Adaobi Orajiaku, founder and CEO of ArtSur Technologies LTD, has introduced a new platform that uses blockchain technology for the authentication of African art.
Introduction to ArtSur and Adaobi Orajiaku's Mission
Adaobi Orajiaku combines her passion for art and technology to address the issue of authenticity and provenance in African artworks. She believes blockchain can provide a secure and transparent verification process for these pieces.
How ArtSur Works
ArtSur operates as a digital notary. Artists or collectors upload a digital version of their artwork, which is then verified and authenticated by ArtSur's team, with ownership data recorded onto a secured blockchain ledger.
"We verify artworks like a bank verifies KYC. We ensure provenance before issuing a blockchain-backed certificate of authenticity," Orajiaku explains. Every time ownership changes, the record updates, creating a verifiable timeline.
ArtSur's Partnership with the National Gallery of Art Nigeria
ArtSur has announced its partnership with Nigeria’s National Gallery of Art to digitally authenticate over 3,000 historical artworks. This partnership highlights the increasing legitimacy of blockchain in institutional spaces and the effort to preserve cultural heritage.
Adaobi Orajiaku continues to work towards making African art more accessible and respected on a global scale. Her work with ArtSur reinforces the idea that technology can help preserve cultural heritage and integrate it into the global economy.
