Swarm is an exhibition website builder for Designers, Artists, and Visual Creators to showcase their work online. It is open-source and powered by Kirby CMS.
As a digital artist who's struggled to find the right platform to showcase my work, Swarm is exactly what I've been looking for. Been using it since launch to build my portfolio, and it's beautifully designed for visual creators.
The fact that it's open-source and built on Kirby CMS is fantastic - I was able to customize the gallery layout for my specific needs. Yesterday, I set up a virtual exhibition of my latest series, and the way Swarm handles large-format images while maintaining performance is impressive. The navigation between pieces feels natural and gallery-like.
What sets it apart is how it understands the needs of visual creators. I love how it automatically adjusts the layout based on image orientation and aspect ratios. When I uploaded a mixed-media collection this morning, it intelligently arranged the pieces to create a cohesive flow, something that would have taken hours to do manually on other platforms.
Pro tip: Use their GitHub repository to customize the templates. I added a custom viewing mode for my 3D works, and the documentation made it surprisingly straightforward. The fact that it's free is incredible for what you get.
For any artists or designers frustrated with traditional portfolio sites, this is a game-changer. Would love to connect with other creators using this - particularly interested in seeing how others are customizing their exhibitions. Having a tool that actually understands how to present visual work makes such a difference.
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As a digital artist who's struggled to find the right platform to showcase my work, Swarm is exactly what I've been looking for. Been using it since launch to build my portfolio, and it's beautifully designed for visual creators.
The fact that it's open-source and built on Kirby CMS is fantastic - I was able to customize the gallery layout for my specific needs. Yesterday, I set up a virtual exhibition of my latest series, and the way Swarm handles large-format images while maintaining performance is impressive. The navigation between pieces feels natural and gallery-like.
What sets it apart is how it understands the needs of visual creators. I love how it automatically adjusts the layout based on image orientation and aspect ratios. When I uploaded a mixed-media collection this morning, it intelligently arranged the pieces to create a cohesive flow, something that would have taken hours to do manually on other platforms.
Pro tip: Use their GitHub repository to customize the templates. I added a custom viewing mode for my 3D works, and the documentation made it surprisingly straightforward. The fact that it's free is incredible for what you get.
For any artists or designers frustrated with traditional portfolio sites, this is a game-changer. Would love to connect with other creators using this - particularly interested in seeing how others are customizing their exhibitions. Having a tool that actually understands how to present visual work makes such a difference.