Musée d'Orsay Turns to NFTs to Attract Younger Visitors Post-Pandemic

Musée d’Orsay struggled to attract visitors during Covid lockdowns
New president made reaching new audiences a priority
Museum exploring NFTs and blockchain to engage younger crowds
Partnering with Tezos Foundation to offer digital souvenirs as NFTs
Aiming to bring emerging tech like blockchain to existing audience

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6 Questions With Fanny Lakoubay, Founder of LAL ART Advisory, About the Future of the Digital Art Market

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