Art is Everywhere.
Everyone is an Artist.
The future is .ART

.ART was launched in December 2016 by Ulvi Kasimov, a venture investor and patron of the arts, whose company UK Creative Ideas Limited (UKCI) became an operator of .ART under an exclusive agreement with ICANN, the Internet regulating body. Among over 2000 new gTLDs released by ICANN, .ART was in the top-3 most contested.

.ART became available to general public on May 10th, 2017. All major registrars, including GoDaddy, Namechimp and Alibaba started selling .ART, as it gave them an opportunity to reach an audience of young creatives, previously “lost” to the domain world because of their dominating reliance on social media.

The award in the category of Digital Innovation in Art was established by the .ART founder, venture investor Ulvi Kasimov. For the past seven years, .ART has been at the forefront of celebrating technological and creative convergence through its sponsorship of the Digital Innovation in Art Award. This accolade, presented in collaboration with Investor Allstars (GP Bullhound), seeks to honor the pioneering spirits that bridge the domains of art and technology.

.ART is the first domain zone in Internet history to be granted permission by ICANN to extend Whoisdomain information fields, effectively creating Art Records. Art Records are additional information fields which can store data about creation and appearance of an art object. They are based on Object ID™, an international standard developed by the Getty Foundation. Hardwired into the .ART domain and visible in the public WHOIS directory, Art Records represent a digital solution that offers evidence of authenticity, bolstering the value of your artwork and cementing one’s ownership credentials.

In the spring of 2020, Reikhan Kasimova, co-founder of the .ART domain zone called for those who’d like to show appreciation for the medical workers to express it through art under the tag #FlowersforMedics. Using any medium, whether watercolour, pencil or iPad, Reikhan invited everyone to draw flowers as a “thank you” for those helping our communities. 

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The viral #FlowersForMedics campaign results in a sold-out auction with 100% of proceeds donated.

Dedicated to the needs of the art community, the Innovation department of the .ART team has been closely watching the latest developments and is now delighted to announce the possibility of registering your .ART name on Ethereum name service (ENS), and having a neat and memorable crypto currency wallet address as a result.

.ART launched its ART THERAPY INITIATIVE in 2023 to expand the company's Corporate Social Responsibility program. As part of the ongoing initiative, we have pledged a$1 million endowment for graduate fellowships for students in the Art Therapy Program at George Washington University.

.ART launched the Meet the .ARTists webinar series, featuring topics like Women in the Arts, Art Therapy, and How to Promote Your Art. A highlight of the series was the International .ARTist Day Conference, featuring renowned speakers like Shantell Martin and Phil Hansen, celebrating creativity and fostering global connections.

.ART debuted the annual .ART Odyssey, a collectible print and Kindle publication. The first issue, FUTURE, explored art’s role in innovation, followed by SUCCESS, highlighting creativity, resilience, and personal growth in the art world.

The art world is undergoing a profound transformation, mirroring the technological advancements that surround us. This moment underscored the burgeoning union between art and technology, illustrating the vast potential and value in this digital renaissance. At the heart of this revolution is .ART, facilitating a seamless fusion of your artistic domain with the expansive universe of Web3—all without the burden of transaction (gas) fees. This latest feature is not just a leap towards modernization; it’s a strategic enhancement of your .ART domain’s functionality and worth, completely on the house. 

In a significant development for the art and cultural community, the .ART Registry announced the beta launch of ID.art on World Art Day. As a platform designed to enhance the organization, management, and monetization of artworks and cultural objects, ID.art is set to transform how creatives around the world interact with their crafts. Here’s a closer look at what makes ID.art a ground-breaking tool for artists and creatives across the globe.  

Published the second edition of the .ART Odyssey publication, themed "SUCCESS." This issue explores redefining achievement through creativity, resilience, and purpose, featuring stories from global adopters like Refik Anadol, Alex Righetto, and Medina Kasimova. Highlights include insights on AI and art, personal branding, and the intersection of architecture and creativity.

.ART acquired HUG, a digital marketplace founded by Randi Zuckerberg and Debbie Soon, to empower the next generation of digital artists. This collaboration integrates HUG’s community tools with .ART’s innovative features like ID.art’s Certificates of Authenticity and Digital Twins, offering artists enhanced resources to showcase, protect, and monetize their work. Together, they aim to redefine opportunities in both Web2 and Web3.