ABOUT WAI
World Art Initiative
is the Leading Global Online Art
Our Mission
Open the art world so more people can live with it — and more artists can live from it
We make discovery, learning, and collecting simple and transparent, so creators can build sustainable careers and audiences can keep coming back.
Our Vision
A world where culture is a daily habit, not a special occasion
We provide the tools, context, and editions that make connecting with art second nature — at home, at work, and in public life.
See the World Differently
Our Story
World Art Initiative (WAI) began in 2025 with a simple idea: art shouldn’t be distant, expensive, or hard to understand — it should be lived with. Founded by Siddharth Bimal, WAI started as a digital editorial project exploring how art moves through design, culture, and everyday spaces.
What began as a small experiment has evolved into a global platform where people can read, learn, and collect. From long-form features to museum-quality editions, WAI brings together storytelling, craftsmanship, and access under one roof.
Today, WAI works with artists, institutions, and collectors to make art part of real environments — from homes and studios to hospitals and schools.
Our purpose remains clear:
To bring art closer to people — and people closer to art.
What We Do
Make art part of everyday life through intelligent storytelling, thoughtful curation, and accessible editions.
In a world where culture often feels distant or decorative, WAI brings it closer—connecting editorial, design, and craftsmanship under one ecosystem. We give people the tools to understand, collect, and live with art in ways that feel personal, lasting, and alive.
Global Art Access
Explore works, ideas, and editions from artists, archives, and studios around the world—all in one place. From Delhi to Paris to New York, WAI connects local craft to global culture.
Editorial Context
Read features, interviews, and essays that decode art’s role in power, design, and daily life. We make understanding culture as intuitive as collecting it.
Museum-Grade Editions
Shop archival prints and limited editions crafted with precision—each piece backed by provenance, sustainability, and design integrity.
Curated Spaces & Collaborations
From hospitals to hotels, WAI SPACES curates art for real environments, bringing meaning and mood to public and private spaces alike.
Seamless Experience
Whether you’re reading, browsing, or collecting, WAI offers a clean, credible, and transparent experience—from discovery to delivery.
Expert Insight
Our editors, curators, and designers work across disciplines to help you navigate culture with clarity and confidence.
Explore the New Edition in the Curated Works of WAI Shop.
The WAI Shop is the best place to discover and buy art that moves you.
Ongoing Stories
