Overview
100 Artists for Gaza is a philanthropic art auction platform developed to support Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and Gaza-based relief efforts. The initiative brings together 170 artists from around the world, each contributing original artwork to be auctioned for humanitarian aid.
Key Features
Online Charity Auction Platform
A fully custom-built auction system enabling supporters to browse, bid, and follow original artwork donated by more than 170 artists.
Artist and Artwork Catalogue
Dedicated artist profiles and artwork pages presenting biographical notes, high-quality images, dimensions, and provenance where available.
Secure Bidding System
A robust bidding flow with real-time updates, bid history, paddle-number anonymity, and automatic outbid notifications.
Custom Credit Card and Email Verification
A bespoke two-step verification process ensuring every bidder is both email-verified and card-verified before placing a bid, without storing sensitive payment data.
Integrated Payment Processing
Seamless Payrexx integration for pre-bid card verification and donation processing.
Donation Functionality
A streamlined donation pathway for supporters wishing to contribute directly instead of bidding, using secure credit card payments.
Admin Panel for Artist & Artwork Management
A private administrative interface allowing curators to add, edit, and publish artists and artworks, manage auction timings, and monitor bidder activity.
Artwork Image Handling & Optimisation
Automated optimisation, secure storage, and responsive delivery of artwork images for clarity and speed across all devices.
Custom Lightroom-Style Image Viewer
A bespoke full-screen artwork viewer with adjustable black or white background, designed to allow users to appreciate each piece without distraction.
Real-Time Auction Updates
Instant reflection of new bids, updated prices, and live countdowns without the need to refresh the page.
Responsive, Accessible Design
A mobile-first interface ensuring consistent performance across phones, tablets, and desktop screens.
Transparent Integration with MSF
Clear presentation of Médecins Sans Frontières' role, ensuring that all proceeds support MSF's medical response for people in Gaza.
Technical Implementation
The platform is built with Next.js for a fast, SEO-optimized frontend, leveraging server-side rendering for optimal performance. Python powers the backend API, handling auction logic, bid processing, and artist management.
PostgreSQL serves as the primary database, managing artist profiles, artwork cataloging, bid tracking, and transaction records. The system ensures data integrity and provides real-time synchronization for live auction events.
Impact
This platform represents the intersection of art, technology, and humanitarian action. By providing a digital space for artists to contribute their work, the project amplifies the reach and impact of charitable giving while celebrating artistic expression in support of critical relief efforts.
International artists donated works, demonstrating extraordinary solidarity
Raised in the first week, mobilizing meaningful humanitarian support at scale
Certain works achieved more than 20× their starting value through passionate bidding
A worldwide community of supporters joined the platform within days of launch
Press & Recognition
The initiative received widespread recognition for its innovative approach to humanitarian fundraising through art and technology.
View Press Coverage →Technology Stack
Frontend
- • Next.js 14
- • React
- • TypeScript
- • Tailwind CSS
Backend
- • Python
- • FastAPI/Django
- • REST API
- • Authentication
Database
- • PostgreSQL
- • Redis (caching)
- • Real-time sync
- • Data integrity
Visit the Platform
Explore the artworks and support humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza.
Visit 100forgaza.org →