"Reverie"
Prashant Miranda

 
     
   
     
  Zamaana was created as a simple initiative to create greater prosperity in the world through art. Our method is straightforward.  
 
Greater accessibility to art     Increased number of art supporters     Greater opportunity worldwide

We strive to make the experience of viewing and acquiring art inclusive and convenient. Our unique features, such as artists' personal audio narrations, room visualizers, and listing recent sales have been created to assist both seasoned and beginner collectors in understanding the artists and aid in the selection of art. Unlike most galleries, we believe in transparent pricing so viewers can comfortably determine whether an artwork is suitable for their budget. We believe that allowing greater accessibility to art is the key to spreading its spirit.

     

By making art easily accessible, Zamaana contributes to the profileration of art supporters. At the core of our ideology, we believe in “art for the masses” and aim to change the general perception of art as belonging to the wealthy elite. Our audience consists of regular people all around the world - art enthusiasts who may have never considered themselves typical collectors. Through our website, anyone can become familiar with the work and personal stories of artists and confidently purchase original fine art.

     

Furthering our dedication to keeping art inclusive, we reach out to people most in need of financial support. Through Zamaana's system, a percentage of each purchase, which amounts to 50% of our commission, is given as microloans to aspiring entrepreneurs in developing countries. Each buyer is effortlessly involved merely by purchasing art. The experience of art moves beyond the actual acquisition, and fulfills the vital need to create greater opportunity in our world.

 
     
     
   
 

zamaana (zuh mah nah)

noun -

1. time, times, age, era, period
2. world

(Etymology - Urdu)

 
 

Art is powerful. It inspires, broadens the mind, and expands our thinking. It creates and strengthens connections. It engenders greater communication—bridging people and cultures throughout space and time. We believe that this greater communication undoubtedly fosters a more compassionate, tolerant, and responsive world.

Zamaana interprets the spirit of art into a creative method of philanthropy. Upon purchase of any item, a percentage of the listed price will be directly provided to aspiring entrepreneurs in developing nations through www.Kiva.org. These microloans are our way of translating the abstract into the tangible, turning the appreciation of art into the building of community. Zamaana is a tool for art supporters to contribute to the circulation and spreading of art. We aim to use the spirit of art to draw out the human spirit and encourage business and opportunity throughout the world.