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The Van Gogh Sites Foundation collaborated with startup Web3 Appreciator. io to launch 6 NFTs connected to 39 Van Gogh heritage sites in the Netherlands.
Online PR News – October 14, 2022 – Hong Kong – Van Gogh Sites Foundation launches Foundation-certified Van Gogh NFT with global Web3 platform Appreciator. io leveraging generation to sustain Van Gogh’s legacy and nurture artists
The Van Gogh Sites Foundation, in exclusive collaboration with Appreciator. io, a global Web3 platform in Hong Kong, has unveiled the Foundation’s first Van Gogh NFT collection to increase the budget for cultural heritage preservation and foster the advancement of local artists by leveraging blockchain. and NFT technology.
Authenticated through the Van Gogh Sites Foundation (VGSF), the six multimedia works will be remodeled in limited editions Century and Millennium NFT. The artworks are created from the reinvention of local artists from Van Gogh’s 39 heritage sites in his local Brabant, the herbarium landscape, rural life and population have profoundly influenced the work of the wonderful painter.
“These NFTs shed light on Van Gogh’s life. By understanding the places of his birth and formative years and the natural environment where he found so much inspiration, peace and comfort, the public can fully appreciate the artist’s vision and work,” said Mr. Frank. van den Eijnden, director of VGSF. ” With the launch of those NFTs, we can succeed in new consumers who are younger and digitally savvy, have a more complete interaction with the author’s network in meaningful conversations that are no longer limited by travel and distance. “van den Eijinden.
The two editions, Century and Millennium, are open first to personal subscription and then to public subscription. Three virtual artworks similar to Zundert’s heritage sites will be the Century NFT edition, with a limited number of 50 editions each. With Vincent van GoghHuis (Collection VG39 – 4/39), Van Gogh Church (Collection VG39 – 5/39) and Sexton House (Collection VG39 – 6/39) in Zundet, those NFTs can be purchased online at US$880/edition in appréciateur. Io. For the first sentence, the creditors actually subscribed will get a seven-inch virtual printing easel as a special gift so that they can appreciate and see NFT’s artwork without problems.
Three other virtual artworks similar to heritage sites in Nuenen will be remodeled in the Millennium Edition premium NFT, with a limited number of 25 editions each, with the House of Potato Eaters (Collection VG39 – 1/39), the Municipality of the Protestant Church (Collection VG39 – 2/39) and the Presthroughtery Nuenen (Collection VG39 – 3/39). Along with the NFT, this exquisite package comes in a numbered wooden box (triptych style) handmade with Van Gogh poplars. homeland and comprises a numbered silver leaf decoration produced using 3D printing technology, a limited edition art book at the 39 heritage sites and a VGSF shareholder certificate attesting to the collector’s ownership. The Millennium Edition costs US$9,850 each. A poplar will be planted for corporate customers purchasing 3 Millennium editions (Myrieteris package) to commemorate their heritage preservation. By collecting those qualified exclusive NFTs through the Foundation, they also provide a contribution to ESG that aligns with Vincent’s love of nature.
Given the changing cultural landscape and increased interest in virtual assets, Appreciator’s project is to capitalize on its global network of artistic/cultural establishments to unite and build a colorful network of art lovers. Hong Kong is well placed to become a virtual art hub and those six original NFTs are the first in a series of declines expected over the next two years, with more collaboration to come.
Local Hong Kong artists would have the opportunity to collaborate with VGSF to create the next batch of Van Gogh 39 NFT collection drops to continue the worthwhile quest to connect the virtual world of the Metaverse with the 39 physical Van Gogh heritage monuments. “This move can propel Hong Kong to the forefront of the field of virtual art. Appreciator aims to spearhead the FINE NFT offering that is exclusive and original and has a social impact through preserving cultural heritage and supporting local artists around the world as they embark on their artistic adventure, said Emily Cheung , co-founder and CEO of Appreciator. me. Rather than undeniable replicas of Vsn Gogh’s paintings, these virtual NFTs will provide an innovative and immersive experience. The team of collaborators led by Tomas Snels in Brabant, Vincent Van Gogh’s homeland, embraced new multimedia equipment ranging from music and visual arts to videography, 3D technology, etc. , to show Van Gogh’s love for nature and the story of his life. Inspired through his admiration for Van Gogh’s art, the Brabant region and the enchanting herbal setting, Mr. Snels’ concept for those virtual NFTs was born from a leaf in each and every ancient monument of Van Gogh. “I seek to reinvent Van Gogh’s paintings in your brain by animating them with the artist’s wondrous love of nature. The paintings are a collaborative creation with over 1000 hours of effort from a team of 15 enthusiastic contributors adding talented writers, visual artists, 3- d engineers, musicians, composers and cameramen, etc. ” said Mr. Snels.
Beyond their artistic value, these limited-edition phygital collectibles are a smart investment due to their beauty, originality, rarity, and authenticity. These phygital collectibles are exquisite collaboratively produced works of art and are the culmination of creativity and craftsmanship that reflect Van Gogh’s pursuit of perfection. “We hope that the Web 3 generation will help cultural institutions, curators and artists around the world create more works of art following in the footsteps of the wonderful artist,” Cheung added. -The end-
About Appreciator. io Appreciator. io is a Hong Kong-based global Web3 platform that conceptualizes and curates NFT, virtual art, immersive reports and limited-edition collectibles through the lens of the new wave of fresh culture creditors. It connects and inspires the next generation of creditors around the world to explore, learn, exchange and appreciate art and culture, leveraging the generation within the Web 3. 0 ecosystem. Appreciator’s project is to create a positive and sustainable progression for the art and culture industry worldwide through engagement with artists and cultural institutions, PI, master artists, influencers, brands, creators and creditors.
About the Van Gogh Sites Foundation The Van Gogh Sites Foundation aims to expand Van Gogh’s heritage. The Foundation aims to increase the social and economic importance of heritage through exhibitions and educational systems in and around Van Gogh Monuments. Thus, the history of the artist’s life and its relevance to current and future generations will remain a central theme.
Links to images of the event, advent VG39; NFT images, monument fact sheets, artist testimonials and videos: Photo 1 (hidden): Foundation-certified NFT presented on October 10. From left to right: Wilson Yau, Chief Technology Officer, Appreciator. io Tomas Snels, Head of Creatures
Event Photo 2 (without mask): Foundation-certified NFT presented on October 10. From left to right: Emily Cheung, co-founder and CEO, appreciator Tomas Snels, creature chief
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