Weston Deboer

Hi, my name is Weston Deboer. Collecting has always been a passion of mine. From an early age, I was captivated by the stories behind objects — whether a rare print, a unique poster, a beautifully crafted tool, or even a simple stamp. Over the years, that fascination grew into a lifelong pursuit of collecting and appreciating art and design.

I’ve also been programming for many years. In fact, this is the third time I’ve tried to build a version of this website — which probably says something about how much I believe in the idea. Each attempt has had the same goal: to create a simple, elegant way to track and explore art collections online.

Through my work with Shepard Fairey, I’ve been fortunate to gain a deeper look into the art world — its beauty, its complexity, and, yes, its chaos. One thing I’ve learned: no one fully understands the art world, and that’s exactly what makes it so compelling.

I created Art Vault because I saw a clear need. Too many collectors (myself included) were stuck tracking their collections in Google Sheets, FileMaker Pro, or expensive software that felt clunky and impersonal. I wanted a tool that was flexible, beautiful, and enjoyable to use — something I’d actually want to open every day.

Art Vault is built for collectors like me and my friends — people who love art and want to document, organize, and explore their collections in a better way. It isn’t meant to replace the experience of living with art, but to complement it: a place where your collection can live digitally, so you can enjoy it anywhere and discover what else is out there.

If this resonates with you, I’d love for you to sign up and start building your collection today — and help shape what Art Vault becomes next.