Coöperatie de Kunst Reserve Bank UA

General information

As the monetary house of cards is about to collapse, some Dutch artists come up with a remarkable initiative. In the heart of Amsterdam’s financial district they are building a new bank: the Art Reserve Bank.

With this bank they will prove that art is not only an essential part of life but it can also play a vital role in the real economy. Yes, that art can even be the basis of a entirely new mon
etary system.

The core of this system is a new reserve currency. The value of this currency isn’t based on endless economic growth, but on the value of art. A currency the bank itself will be minting. In public – amidst the major banks, right in the heart of Amsterdam's financial distict.

No fake money, no fiat currency, but real money with real value.

After three years of preparation we are all set. All plans are ready and the Zuidas has made a location available for this remarkable experiment. For this bank is not just some arty game in a museum or gallery. It is a real experiment in the tough world of big money.

In this world the Art Reserve Bank will be built from scratch. Without state support, without subsidies and without obscure investors or hedgefunds.
Because we are going to build this bank ourselves. With our bare hands.

But we cannot do this on our own. We need help — a lot of help.

Are you also doubting the sustainability of the current financial system, but do you still believe in the power of art? Order your own limited edition art work -or make a bid on our online trade floor- and be part of the bank.