The Home of
Digital
Repatriation
Founded in 2021 by Chidi Nwaubani — a dynamic blend of creativity and technology, primarily focused on rewriting cultural ownership narratives.
We use innovative art and technology to reclaim stolen artworks and spark conversations about colonialism's impact, fostering repatriation. Beyond exhibits, LOOTY creates bespoke 3D experiences, enhancing access and education. We believe culture is a continuous dialogue, embracing disruption to empower innovation.
Reframe cultural ownership narratives through the artifacts themselves and the voices that surround them.
Culture evolves through dialogue — with ancestry, with community, with future generations yet to come.
Challenge colonialism's enduring impact through technology, art, and radical transparency.
Transform visitors from passive observers into active participants in the repatriation conversation.
Empower communities to reclaim their cultural legacies and define how they are remembered.
2023 Venice Biennale featured artist. Pioneered the digital heist methodology, using LiDAR scanners and photogrammetry to create 3D models of artifacts like the Benin Bronzes held in Western museums. Snapchat Lens Creator Network member and Webby Award recipient.
Co-founder and participant in the inaugural British Museum heist. Founder of design studio AOK; has collaborated with Nike and Spotify. D&AD judge and advocate for culturally-led creative practice.
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Support the repatriation of stolen cultural heritage through art, technology, and community.