The art world wasn't built for artists — or for you.
Gallery commissions are 50%. Emerging talent goes unfunded. And the best investment opportunities never reach most people.
Desire Art Capital changes the model.
Invest in a curated collection. Share in the returns as works sell. The artist wins. So do you.
First, investors who believe in an artist and the Desire community acquire a percentage share of that artist's curated collection — typically 6–8 cohesive works presented on the platform alongside the artist's broader practice.
Second, Desire works alongside the artist to develop their market — through exhibitions, collector introductions, press placements, and gallery relationships — building long-term value for everyone in the ecosystem.
Third, as works sell over time, revenue is distributed proportionally. The investor receives their share of proceeds, the artist retains the majority, and Desire participates through its platform stake — no forced exits, no speculation.
Finally, investors are recognized as patrons of the artist's work — invited to exhibitions, studio visits, and events, and acknowledged in press and programming throughout the collection's life.
The artist retains majority ownership of their collection and full ownership of all work outside it.
Investors acquire a percentage share of the collection, receiving proportional proceeds as works sell.
Desire holds a platform stake for facilitating market strategy, sales infrastructure, and positioning.
All three parties benefit from the long-term development of the artist's market — no conflicting pressures.
Collection-based investment. Investors acquire a percentage share of a curated artist collection and receive proportional proceeds as works sell over time.
Supports emerging and mid-career artists through stipends, exhibitions, and cultural programming. Funded by the Patron Circle ($10K/year).
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6–8 cohesive works presented on the platform
Percentage stake agreed — e.g. 20% of the collection
Exhibitions, collector introductions, press, placement
Through galleries, collectors, and secondary market
Proportionally — artist 70%, investor ~20%, Desire 10%
Large-scale figurative works exploring memory, migration, and the African diaspora. Consistent auction presence since 2021.
Mixed-media sculptures merging industrial materials with organic form. Gallery representation at two Los Angeles institutions.
Archival inkjet prints examining urban liminality and belonging. Recent features in Aperture and The New Yorker.
Woven textile works fusing West African pattern traditions with contemporary abstraction. Growing institutional interest.
Intimate, large-format works on paper investigating psychological interiority through mark-making and erasure.
Multi-channel video installations exploring time, grief, and digital intimacy. MFA Whitney Program, 2020.
Choose an artist you believe in and acquire a percentage share of their collection — typically 6–8 works. As those works sell through exhibitions, galleries, and collectors, you receive your proportional share of the proceeds.
Each artist on the platform has a curated collection of 6–8 works presented alongside their broader practice. Review artist profiles, market context, and collection scope.
Select an open collection opportunity that resonates with you. Desire works only with artists who have documented sales history, an active studio practice, and the capacity to complete a defined collection.
Agree on your ownership percentage — for example, 20% of the collection. The artist retains majority ownership (70%) and Desire holds 10% as the platform facilitating strategy and sales.
Investors are acknowledged in the artist's press and programming, invited to exhibitions and events, and recognized as active supporters of the artist's practice.
Desire actively supports the artist's market growth through exhibitions, collector introductions, strategic placements, publications, and press — benefiting all parties.
As individual works sell over time, revenue is distributed proportionally. Your share of each sale is returned to you — no forced exits, no artificial timelines.
Complete this form and a member of the Desire Art Capital team will be in touch within 3–5 business days.
Schedule a private 30-minute conversation to learn more about Desire Art Capital, explore current opportunities, and determine if this investment model is right for you.
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We work exclusively with established artists who have demonstrated market readiness. If you meet our eligibility criteria, we'd like to hear from you.
This is a market readiness gate, not a development program. Artists must meet all of the following criteria.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We respond to every submission within 2 weeks.
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Member since January 2025 · 1 active collection
2 works sold · $8,400 total proceeds · Your share: $1,680
"Crossing Waters" opened to strong collector response. A second work sold at the opening preview — we'll have a full update to you by end of week."
Rachel Giadolor · Apr 14, 2025Maya Osei-Bonsu works in large-scale oil and encaustic, building layered figurative compositions that navigate the intersections of memory, displacement, and African diasporic identity. Her work has been exhibited at the Studio Museum in Harlem and is held in several private collections.
Represented by: Gallery X, New York
MFA, Yale School of Art, 2018
Desire Art Capital · Collection: "Crossing Waters" · Active
Maya Osei-Bonsu works in large-scale oil and encaustic, building layered figurative compositions that navigate the intersections of memory, displacement, and African diasporic identity. Her work has been exhibited at the Studio Museum in Harlem and is held in several private collections.
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"Maya — two works sold at the opening preview. Collector interest is strong. We're scheduling a second private viewing for May. Can you confirm availability for the studio visit on Jun 18?"
Rachel Giadolor · Apr 14, 2025"Artforum piece going live March 12. We've shared the link with your investor. W Magazine feature confirmed for January issue — please send the high-res image files by Dec 1."
Desire Art Capital · Nov 28, 2024