Nelum
Nelum’s mission is to enable prominent artists, museums, and collectors to create digital collectibles (NFTs), tokenize their artworks, and unlock additional value from their collections – all powered by blockchain technology. We additionally enable collectors to acquire NFTs with fiat money, such as Euros and US Dollars, thus removing one of the main obstacles in the adoption of this technology by regular users, who do not want to transact in cryptocurrencies.
In the blockchain, each artwork’s provenance is irrefutable, with only one true original. Digital collectibles serve as exclusive ownership-membership tokens, independently verified, without intermediaries. Every digital artwork holds the promise of appreciation over time, similarly to a physical artwork – especially when collaborating with distinguished artists.
Nelum also offers advisory services to guide esteemed artists, institutions, and collectors not only in navigating this innovative landscape, but also in cultivating a digital art community and leveraging art collections to fund cultural and community initiatives.
Our inaugural project features the iconic 94-year-old artist, Costas Tsoclis. We have tokenized three of his acclaimed “living paintings”, Sisyfos, Prometheus, and Oedipus, each a museum installation. Learn more about this ground-breaking project here.
The word Nelum stems from the wider family of the Nelumbo Nucifera, also known as the lotus flower. It refers to the ability to thrive in challenging environments and come out of it stronger. The lotus is considered a symbol of purity and enlightenment and is a global metaphor for spiritual awakening, like the beautiful flower that rises above the muck. It symbolizes our mission to create unique, meaningful, and eternal art.
