ArtNativ was born from a simple yet profound truth — art knows no borders.
Founded by Damilare Akinloye, a second-generation creative from a family of artists in Ibadan, Nigeria, ArtNativ began as a bridge between Africa’s raw creative pulse and the global art market’s digital evolution. Growing up helping his father and grandfather craft and sell handmade art, Damilare saw both the beauty and the barriers — the brilliance of African artistry, and the limited visibility it often received beyond local borders.
Years later, after a journey that led him into the world of engineering and technology, he envisioned a future where the art his family once hawked on the streets could now travel the world with one click — where artists from underserved regions could gain global recognition and collectors could discover authentic cultural stories, unfiltered. That vision became ArtNativ.
Bridging Heritage and Technology
ArtNativ isn’t just another art marketplace — it’s a movement redefining how the world experiences creativity. We blend heritage, innovation, and fair trade to connect traditional and digital artists from Africa and beyond with collectors across North America, Europe, and Australia.
Every artwork on ArtNativ carries a story — a brushstroke of identity, a pulse of tradition, and a digital fingerprint of authenticity. Through AI-powered discovery, blockchain‑verified Certificates of Authenticity, VR exhibitions, and escrow‑secured transactions, we ensure that creators are not just seen, but valued and protected.
Our promise is simple: artists set their own prices, retain their ownership, and earn directly from their craft — no middlemen, no exploitation, just art and integrity.
Artistry Without Borders
At ArtNativ, we believe that culture is the world’s most powerful currency. By democratizing access to global markets, we’re not just selling art — we’re exporting stories, heritage, and hope.
From the hands of a painter in Lagos to the walls of a home in Vancouver; from a sculptor in Nairobi to a collector in London — every connection built through ArtNativ fuels a cultural exchange that transcends geography.
We call it Artistry Without Borders.
The Future We’re Building
ArtNativ is evolving into a cultural infrastructure platform — one that empowers artists, engages collectors, and preserves heritage through technology.
Soon, we’ll open our doors wider to include digital creators and photographers, launch immersive virtual exhibitions, blockchain‑powered Certificates of Authenticity, and introduce AI curation tools to personalize how art finds its audience.
This is more than a platform; it’s a revolution of representation — where creativity meets technology, and the world finally meets its unseen artists.
Welcome to ArtNativ.
Where art travels beyond borders — and stories find their rightful stage.