NEW DELHI and NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — RtistiQ announced its collaboration with gallery g and Raja Ravi Varma Heritage Foundation to launch an unprecedented non-fungible token (NFT) drop of works of the celebrated Indian painter Raja Ravi Varma. All works by the artist being dropped as NFTs have been verified and documented by the Bangalore-based Raja Ravi Varma Heritage Foundation.
On auction will be the never-seen-before NFTs of digital editions of some of the iconic artworks and lithographs of the ‘Father of Indian Modern Art’. Ravi Varma, considered one of the greatest painters in the history of Indian art, was best known for uniting Hindu mythological subject matter with European realist painting style. The rare auction aims to usher his remarkable work into this new era so that his artistic legacy can be extended beyond physical boundaries to the virtual world.
NFT serves as a digital certificate verifying ownership. Its boom has reinvented the collectibles industry and driven excitement to audiences worldwide. The first-of-its-kind collectibles of Raja Ravi Varma are set to be auctioned in the coming weeks through the RtistiQ platform, and will allow collectors to acquire the NFTs using a debit card, credit card or cryptocurrency.
“We are thrilled to be teaming with Raja Ravi Varma Heritage Foundation and gallery g to bring this first and exclusive NFT drop of the pioneer of Modern Indian Art to people globally. Fans of Indian history and Raja Ravi Varma will be able to experience his renowned work in a dynamic new way while being invited into the lucrative world of NFTs. With this endeavour we hope that his legacy can be remembered by future generations.” said Jothi Menon, CEO and Founder of RtistiQ.
“For Ravi Varma art had no geographical boundaries. He wanted his art to reach the masses and hence he was the first Indian artist to make and sell prints of his artwork. His revolutionary way of thinking and his keen eye for…
