Art Network
A social network for the art community
122 followers
A social network for the art community
122 followers
ArtNetwork is a social network focused on artists and collectors. Artists share studio updates, exhibitions, and new work directly with the people who follow them. Collectors and curators can follow artists and stay up to date through a simple, chronological feed — no algorithms, no engagement tricks. ArtNetwork is designed for long-term visibility and meaningful connection, not virality.
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A chronological, no-algorithms feed for artists/collectors is a refreshing “anti-engagement-tricks” stance. The scale pain is trust + provenance (original work, editions) while keeping it calm; best practice is signed uploads + EXIF preservation, optional watermarking, and lightweight verification (studio/venue links) without turning into KYC. How are you handling media storage/rights controls (who can download/repost), and do you plan “collections/exhibitions” as first-class objects so posts can roll up into a clean portfolio timeline?
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@ryan_thill Really appreciate this perspective. The chronological, no-algorithm feed is very intentional. A lot of the art community feels platforms like Instagram broke discovery when they moved away from chronology. If an artist I follow releases a print, I want to know when it’s released — not when it happens to rank in an algorithm.
We’ll continue to explore provenance and trust thoughtfully, without turning the platform into a verification or engagement game.
For artists who want deeper documentation, ArtNetwork integrates with StudioArchive.io, which acts as a system of record for works, editions, dimensions, and exhibition history. Posts can reference documented works without forcing heavy verification upfront.
Thanks again for the thoughtful comment — this kind of feedback is exactly why we built this.
Cloudthread
Congrats! Looks cool
Love this idea... jumping in to give it a try today ;-)
Hi Adam.
I'm having issues when trying to update my profile or trying to upload my art (see screenshot).
Hope it can get sorted as I like the simple interface you've built.
Cheers
Jim
BTW I tried to email you but it didn't get through.
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@jim_griffiths thanks so much for reporting that issue. The issue should be resolved. If you run into any other problems, please reach out to info@artnetwork.io
The app needs a strong UVP(unique value prop.) because there are many social networking apps focusing on people with deep interest into art such as @Cara @vsco @Behance @500px. I've tried my luck in social networking, dating areas, what l've seen that, no matter how connected you are with your targret audience, it's quite difficult to change user behaviour addictions, if your target audience is in those alternative apps, you cannot just tell them about your app and they instantly shift to your app...
Long story short, smart guerilla marketing + strong unique value proposition required!
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Totally fair take. We’re not trying to replace Instagram, VSCO, Behance, or compete directly with addiction-driven social feeds. That battle is unwinnable for a young product, and it’s not the goal.
ArtNetwork’s unique value proposition is intentionally different. It’s chronological, non-algorithmic, and designed around documentation and continuity rather than reach or performance. The product is built for serious artists who want to keep collectors engaged in their ongoing artistic practice, not to optimize posts for short-term attention.
On behavior change, we agree with you completely. We’re not asking users to abandon existing platforms. ArtNetwork is additive, not substitutive, and we’re actively exploring integrations that allow users to cross-post so it can complement existing channels and even help improve reach on platforms like Instagram.
On growth, we’re aligned as well. This isn’t a mass-market social play. It grows through targeted communities, institutions, and credibility loops, not broad guerilla blasts. Slow, deliberate adoption is part of the product philosophy, not a failure mode.