To support art conservation efforts, Boston's prestigious Museum of Fine Arts is rolling out a collection of NFTs.

In its effort to fund conservation projects, the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) in Boston is curating a collection of French Impressionist pastels, which will be instrumental in restoring two significant works by Edgar Degas titled “Edmondo and Therese Morbilli” from 1865 and “Father Listening to Lorenzo Pagans Playing the Guitar” from between 1869 and 1872. NFT This extensive NFT collection features pieces from acclaimed Impressionists such as Mary Cassatt, Claude Monet, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Odilon Redon, Jean-François Millet, and Édouard Manet. Altogether, the offering comprises around 2,000 NFTs derived from 24 unique artworks available in multiple editions.

Established in 1870, the MFA stands as one of the globe's largest museums, boasting a staggering collection of over 500,000 works of art. The museum's NFT venture collaborates with LaCollection, a Web3 firm focused on art that transforms physical masterpieces into superior digital forms. Previously, LaCollection has partnered with institutions like the British Museum and Vienna's Leopold Museum.

Art collectors will have the chance to engage in an ongoing narrative, complete with interactive games and activities. Additionally, they will gain access to the original artworks as they are temporarily displayed outside of the MFA's secure storage for LaCollection's presentation.

The minting period is set to end on July 10th, with sales starting July 13, 2022, at noon UTC. Early access prices for each NFT will range from 250 to 300 euros, while the public sale set for July 14 will see prices rise to 400 euros. There is also a second sale anticipated in October.

Registration is now  open \"By creating NFTs of key pieces from artists such as Monet, Degas, and Millet, we’re tapping into new opportunities to extend our collection’s reach... The revenue generated will go towards the maintenance of Impressionist artworks, ensuring we can continue to showcase these treasures to audiences for years to come,\" says Eric Woods, the COO of MFA Boston.

Rarely displayed due to their delicate nature, these remarkable French pastels deserve more visibility. Minting NFTs for works by prominent artists like Monet, Degas, and Millet allows us to broaden access to our collection significantly. said Plans are underway to develop an NFT gallery aimed at connecting art enthusiasts worldwide with history and culture.

Last month, the Vatican  announced Antwerp's Royal Museum is set to explore fine art tokenization.

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