Melania Trump Unveils New Crypto Art Platform
The former first lady of the United States returns to center stage by launching a new platform on her website for NFTs. The first work presented was based on a watercolor by a French artist.
While her husband struggles to launch his own social network after being banned from Twitter, Snapchat and Facebook, Melania Trump is trying to make a name for herself in the art market and capitalize on the craze for NFT (non-fungible token).
In her first public communication since leaving the White House, the former first lady on Thursday announced the launch of a new platform dedicated to crypto art. This will be accessible via its website, MelaniaTrump.com. Creations will be presented there at "regular intervals", according to its press release.
Entitled "Melania's Vision," the first work uploaded online is on sale until December 31, for the sum of one SOL, a cryptocurrency with an estimated exchange rate of $ 180.
Excited for this new venture, which combines my passion for art and commitment to helping our Nation’s children fulfill their own unique American Dream. #MelaniaNFT https://t.co/XJN18tMllg pic.twitter.com/wMpmDDsQdp
— MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) December 16, 2021
Taken from a watercolor by French artist Marc-Antoine Coulon, this cryptographic creation depicts steel blue eyes, similar to those of the former Slovenian model, enhanced with a touch of mascara.
The image is accompanied by a short audio recording, a bit naive, of Melania's voice: “My vision is: look to the future with inspiration, strength and courage (Editor's note, My vision is: look forward with inspiration, strength, and courage) ”.
Part of the funds obtained by the sale of this first work will be donated to help foster children who have become adults. "I am proud to announce my new NFT initiative, which embodies my passion for the arts, and supports my continued commitment to children through my Be Best initiative," the former first lady said in her statement. "Through this new technology-based platform, we will provide children with computer skills, including programming and software development, to thrive once they leave the drop-in centers." .
