Real Art, Directly
Real Art,
Directly
Original works from Hungarian and Romanian artists — no gallery in the middle, no inflated markups.
Browse online, meet the artist, own something real.
secured reservations
local pickup
verified artists
We want art to feel personal again. Browse original works, discover the story behind each piece, and meet the artist who made it.
No markup. No intermediary. Just art and the people who make it.
Join the waitlist to be first in — as a buyer or an artist.
Launching September 1, 2026
HOW IT WORKS
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Find an original work you love. Pay a small reservation fee to hold it — the piece is yours to consider.
Get the Address
Once reserved, the artist's exact pickup address is revealed.
No gallery, no middleman — just a real person and their work.
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Meet & Own It
Meet the artist in person, pay the remainder, and take the piece home. A confirmation code closes the sale — safely on both sides.
Browse & Reserve
The Contai Guarantee
Artists keep 92%
of every sale.
Traditional galleries take 40–60%.
We charge 8% — and in return we handle secure payments, buyer trust, and verified listings.
That's the whole deal.
Gallery fees
0%
Contai fee
8%
Artist fee
92%
For comparison: A €500 painting sold through a traditional gallery typically earns the artist €200–300. On Contai, that same sale puts €460 in the artist's pocket.
For Artists
Your work.
Your price. Your terms.
List your work in minutes. You set the price, you meet the buyer, you stay in control. Contai handles the trust layer so you can focus on making art.
✓ Free to list
No upfront cost. No monthly fee.
You only pay 8% when a piece sells.
✓ Verified artist badge
We verify every artist on the platform —
so buyers know they're buying from the real source.
✓ Secure reservations
Buyers pay a deposit to hold your work.
No more no-shows, no more uncertainty.
✓ Meet in person
Every transaction ends with a real handover — you meet the person who loves your work.
