There are currently more or less eight companies that are emerged to provide solutions regarding the certification of artworks through the blockchain technology and the subject has regarding the certification of artworks through the blockchain technology and the subject has attracted the interest of BAs and VCs that have already invested more than €4M in these companies.
INTERANTIONAL COMPETITORS BLOCKCHAIN ART
Blockai is a copyright platform. It allows artists to immediately assert copyright on their work and show
them where it
is used. The authors believe that copyright is the most underrated category of investment in the world
and intend to
change this situation. Through a blockchain designed to allow the publication, registration and
monitoring of works
protected by copyright, Blockai helps artists to claim their copyright and protect them from counterfeiting
works.
Verisart is launching a new path to certify and verify works of art and collector's pieces in real time.
Using the shared
register technology provided by the blockchain, Verisart aims to build a permanent, anonymous and
decentralized
register of art and collectibles around the world. The first Verisart product is a free app for artists and
collectors, to
create certificates of authenticity in two simple steps. The app also allows its customers to verify
provenance in a
secure and real-time manner, provides a reliable platform for inventory management and protects their
identity.
identity.
The creators of digital works of all kinds in generating licenses for the commercial exploitation of their
digital
works. Monegraph is developing an ecosystem that is located at the meeting point between the
blockchains
and the media. The group is producing a series of tools that allow authors of creative works to work for
themselves, providing tools for the attribution, distribution, granting of right of use and sale, with the aim
of
transforming the means of communication in reliable tools that allow artists to get rich when they buy,
sell
and grant licenses.
Polline Blockchain Mark is a public, permanent and immutable register that protects any digital artistic
content from plagiarism, counterfeiting and illicit diffusion. After uploading the work, or the project,
Polline
releases a certificate of deposit in the blockchain with ID of the transcription with a certain date. It is a
quick
marking because it requires only two steps and it takes only 24 hours to receive the certificate of
deposit. It is
cheap, safe, legal and finally democratic as transparency and democracy are the strong points of the
register, whose functioning does not depend on any central body but on the interaction of thousands of
computers all over the world.
ART MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Art Rights goes beyond the certification, offering a complete management system linked to the
art world. To achieve this goal, an analysis was made of the world players that offer software for
the management of galleries and collections.
The Art Management System of Art Rights will therefore offer its users the opportunity to have a
powerful
management system that includes several possibilities at a price much more accessible than
competitors.
In 2001, Managed Artwork created a complete and intuitive database for the management of art
galleries. He works
with galleries all over the world, of all types and sizes and provides a subscription package adapted to
the needs of
each gallery. The Artwork Manager TM is cloud-based, so you do not need to install any software on
your computer and
is available on any device anywhere in the world. You can catalog works of art, editions, contacts,
images, details on sales and deliveries, information on insurance coverage, in addition to the
management of the website, marketing, optimization of visibility on search engines and much more.
Since 1993, ArtBase has been a milestone in the professional life of gallery owners, curators,
collectors and
artists from all over the world. It simplifies invoices, advances, relationships with artists and stakeholders
and
makes even the most complex operations simple. ArtBase tracks, records and creates a cross-
reference for
any action, produces invoices, deliveries documents and loan forms, receipts and returns, catalogs and
price lists with just a few clicks. It allows you to transform your daily business activity into a treasure
trove of
organized, traceable and interconnected information, a powerful asset for the business. From the
captions to
the internet address, everything necessary to manage an art gallery is easy to open, exhibit and share.
Offers a link with QuickBook.
Masterpiece Manager is a functional, advanced and intuitive software for the management and
marketing of art
galleries, artists, antique dealers, collectors, artisans, shippers and museum bookshops. Masterpiece
Manager
leverages proven cloud-based technologies that have been tested at the highest level in other
industries. It has been
designed to manage the majority of companies in the art and shipping industries: point of sale, inventory
management, integrated payment systems, QuickBook compatibility, shipping payments, email and
online marketing.
It also provides the gallery with automated website solutions and offers website templates, online
auctions, detailed
presentations and an exclusive and free showcase for art, crafts and antiques in Masterpiece Online.
Artsystems Pro is a professional art management software. It virtually automates every IT process and
integrates and shares data with other applications and websites. It aims to save up to 90% of the time
spent
in management. Artsystem Pro sites can be checked and updated in real time and independently. Just
sel ect
the work and information on exhibits already entered in Artsystems Pro or StudioPro database software,
and
publish. ProFile is an elegant application for art galleries and art collections - a presentation tool that
offers
direct access to images of works of art and details fr om anywhere, online and offline. Import the works
into
groups, or add one at a time. The exclusive features include limited access to sensitive details of works
of
art, advanced research, synchronization of works with a website, greater control through a bilevel
platform
and much more. Software installation is not required. Artsystem CloudSync Remote database access is
a
utility that stores all information locally and shares the database remotely.
ArtGalleria is a cloud-based art management software for artists, collectors and galleries. Giving to
artists
and gallery owners, tools that are easy to use, intuitive and convenient, it helps to grow their
businesses, build
new relationships, and respond to the market more effectively. If you are an artist, you can share your
work
with a wider audience of careful art experts and buyers. It allows you to organize, show your work to art
buyers all over the world and give prestige to your career. Gallery owners can find a wider audience and
generate more sales for the talents they promote. The features are: secure and private cloud solution to
store and track your entire portfolio / manage deliveries, track and present artworks easily / easily
manage all
contacts and group them / access and view the porfolio with the free app for iPhone and iPad / no
installation or backup is required. Simply use internet browser.
Artlogic is a well-established art technology that works with hundreds of galleries, art dealers, artists,
curators and collectors all over the world. It created the world first internet-based art system since its
launch in 2006. It provides websites, a multi-purpose inventory management system, an iPhone and
iPad
app and a shipping system. Many of the products integrate seamlessly with each other, reducing the
entry of
repetitive data and ultimately giving owners more time to think creatively, to increase sales and to grow
their
business. Artlogic is developed online, so it is not necessary to install any device. As long as you have
access to the internet and access credentials you can access your data on every device, anywhere in
the
world.
Arbutler was established in 2002 under the leadership of Dirk Herzer. A team of competent
programmers,
consultants and designers and art lovers have created Artbutler Classic software and complete art
management solutions to administer the most important inventory data such as contacts, invoices,
location
of works and exhibitions and much more . Software users are art professionals, for example gallery
owners,
artists, studios and organizers of workshops, collectors or enthusiasts. Universities and other qualified
artists, studios and organizers of workshops, collectors or enthusiasts. Universities and other qualified
partners have contributed to the development of Artbutler. It allows you to manage all the detailed
information and data on what you collect, create and sell. The platform maintains a general framework
and
speeds up the daily operating procedures. Allows you to convert with just one click in any document
necessary for your daily work: invoices, offers, invitations, or lists of exposure in different formats.
Artbutler
Classic simplifies communication with collectors, artists and business partners. On the basis of contact
information, therefore, the interests of its customers can be recognized and addressed immediately.
Through
the creation of individual contact groups, you will immediately get invitations and mailing lists.
In 2010, Artwork Archive created one of the first cloud-based art inventory systems. Serving
thousands of
artists in fifty different countries while keeping the program accessible and convenient. Create systems
to
help you organize and save time. Its simple but powerful tools allow you to efficiently manage a studio
activity, a gallery, an art collection and help digitize and organize your collection so you can manage,
document, and protect your investment . Artwork Archive guarantees that the collection is protected with
security at the enterprise level, daily backups and the highest level of encryption. Preserves and
enhances
the value of a collection by building a solid provenance for works of art, a register on value evaluation,
biography and contact information for artists.