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Uniting Humanity Through Art.
Connecting communities through art.
Foster global unity.
Your involvement matters.
What is Impressions of Humanity?
A Global
Artistic
Movement.
Impressions of Humanity (IOH), a nonprofit founded by visionary artist Marcos Antonio, celebrates the power of art to unite people across the globe. Our mission is to highlight our shared humanity—transcending borders, backgrounds, and differences—by creating a powerful symbol of connection, unity, and understanding through art.
Our goal is to collect 2,000 hand or finger impressions from individuals in each of the 193 UN countries. These hand impressions will be transformed into breathtaking large-scale canvas artworks featuring the nation’s flag, accompanied by a compelling video documentary and imagery that capture the diverse stories and lives of the participants. Each nation's completed artwork will continue to tour globally, ensuring that these powerful expressions of unity reach and inspire audiences worldwide.
Over the past 17 years, Marcos Antonio’s vision has grown into a global movement—connecting communities, fostering dialogue, and inspiring a deeper understanding of one another.
We look forward to the day when all 193 artworks will be united, forming a historic tapestry immortalizing the handprints of nearly one million people—a timeless testament to our shared humanity.
How can you get involved?
Get involved.
At Impressions of Humanity, we believe that the success of an individual begins with the strength of a supportive community. That’s why we are constantly seeking meaningful collaborations with individuals, students, institutions, and governments who share our vision of using art to unite and uplift humanity.
By joining our global movement, you’ll become part of a powerful initiative that transcends borders and backgrounds—celebrating the shared stories and experiences that make us human.
Individuals
Your skills and time can make a direct impact. We are looking for passionate volunteers to support us with:
- Fundraising and donor outreach
- Coordinating global trips and organizing participants
- Managing exhibitions and events
- Marketing and social media promotion
- Research and data collection
Whether you have experience in project management, event coordination, or creative fields—or just a passion for making a difference—there’s a place for you in this movement.
Students
We partner with educational institutions to offer students hands-on experience in the creative arts industry. Through our student programs, participants can:
- Gain valuable workplace experience
- Develop skills in art curation, project management, and event coordination
- Build long-lasting career connections and expand professional networks.
Institutions
We collaborate with a wide range of institutions, including hospitals, banks, universities, schools, care agencies, religious organizations and more. Institutional support is essential to helping us:
- Showcase the completed artworks to wider audiences
- Engage local communities through events and exhibitions
- Provide resources and support for volunteers and art creation.
Government
Governmental support is critical to our success. We rely on grants, event sponsorships, and endorsements to:
- Bridge divides between diverse communities
- Facilitate international travel and outreach efforts
- Support large-scale art installations and exhibitions
OTHER ARTISTIC INITIATIVES.
Driven by growing demand for community involvement and artistic expression, Impressions of Humanity is working hard to launch two new programs, starting in the USA:
These initiatives are built on a foundation of art—created and sold by community-minded artists—alongside engaging art workshops, inspiring events, and more. Each element is thoughtfully designed to empower artists and connect art lovers from all walks of life, fostering a vibrant and united creative community.
Art Of Humanity.
Art of Humanity is a community-based user friendly art platform that invites everyone — regardless of age, background, or artistic experience — to participate in a number of art events available.
Events such as art classes, workshops, viewings, exhibitions, retreats, camps, festivals, and more are hosted by a vetted artist & member through our dedicated Art of Humanity mobile app.
Art of Humanity focuses on art and artists that are community minded. We encourage art that represents, advocates for, and includes all walks of like, especially marginalized and underrepresented communities —creating a space where art speaks to our shared humanity and bridges social divides.
Our goal is to launch Art of Humanity by 2026.
Artists For
Humanity.
Artists for Humanity empowers both emerging and established artists to create community focus art and connect with local, national and international audiences.
Artists are invited to collaborate and partake in dedicated events such as artists competitions, workshops and retreats on our Artists for Humanity mobile app.
Dedicated Art of Humanity meet up groups and social media platforms will be available for further networking and collaboration with sponsors, institutions and other artists.
We invite artists to sell their art and host events available to the wider community via the Art of Humanity mobile app.
Our goal is to launch Artists for Humanity by 2026.