Funding museums through digital copies of art masterpieces
Digital technology is now allowing people to enjoy famous artworks at home while also supporting museums.
An Italian non-profit group called Save the Artistic Heritage, together with a technology company named Cinello, has created high-quality digital copies of famous Italian artworks. These copies are projected, framed, and sized to look exactly like the originals displayed in museums.
People who buy these digital artworks receive a certificate of authenticity, signed by both the organization and the museum that owns the original painting. This proves that the copy is official and approved.
Only nine digital copies are made for each artwork. This makes them rare and valuable, just like real art.
Half of the money from each sale goes directly to the museum. This helps museums earn income and protect their collections. Over the past two years, the project has given 300,000 euros to Italian museums.
Prices for these digital artworks range from 30,000 to 300,000 euros.
The creators say the goal is not just to sell technology, but to sell art in a new way—one that respects artists, museums, and history.
Source : https://www.rarejob.com/dna/2026/01/06/funding-museums-through-digital-copies-of-art-masterpieces/ |
