Selfportrait.net
Encyclopedia
selfportrait.net is a social networking website geared towards artists, which allows users to exhibit and sell their work online. The site organizes its members by popularity (art hits and art sales) and displays the data in a unique graphical ranking system. The most popular artists are then given the option of having their work displayed at various galleries
in New York City
, thus democratizing the practice of art dealership and affording unknown artists a legitimate shot of having their work shown in a gallery.
In 2008, selfportrait.net teamed up with New York lifestyle brand LOLA and organized a large-scale art exhibition called Fingerpaint, held at the Dia Foundation's old Chelsea space, with a silent auction the proceeds of which went to the Make It Right Foundation New Orleans
.
Art gallery
An art gallery or art museum is a building or space for the exhibition of art, usually visual art.Museums can be public or private, but what distinguishes a museum is the ownership of a collection...
in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, thus democratizing the practice of art dealership and affording unknown artists a legitimate shot of having their work shown in a gallery.
In 2008, selfportrait.net teamed up with New York lifestyle brand LOLA and organized a large-scale art exhibition called Fingerpaint, held at the Dia Foundation's old Chelsea space, with a silent auction the proceeds of which went to the Make It Right Foundation New Orleans
Make It Right Foundation New Orleans
- Organization Overview :In December 2006, Brad Pitt founded Make It Right to rebuild 150 safe, energy-efficient and affordable homes for families from New Orleans Lower 9th Ward who lost everything to Hurricane Katrina...
.