From a traditional perspective, art has had a very dual identity for the past two or three hundred years. On one side, you have the struggling artist looking to have their works recognized by critics and possible patrons alike. On the other side, you have the ultra-rich collector and auction houses with a monopoly over the art trade. Minty.Art is here to disrupt this cycle and make art accessible to all - both artists and collectors.
How does Minty.Art work?
Minty.Art is a revolutionary take on art patronage and collecting. We believe in facilitating a direct connection between artists and collectors without involving auction houses and dealers. To achieve this, we created a rigid blockchain-based platform, which allows us to decentralize art trade completely.
By introducing non-fungible token (NFT) certification for artists, we give creators the ultimate level of control. They decide on the scarcity of their work, the price they want to set for each individual piece, and Minty.Art eliminates any copyright and counterfeiting issues that usually arise, especially with digital art. While ill-minded actors can easily copy and download a digital version of an artwork, they will only have access to the NFT issued for the piece if they buy it. The main goal of the Minty.Art platform is to ensure that artists and collectors have authentic pieces.
Non-fungible tokens present a unique, modern-day solution to art authentication. When an artist creates a piece, they issue a token on the blockchain, which stores relevant information about the given artwork (creator, date of publication, number of copies available, the serial number of the piece). The fact that this information is stored on the blockchain means that it cannot be altered, copied, or falsified, giving artists the ultimate protection against fake reproductions of their art. On the other hand, collectors are guaranteed the authenticity of the artwork they are buying.
What is Minty.Art?
Why is Patronage Important?
One of the most important missions Minty.Art sets out on is to facilitate patronage for budding artists. Seeking to eliminate the idea of a “starving artist,” we aim to create a global community of artists and patrons. Art creation represents a symbiotic relationship between the creator and their patrons.
More often than not, artists are struggling to secure the necessary funding for their art projects. Minty is looking to eliminate this problem. By attracting both creators and patrons to the platform, we create a point of interaction between these two worlds. This allows artists to lay out their ideas and initiate pre-sale events for their artwork, thus attracting patrons who fund their project and help them achieve their vision.
Modern-day patronage can be as easy as a couple of clicks online; however, this support is of immense importance for artists, as it gives them the financial security to unleash their creativity. Minty.Art allows you to be both an artist and a patron. Thanks to the platform’s design, the connection between creators and patrons is strengthened, and support for artists grows infinitely.
The Role of Patronage in 2021
Decentralization and Liberty
Last but not least, Minty.Art is looking to revolutionize the idea of trading artwork fundamentally. Our platform eliminates the need for an intermediary between artists and collectors. This level of decentralization is our way to ensure that artists have all the creative freedom they need. Without the pressure of competing with what is “modern”, “trendy”, or “high-art” in the view of auction houses, artists have the chance to present their projects directly to collectors and patrons.
Art is not supposed to be bound by any limits, which is why we aim to give creators space and liberty to be authentic in their works. By posting their projects and pre-sale events on the Minty.Art platform, artists receive a true valuation of their work without the intervention of auction houses and art dealers.