.art domain to launch in February 2017
In February 2017, the launch of a new internet domain, .art, is set to bolster the cultural heritage of the global art community. Over 60 prestigious institutions, including the Art Institute of Chicago and the Tate, are supporting this initiative. Registration will first be available exclusively to professionals in the art sector, with public access anticipated starting in the summer of 2017. This new domain aims to provide a dedicated online space for artists, institutions, and enthusiasts to connect and promote their contributions to the art world.
Key facts
- .art domain launches in February 2017
- Aims to preserve cultural legacy of global art world
- Over 60 museums and arts organizations adopting .art
- Including Art Institute of Chicago, Centre Pompidou, Fondation Beyeler, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Tate
- Professionals register with priority
- General public registration from summer 2017
- Article by JJ Charlesworth on online art platforms referenced
Entities
Institutions
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Centre Pompidou
- Fondation Beyeler
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
- Tate