How does a painting become a carpet? And what happens to the image along the way? Medina's "In the After Image" opens at the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum with some unexpected answers. On April 14th, 2026, just before World Art Day, the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum in Baku opened its doors to “In the After Image,” a solo exhibition by Medina, the official artist of the .ART Registry. The timing was no coincidence: a day dedicated to celebrating the power of art became the stage for...

Your domain name is more than a URL — it's your brand's first impression. This guide breaks down how to choose, protect, and launch a branded domain that works in search, in ads, and in conversation. Understanding the Importance of Domain Names What Makes a Domain Truly Branded A branded domain is not just descriptive—it is distinctive, memorable, and ownable. A domain becomes branded when it: creates a unique association (“novara.art”) is not easily replaceable with synonyms builds...

A single image, unfolding across painting, carpet, sound, and scent—Medina’s new exhibition in Baku is about processes and images being mirrored in diverse media. Featured image: “Winter” by Medina On April 15, the Azerbaijan National Carpet Museum opens In the After Image, a solo exhibition by multidisciplinary artist Medina (medina.art). Spanning painting, mosaic, stained glass, digital media, and textile techniques, the show explores a simple but powerful idea: that an image is never...

What does it actually take to bring a national pavilion to the Venice Biennale? Beyond the finished exhibitions lies a complex, high-stakes process—part logistics, part diplomacy, part creative vision—rarely seen by the public. What does it actually take to bring a national pavilion to the Venice Biennale? Beyond the finished exhibitions lies a complex, high-stakes process—part logistics, part diplomacy, part creative vision—rarely seen by the public. As the 2026 edition approaches, opening...

ETHDenver is known for builders, code, and fast-moving ideas. But in 2026, something else shaped the experience just as strongly: an art program that revealed the cultural layer of the Ethereum ecosystem. When most people think of ETHDenver, they picture code sprints, hackathons, and bleeding-edge protocol discussions. It’s one of the largest gatherings in the Ethereum ecosystem — a place where builders and thinkers push ideas forward at full speed. But in February 2026, something else became...

Artists don’t just need visibility — they need a name that travels with them. is.art introduces a new way to claim a clean, professional online identity in seconds, while fitting into the broader digital ecosystem artists are building today. Digital presence is no longer optional for artists — it’s infrastructure. Whether you’re applying for residencies, sharing work with curators, selling editions, or building community, the first question is almost always: Where can I see your work? That’s...

Museums are competing for visibility in an increasingly crowded digital landscape. Here’s how AAM and .ART are building infrastructure that strengthens identity — and reinvests back into the field. The American Alliance of Museums (AAM) has announced a strategic partnership with .ART Registry — a collaboration designed to strengthen digital identity for museums and museum professionals across the United States while introducing a sustainable funding model that reinvests back into the field....

In the age of AI-powered search, your website isn’t just a portfolio — it’s your identity anchor. Here’s why artists who don’t own a domain risk being misrepresented, overlooked, or erased altogether. In today’s digital ecosystem, simply posting art on social media is no longer sufficient to build a sustainable professional presence. Research and industry best practices show that owning a personal website — ideally on a branded domain like .ART — provides artists with greater control,...

A bike. A projector. A city at night. BEAMBIKE Amsterdam turns cycling into a moving public artwork—activating canals, façades, and streets through light, motion, and sustainability. BEAMBIKE (beambike.art) is a nomadic public art project by German visual artist and filmmaker Jonas Denzel, transforming the act of cycling into a performative, light-based intervention in urban space. Using a […]