Collector's Point Of View

Collector's Point of View is a Dirt Nasty Exclusives publication showcasing the Dnasty card collection. I am the owner and curator with an eye toward the artistic design and cultural undertones of trading card games. This collection was built 'au natural' meaning every card in the collection was obtained through opening packs. This opens up discussion to cards, art and enjoyment that are accessible for everyone.

I curated this collection on the idea that art is a form of communication, and every artist creates their works with intent and purpose. The art I look at starts with the artwork on the cards and continues to the source material: film, literature, story telling. These forms of source material deepen my connection to cards and enhance my enjoyment of selecting cards to add to the collection. I hope to impress some of my perspective through this blog

Trading card games are an interesting cultural reflection. The characters and settings choosen when game designers make sets, the storylines told with those characters and settings all reflect cultural perpectives and influences. There is no coincidence that the final Magic: The Gathering set of 2026 fractures reality. As humans, can we identify Jace Beleren in our world? Can we find Jace Beleren inside ourselves?

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