Silk Road Not Dead is a Dadaist work within the framework of Net Art, where digital artifacts that were once used for clandestine trade are now re-signified, elevating them into the realm of art to be traded in a different, yet equally free market.
By holding a piece, you also hold its Silk Road link, which allows you to access the original page where the listing was hosted. There, you can browse other products, read the original and often witty descriptions written by vendors, explore the reactions and experiences of buyers, and immerse yourself in a unique collecting experience that takes you back to the final day of Silk Road—October 2, 2013.