MakersPlace 'Italian Treasures' NFT Series Offers a Rare Glimpse into Italian Art

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Oct 20, 2022, 12:00 ET

The newly curated collection combines 17th-century realism with the modern world for a remarkable digital art experience

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MakersPlace, the premier marketplace for rare and authentic digital collectibles, announced today the drop of its latest NFT collection, "Italian Treasures." The collection is curated by renowned Italian art critic and historian Vittorio Sgarbi, and features a series of the most representative masterpieces from the Italian art scene.

In collaboration with creator Apeiron Technologies, "Italian Treasures" will be available starting Oct. 22 and feature artworks by Luciano Ventrone, considered the Caravaggio of the 20th century. This launch consists of high-resolution, digital versions of the original physical artwork, and aims to make these rare artworks accessible to a broader audience, including both NFT and traditional fine art collectors.

The series will be available in the form of three volumes: the first two, known as "New Caravaggeschi," launch on Oct. 22 and 28, and are dedicated to Luciano Ventrone, with the third launching Nov. 3 dedicated to Italian artist Rocco Normanno. The work included in the second edition of "New Caravaggeschi" is based on the models of 17th-century realism and adapts biblical, mythological and literary scenes to today's reality.

"This technology dematerializes the work of art as we have understood it to date, and makes it truly eternal," comments Vittorio Sgarbi. "Technology is made of revolutions: NFTs seem to be a true revolution for art. Now anyone, not just the extremely wealthy, can become the owner of a unique masterpiece."

"Vittorio Sgarbi is an icon in the Italian art space, and MakersPlace is honored to offer collectors the unique opportunity to experience traditional Italian art in an innovative, digital design," said Scott Miles, General Manager, Head of Emerging & Premium Business of MakersPlace.

Please visit the MakersPlace website to learn more about Italian Treasures.

About MakersPlace

MakersPlace is the premier, trusted and most innovative NFT marketplace for Art, Sports and Entertainment. At MakersPlace, artists, creators, fans and collectors can collaborate together in a trusted and brand safe, curated market.

Our mission is to enable a vibrant and sustainable future for creativity that pushes the boundaries of art by enabling dynamic creations integrating motion and sound and blurring the lines between digital and physical, traditional and modern. We provide artists and creators with the ability to protect and sell authentic, unique editions in innovative offerings enhanced by the industry's most sophisticated set of white glove services designed to optimize success and reach a worldwide audience of collectors and fans.

Since launching in 2018, MakersPlace is the market leader in accessibility as the first to accept payment in cryptocurrency (ETH) or credit cards (USD) and the first to eliminate the need to connect an external wallet to store purchases.

In March 2021, MakersPlace catapulted digital art onto the global stage, with the historic sale of Beeple's Everydays: The First 5000 Days for $69.3 million - the record price for any digital artwork - in partnership with Christie's auction house.

About Apeiron Technologies

A company that has long been a well-known player in the NFT market. The company has strong ties to both the sports sector, having launched Franco Baresi's official NFT collection, and the art sector, having a long-standing collaboration with art critic Vittorio Sgarbi. Managed by Francesco Biacchi and Alessandro Tentoni, along with partners Eros Alfani and Andrea Costella. The company was established to offer consulting and innovative solutions related to blockchain technology, with outstanding partners and projects.

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