Rhizome awarded $600,000 Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grant for Webrecorder internet archiving platform
A $600,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation has been awarded to digital art organization Rhizome to support development of the Webrecorder platform over two years. This free tool enables users to capture and replay dynamic web content including embedded videos and social media profiles while browsing. Built with open-source technology, Webrecorder aims to enhance digital social memory. An early version currently allows content archiving to an anonymous database. Users can request invitations to host public or private archive collections on the site. The platform represents a significant investment in preserving ephemeral digital culture.
Key facts
- Rhizome received a $600,000 grant
- The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation provided the funding
- The grant supports Webrecorder development
- Webrecorder archives dynamic web content
- The platform is free and open-source
- Users can archive while browsing
- Early version available with anonymous database
- Public/private collections require invitation
Entities
Institutions
- Rhizome
- Andrew W. Mellon Foundation