organization for the democratization of visual arts

The Organization for the Democratization of Visual Arts (ODBK) is an activist organization based in Berlin, Germany. Its main mission is to reshape the contemporary art market on a participatory and democratic basis.

• Pure Taste Indicator (PTI): An evaluation system that measures the significance of an artist based on the quality of their work. This evaluation is conducted through a consensus of at least 30 members of the Art Market Regulation Commission (AMARC), who quantitatively assess four parameters such as concept, artwork, significance to the art world, and significance to society[3][4].

• T-Evaluations: An analysis of an artist's work, conducted by experts in the art world. These evaluations provide artists with feedback, information, and advice on their work[3].

• Art Market Regulation Commission (AMARC): A coalition of three groups – institutions, artists, and art lovers – that makes important decisions about the contemporary art world in a democratic manner. AMARC is responsible for selecting artists for public museums, art exhibitions, and the distribution of public funds for the visual arts[3].

The ODBK advocates for a more equitable and democratic art world. Its values include equality, diversity, and democracy. By involving all participants in the art world – artists, institutions, and art lovers – the ODBK aims to break through existing power structures in the art market and enable a fairer evaluation and promotion of artists[1][3][4].

• Diversification and Increased Participation: The ODBK works to increase the participation of artists from diverse backgrounds and promote diversity in the art world[4].

• Transparency and DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion): The organization organizes discussions with over 100 museums worldwide to improve transparency and DEI in decision-making regarding artist selection[4].

• Certification of Equality and Diversity: The ODBK offers certifications for art institutions that are committed to equality and diversity[4].

Through these initiatives and projects, the ODBK aims to create a fairer and more inclusive art world where all participants are equal and the quality of artworks is evaluated on a democratic and transparent basis.

• 1 - https://artistrunalliance.org/initiatives/odbk-organization-democratization-visual-arts/
• 2 - https://www.firma.de/en/company-formation/company-objective-definition-and-formulation/
• 3 - https://odbk.tk/faq-2/
• 4 - https://odbk.tk/odbk-projects-and-initiatives/
• 5 - https://odbk.tk/contact/