The Unveiling of Robert Orlinski’s Shiba Inu Sculpture at Artverse

The French artist Robert Orlinski has unveiled his new physical sculpture and NFT format, in honor of the exhibition of real and virtual works by Artverse, running from March 14 to 20. Orlinski represents the Shiba-Inu, a small Japanese dog, which has become synonymous with numerous cryptocurrencies.

Richard Orlinski’s Artwork at Artverse

Richard Orlinski, a renowned contemporary French artist and one of the best-selling in the world, has presented his new physical and NFT artwork of the Shiba Inu dog. This work is featured at the Artverse gallery, founded by Sébastien Borget, creator of the Sandbox metaverse, in an immersive exhibition from March 14 to 20.

The Shiba Inu sculpture has been designed as a physical piece and also minted as an NFT on the Trezor blockchain. Orlinski’s choice of the iconic dog resonates with his vision to “make art accessible to everyone,” as the Shiba Inu has become a symbol of the “crypto for the masses” movement. Through this sculpture, Orlinski captures the essence of cryptocurrencies while merging the bold, modern aesthetics of contemporary art.

Tribute to the Crypto World

Since the advent of Web3 and NFTs, Richard Orlinski has recognized an opportunity to broaden his artistic reach. The Shiba Inu has emerged as a key figure symbolizing numerous cryptocurrencies. It represents prominent memecoins such as Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB).

By embodying the playful, innovative spirit of this universe, Orlinski captures the imagination of many while promoting values of freedom and creativity. Notably, Elon Musk, a prominent advocate for Dogecoin, has often referenced the Shiba Inu in various contexts, even temporarily replacing Twitter’s blue bird logo with the Shiba dog when he acquired the platform in April 2023.

Interview with Borget

In January, The Cryptonomist interviewed Sébastien Borget, co-founder of Artverse and COO of The Sandbox, a well-known blockchain gaming platform.