Are.na

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Are.na is a platform for connecting ideas and building knowledge.

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Are.na operates as an alternative to traditional social networks, focusing on creative collaboration and behind-the-scenes sharing among designers and artists. The platform emphasizes private, curated collections of work rather than public feeds or engagement metrics. Users explore and remix others' collections, fostering a niche community centered on creative process and discovery.

Aug 2023productidentity.coNews article

Are.na’s founders discuss the origins and evolution of their digital platform, designed for creative networks to organize, share, and archive visual and research-based work. The tool emphasizes collaborative curation and decentralized knowledge-sharing among artists, researchers, and designers. Development began as an experiment in alternative online spaces beyond traditional social media.

Jun 2018ArtforumNews article

Are.na offers a social network designed by artists for creatives, featuring no ads or engagement metrics like 'likes'. The platform focuses on a community-driven exchange of original and curated content tailored to visual artists, designers, and other creative professionals.

Feb 2018ArtsyNews article