About The International Art Project
The Human Impact of Art
Our founder, Daniel Gupta’s earliest humanitarian efforts were often single-serve: delivering food to villages, providing resources to schools, and offering direct aid where it was needed most.
But over time, he realized that charity wasn’t just about frequent one-time donations—it was about sustainability. After 15 years of collecting art, Daniel saw more than just remarkable works — he saw the untold stories of their creators and the power each piece held to deliver clean water, build schools, and empower communities across the globe.
The artists. The impact. The way their work could empower and inspire people to create real change. He recognized that this collection could become more — it could be the foundation for a movement. By creating the International Art Project (IAP), Daniel built a platform where art is not stored away, but actively fuels humanitarian projects.
A Shared Mission, Born in Nicaragua
In 2013, Daniel met Jonatan Espinoza in Nicaragua, initially recognizing him as an incredible artist. Years later, Daniel returned to Nicaragua with the specific intent of finding Jonatan again, to ask him what can be done to improve his village. That’s when Jonatan revealed he was also an architect and engineer.
He suggested building a playground to directly serve the community. Jonatan designed, engineered, and built it with his team, and that project changed everything.
Daniel was surprised to see the impact of this rather small project. He hired Jonatan full time to paint his incredible works while also leading the humanitarian projects in Nicaragua with Daniel’s funding.
But Daniel didn’t just support Jonatan’s work—he changed his life completely. In 2024, Daniel brought Jonatan and his family of four from Nicaragua to Bloomington, Indiana, giving them a new home and new opportunities while continuing their shared mission to use art as a tool for change.
