NFTs are broadening the demographic of art collectors, attracting a younger, more digital-native audience, many of whom might previously have felt intimidated by the traditional art world. "A lot of NFT collectors are not the typical art collectors that are educated in art history or contemporary art and have knowledge in art institutions and galleries," Che said. While NFT art has without question affected contemporary art sales, Che doesn't believe it will make traditional art collection obsolete. "Just like the invention of photography did not eliminate conventional mediums like painting and sculpture, digital art will not eliminate physical art. This new technology will bring something new to the current art world and the two will coexist in the future.

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