commercial obligation.
How is art selected?
Every artwork submitted to GBLSTS is reviewed independently through curatorial discernment. We look for work that demonstrates artistic merit, originality, technical execution, and meaningful contribution to the evolving culture of digital art.
Selection is never influenced by financial arrangements, popularity, personal relationships, or commercial considerations. Every work is evaluated on its own merits.
Who curates GBLSTS?
GBLSTS is independently curated by its founder, Gabriel Santos.
Every work presented by the gallery is selected through uncompromised curatorial judgment and guided by the gallery’s principles of discernment, independence, and service. Rather than representing artists commercially, GBLSTS exists to recognize, contextualize, and present digital art it believes deserves thoughtful attention.
The Gallery Model
Why does GBLSTS charge 0% commission to both artists and collectors?
GBLSTS charges no commissions or platform fees to either artists or collectors. The only costs associated with a transaction are the standard Ethereum network (gas) fees required to process transactions on the blockchain.
We have chosen this model because we monetize what GBLSTS creates—not what artists create. This allows our curatorial decisions to remain uncompromised while allowing artists and collectors to transact directly.
Does GBLSTS have a secondary royalty policy?
Yes. GBLSTS requires artworks presented through the gallery to maintain a 10% secondary royalty for artists.
We believe creators should continue to participate in the long-term value of their work. This standard reflects our artist-first principles and our commitment to supporting sustainable creative practice.
How does GBLSTS sustain itself?
GBLSTS sustains itself by monetizing what it creates—not what artists create.
Rather than participating in artwork sales through commissions, the gallery is supported through original initiatives, publications, partnerships, collector advisory, merchandise, intellectual property, and the support of its patrons through Los Vagos. This approach ensures that individual artwork sales never influence our curatorial decisions.
Participating
Can anyone submit their work?
Yes. Any artist is welcome to submit work for consideration. Every submission is reviewed individually and accepted on its own artistic merit through curatorial discernment.
Accepted artists can create a gallery profile, upload additional artworks, and manage their listings through their connected wallet. Every additional artwork submitted by an accepted artist is reviewed through the same curatorial process before appearing in the gallery.
Does it cost anything to onboard as an artist?
No. Onboarding to GBLSTS is free.
During setup, artists deploy their own unique smart contract to establish on-chain provenance and ownership. This requires a small blockchain transaction (gas fee), which is automatically reimbursed by GBLSTS after deployment.
How do collectors purchase artwork?
Collectors purchase artworks directly through the artwork page using their connected wallet. Ownership is recorded on the Ethereum blockchain, allowing artworks to be securely collected, transferred, or resold by the collector.
Going Deeper
What are Los Vagos?
Los Vagos is the patron community of GBLSTS. By becoming a Patron, supporters help sustain an independent digital art gallery committed to artist-first principles and curation without compromise.
Where can I learn more about the philosophy behind GBLSTS?
The principles that guide GBLSTS are explored through the Steward’s Archive and the Mythos. There you’ll find essays on culture, curation, discernment, and the long-term vision of the gallery.