On 3 December 2025, the Organization for the Democratization of the Visual Arts (ODBK) presented the Erasmus+ project GenAIRT – Empowering Marginalised Artists with Generative AI at the Brauhaus Neulich Saloon in Berlin, Germany. The presentation was led by ODBK’s Director, David Hinojosa, and brought together artists, educators, cultural professionals, and members of the local [...]

Calls for visual arts organizations to enhance access   February 11, Toronto…The Organization for the Democratization of the Visual Arts (ODBK), a European-based activist organization that wants to create a more inclusive and democratic art world globally, has launched in Canada.   ODBK, established in 20xx, plans to support visual arts institutions to become more [...]

By Nycole  da Cunha Museums are important because they hold the memories of our history that society sometimes insists on forgetting, as well as the emotions of those who lived through it. Beyond preserving memory, they function as public spaces that enable access to culture, education and collective reflection, and act as bridges between past [...]

By Nycole Cunha Art has always been more than an aesthetic experience, it is a mirror of society, a tool for change, and a language that transcends borders. Art is a deeply human experience, one through which we can explore and express our most profound emotions, thoughts, and stories. Furthermore, it allows us to connect [...]

Who is ODBK?  ODBK first launched in 2017, titled “Organization for the Democratization of the Visual Arts”. In 2021 our program “Equality and Diversity Certification” providing us distinction within the arts market, focusing on progressive economic systems, a more democratic world and increased accessibility in the art world. Our programmes became recognised and a step [...]