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What Is UAIN?

UAIN (Universal Art Identification Number) is a permanent digital ID for artists and artworks. It creates a verified registry record that connects the artwork, its creator, and its ownership history. Like ISBNs for books or VINs for cars, a UAIN never changes — even if the artwork is sold or transferred.

  • Books have ISBN numbers
  • Cars have VIN numbers
  • Research papers have DOI numbers
  • Artworks have UAIN IDs

Why UAIN Matters

All in one verified registry record.

UAIN solves one of the biggest problems in the art world: trust.

It provides a single, reliable source of truth for: Authorship · Authenticity · Provenance · Ownership history

  • Authorship
  • Authenticity
  • Provenance
  • Ownership history
An artist painting at an easel in a light-filled studioFor artists

Protect your authorship. Preserve your legacy.

When you register an artwork, it receives a UAIN that permanently records:

What's included

  • The creator
  • Artwork details
  • Creation date
  • Ownership history
  • Official images

Benefits for artists

  • Proof of authorship
  • Protection against forgery
  • Career documentation
  • Exhibition and sales history
  • Long term provenance for collectors
A collector viewing two framed abstract works in a galleryFor collectors

Verify authenticity. Track ownership. Protect value.

Every UAIN registered artwork includes a transparent history showing:

What's included

  • The original artist
  • Provenance records
  • Exhibition history
  • Registry updates over time
  • Previous owners

Benefits for collectors

  • Trusted provenance
  • Authenticity verification
  • Insurance documentation
  • Resale confidence
  • Long term value protection
A modern museum building seen from the streetFor institutions

A standard ID system for cultural assets

UAIN is a reliable ID system for museums and public art organizations.

What's included

  • Artists
  • Artworks
  • Institutions

Benefits for institutions

  • Standardized artwork identification
  • Cross institution data sharing
  • Reliable provenance records
  • Easier collection management
  • API ready registry integration

How the UAIN registry works

  1. 1Artist registers an artwork
  2. 2Artwork receives a UAIN ID
  3. 3A permanent registry record is created
  4. 4Ownership and provenance are tracked
  5. 5History can be verified by collectors and institutions

UAIN is a permanent identification system that gives artists, artworks, and collections a verified record in the global art registry.

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