ARTDEX For Collectors
Art collection tends to be more than just a hobby—it’s a passion. It takes time and care and money. You’re finding art that you care about and making it part of your life. You want to get the most out of your collection, which means keeping it organized, engaging in the art community, and keeping […]
The Empire Strikes Gold: Star Wars And The Art Of Popular Culture
Do you remember the first time you saw Star Wars? The first time you heard John Williams’ stirring score and read that famous opening scroll? That franchise has spawned one of the largest and most loyal groups of fans ever. It has helped to draw “nerd culture” into the mainstream, making spaceships and aliens and […]
How To Organize Art: 6 Things You Should Know About Every Piece
Artists aren’t typically known for being well-organized—being scattered and disheveled has almost become part of the cultural identity of an artist. However, art organization is crucial if you don’t want to lose track of the pieces you create or own. Of course, organizing your collection can feel like a daunting task; it’s tough to know […]
ARTDEX For Artists
Being an artist is about more than just creating art. It’s also about organizing your work, connecting with collectors and other artists, and staying involved in the happenings of the art world. Being an artist means being part of a community. That used to mean keeping paper or spreadsheet records, using social media, and keeping […]
All For Art And Art For All: Art Accessibility In The Digital Age
In 2014, the MET uploaded high-quality, downloadable images of some of its most famous pieces to create a digital collection comprising more than 400,000 works of art. In 2015, the New Museum appointed Lauren Cornell, former executive director of Rhizome.org and a pioneering advocate of digital media and its significance in contemporary art, as a […]
Cuban Artist Pits Art Against Politics
Here in the United States, we love to holler about our freedom of expression. Whether we use it for better or for worse, it is one of the founding values of our nation and our culture. It’s powerful—it inspires revolutions and brings people together and generally undermines the foundations of injustice. It’s uniquely democratic–freedom of […]
How to Set Up Your ARTDEX Profile
You’ve joined ARTDEX and now it’s time to get you connecting to art professionals and enthusiasts. Before you get started, you’ll want to set up your profile. Luckily, completing your ARTDEX profile is as easy as 1-2-3. The following 3 easy steps will get you up and running in no time. Begin by signing in to your ARTDEX […]
ARTDEX For Students
The engineering majors may scoff, but studying art is no easy task. It’s a complicated discipline that takes a mix of talent and plain old hard work. Plus it doesn’t get much respect. Whether you’re studying art history, art theory, the art market, or to be an artist, you could probably use a tool to […]
PBS Tackles the Maddening Phrase, “I Could Do That”
If you’re an artist, or spend a lot of time among artists and art, you’ve probably encountered someone who, when looking at a piece of art they deem simplistic, dismiss it by saying, “I could do that.” PBS’ Digital Series The Art Assignment tackled that phrase recently in a segment called—you guessed it—“I Could Do […]
Introducing ARTDEX: “Welcome to the Art World”
We’re excited to announce the official launch of ARTDEX, the art industry’s premier art portfolio website and social network for art professionals. With ARTDEX, you can: Organize: Create your online gallery showcasing your personal and virtual collections. Discover: Find new artists and discover trends in the global art community. Connect: Get to know like-minded collectors, […]