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Tigran Tsitoghdzyan
Exploring the Intersection of Traditional Art and NFTs
Millenium by Tigran Tsitoghdzyan @TigranTsi
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New York-based Armenian artist Tigran Tsitoghdzyan is showcasing his artwork at Babylon x NYC.
Famed for his work in traditional painting and drawing, Tsitoghdzyan has recently grown to appreciate the world of NFTs and what they can bring to the traditional art world. His first NFT drop on Ethereum, coming to Babylon by mid-2023, will again look to push boundaries in the same manner his physical works have done throughout his career.
Tsitoghdzyan's interest in NFTs began when he realized an opportunity to build communities around his artwork, along with the endless possibilities that the digital realm offers for those who become holders of his NFTs.
In the last decade, Tsitoghdzyan has become one of the most celebrated Armenian artists, working with renowned galleries, foundations, auctions, and art institutions.
In his traditional work, Tsitoghdzyan has explored themes of humanity, with the emotions and inner struggles, fears, traumas, love, and hate that people face being at the core of his oeuvre. He creates intricate portraits that blur the line between reality and fiction, using his unique style to capture the essence of his subjects.
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His work is contemporary, but Tsitoghdzyan has remained loyal to classical art. His paintings draw on iconographic Renaissance paintings, multi-figure monumental works, and Hellenic reliefs depicting Gigantomachy. His more recent work looks to question our understanding of modern beauty and how social media influences perceptions, with filters becoming a mainstream way to manipulate the self we put on the internet.
As the world of NFTs continues to evolve and grow, artists like Tigran Tsitoghdzyan are leading the way by exploring how NFTs can change the art space to make it more inclusive and community-focused.
His work has been featured in top international art fairs, biennales, and festivals, and it is an honor to be unveiling his NFT collection here.
Follow Tigran Tsitoghdzyan on Twitter: @TigranTsi
