Vatican enters the metaverse with NFT art gallery
The Vatican has launched an NFT gallery in the metaverse, making its art collection accessible through digital tokens. The initiative follows the Vatican's earlier participation in the 2013 Venice Biennale with the pavilion 'In Principio (and then)' by Studio Azzurro. The new digital gallery allows users to view and collect NFTs of artworks from the Vatican's collection. The project was announced on Artribune, an Italian art publication, in May 2022. The Vatican's move into the metaverse represents a significant step for a major religious institution embracing blockchain technology and digital art. The NFT gallery is part of a broader trend of cultural institutions exploring virtual spaces and digital ownership.
Key facts
- Vatican launched an NFT gallery in the metaverse
- The gallery features artworks from the Vatican's collection
- Vatican previously participated in the 2013 Venice Biennale
- The 2013 pavilion was titled 'In Principio (and then)' by Studio Azzurro
- The announcement was made on Artribune in May 2022
- The project allows users to collect NFTs of Vatican artworks
- It marks a major religious institution entering the metaverse
- The initiative reflects a trend of cultural institutions adopting blockchain
Entities
Artists
- Studio Azzurro
Institutions
- Vatican
- Artribune
- Venice Biennale
Locations
- Vatican City
- Venice
- Italy