ILADI believes in community. There is a strong and talented market in the art world in Latin America and The Caribbean. Hundreds of talented young painters need a pathway to showcase their work and the passion behind it. Paintings tell stories—the story behind the development of a piece and the story behind the artist. That is why ILADI has partnered with Akwa—an ecosystem of art, innovation, networking, collaboration, community, and development in El Salvador—that serves a global hub to display and sell artwork through a bridge that connects artists and buyers. 

Who Is Akwa?

Akwa is more than just a hub. It is a worldwide, digital marketplace for artists, galleries, buyers, and enthusiasts. To approach the worldwide digital market, extra steps must be taken by artists and exhibition centers to bridge the gap between those who develop and create and those interested in purchasing and supporting artistic talent. Akwa originated as a response to this problem, to not only support and display artwork, but to showcase the person behind it, bringing a personalized experience into the inner workings of every collaborator who participates in their network. 

They have gained international recognition by appearing in Forbes Mexico’s 30 Promising Businesses of 2022. They stand out for their pillars of development, which include: 

• Believing in individual stories 
• Providing opportunities for global exposure and marketing
• Quick access to artwork and stories from international artists

Akwa wants to generate a positive impact on artists and developing communities to contribute to the creation of better societies through art and technology. 

Akwa’s Platform

The platform provides artists with: 

• Artistic profiles, including their own gallery.
• A space for the individual stories to inspire others with their success.
• Storytelling through art to generate value in the person and their work. 

Artists are struggling to exhibit their work, especially in international settings, but with Akwa’s platform, they’ll be able to connect and showcase artwork with worldwide potential buyers. Imagine a place where you can display your latest work, find potential buyers, sell your art, and inform the world of your story and the internal universe that lies behind every brush stroke. Akwa provides that and more. 

Making Every Artist Count

The only requirement to participate in Akwa’s hub is a commitment to professional development. Believing that a network is only as good as its members, Akwa promotes entrepreneurial and artistic growth to showcase the power of Latin American art. Akwa bets on sustainable development and strives to build long-term relationships with artists worldwide. 

The Akwa Ecosystem

Akwa wants to build a community where different entities can interact in an interconnected online system specifically designed for artistic immersion. Akwa’s hub is composed of marketplaces, international buyers, artists, training and monitoring, immersive experiences, platforms, innovation, and art on demand. Through this complex system, Akwa can offer:

• Pop up galleries
• Art leasing
• Street art
• Connective platforms

Akwa and ILADI

By mutually contributing in the creation of online and offline communities, ILADI will collaborate with Akwa in immersive projects and artistic experiences to bring Latin American and Caribbean art into the limelight. There is endless amounts of talent in LATAM and as progress-forward networks, we believe that any artist in the region can thrive with the right tools to achieve it. With Akwa, we create better futures and more sustainable career paths.

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