NFTs in Museums – Challenges and Persuasion in the Eye of an Article 2 of Act on Museums Cover Image

NFT w muzeum – wyzwania i perspektywy w świetle art. 2 ustawy o muzeach
NFTs in Museums – Challenges and Persuasion in the Eye of an Article 2 of Act on Museums

Author(s): Olivia Rybak-Karkosz
Subject(s): Museology & Heritage Studies, Public Law
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: NFT; non-refundable token; Act on Museums; museums’ activities;

Summary/Abstract: This paper aims to analyse challenges and perspectives related to NFTs that Polish museums would need to consider regarding their activities, as described in art. 2 of the Act on Museums of 21 November 1996. These activities include collecting, maintaining, securing, and exhibiting artwork as well as conducting educational and research activities. Therefore, one must consider whether NFTs are a long-term opportunity for museums to fulfill their goals and activities or a temporary solution providing financial aid during the post-pandemic crisis. In this paper, the author describes the importance of NFTs for the art world and quotes examples of museums that already collect and exhibit NFTs or organise events about them. The paper also includes the results of a survey conducted among Polish museum professionals to obtain their opinions on this matter.

  • Issue Year: 9/2023
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 19-36
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Polish