The Platform

One system.
Every artwork.

A deep dive into how Art Trackers works — from the ID system to the NFC tag to the permanent record.

The AT-ID System

A permanent identity for every artwork.

Every artwork registered on Art Trackers receives a unique, permanent identifier in the format AT-00000001. This ID never changes — not when the artwork moves, not when ownership transfers, not when the institution upgrades its systems.

Artists also receive a permanent Artist ID in the format AR-00000001 — linked to every work they register, forever.

These IDs are the backbone of the entire system. Everything else — location, ownership, provenance, NFC — connects back to them.

Art Trackers™
Untitled No. 7
Maria Solano, 2019
AT-00000042
Artist IDAR-00000017
LocationCity Hall Plaza, Floor 1
RegisteredCity of Seattle
StatusActive · On Display
Secure ID●●●●●●●● (hidden)
Two-Layer Security

Public ID. Hidden secure ID.

Every artwork has two identifiers. One is public-facing. One is hidden.

Public ID
AT-00000042

Displayed on NFC tags, QR codes, and public-facing records. Anyone with authorization can scan and see the full record. This is the ID that travels with the artwork.

Hidden Secure ID
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A randomized secondary ID stored only in the Airtable backend. Visible only to authorized administrators. Your anti-fraud and high-stakes verification layer.

NFC Integration

Physical art. Digital record. One tap.

We use NTAG213 NFC chips — the same technology in your transit card and contactless payment. Durable. Weatherproof. Readable by any modern iPhone or Android. No app required.

Tap the chip → your phone opens the full AT record instantly. Location, ownership, artist, provenance — everything. In the field, on-site, or in an audit.

  • No app required — works with native phone NFC
  • NTAG213 — industry standard, durable, weatherproof
  • Links directly to the AT-ID record
  • Can also be paired with QR codes for maximum compatibility
NFC tag on artwork

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