This startup is building the digital infrastructure to preserve and monetise Africa’s fine art
- Atsur was founded in 2024 to address the lack of infrastructure for record keeping in the African art market.
- The startup has verified over 6,000 artworks, collectively valued at more than $300,000.
- Atsur partnered with Nigeria’s National Gallery of Art in 2024 to document and archive artworks within the national collection.
Atsur's approach to leveraging technology for the preservation and verification of African art is commendable and essential for fostering a sustainable art market. However, the challenge remains in educating emerging artists about the value of verification and ensuring accessibility to their services.
