Human Verified

An evidence review for artist identity and creative process.

A badge on this site means one record has been checked. It does not mean everything here has been. There are two labels. Human Verified means a living artist completed the evidence review described below. Documented Human Artist means the artist is historical, the work is out of copyright, and the record can be checked against a museum catalogue and other published sources. Neither badge judges taste, predicts value, or stands in for your own homework.

What Verification Confirms

  • Identity evidence relevant to the record was submitted and reviewed
  • Portfolio records were checked for a consistent artist history
  • Workspace or studio evidence was reviewed when available
  • Process evidence such as studies, progress images, or material records was reviewed
  • The badge applies only to the approved artist or artwork record
  • Submitted records can be revisited when the profile or work changes
  • For a historical record, the holding collection, accession number and copyright status are listed so you can check them yourself

What Verification Is Not

  • A judgment that one artistic style is better than another
  • A guarantee that every listed work has separate verification
  • A provenance certificate or complete ownership history
  • A guarantee of price, resale value, authenticity, or future demand
  • A substitute for contracts, condition reports, or buyer due diligence
  • Permission to reproduce an artwork or use it commercially
  • A sign that a museum or any institution endorses this site

How the Current Review Works

  1. Profile Application

    The artist submits a real name, contact information, portfolio links, biography, and examples of work.

  2. Evidence Review

    The review compares identity, portfolio, workspace, and process materials for a consistent record.

  3. Questions and Corrections

    Missing or conflicting details are returned for clarification instead of being filled with assumptions.

  4. Badge Decision

    Approved profiles may display the current Human Verified badge. The badge status can be removed or revisited when the record changes.

Current program status: Phase 1 uses two record labels. Human Verified covers living artists who completed the review. Documented Human Artist covers historical artists whose work is out of copyright, where the collection record carries the evidence. Separate studio tiers, certificate pages, QR provenance pages and fee-based verification packages are not active features today.

Look for the Human Verified badge on artist or artwork records that have completed the current review. Read the complete record before making a purchase decision.

Submit an Artist Application