About

Art.sy is a new way to discover art you'll love, featuring work from leading galleries, museums and private collections around the world.

Art.sy is powered by The Art Genome Project, an ongoing study of the characteristics that distinguish and connect works of art. Art.sy evaluates artworks across 800+ characteristics (we call them genes)—such as art-historical movements, subject matter, and formal qualities—to create a powerful search experience that reflects the multifaceted aspects of works of art.

Art.sy is led by Carter Cleveland, a Computer Science Engineer from Princeton University with a passion for fine art, and Sebastian Cwilich, a former executive at Christie's Auction House and Haunch of Venison Gallery. Art.sy's Senior Advisor is John Elderfield, Chief Curator Emeritus of Painting and Sculpture at the Museum of Modern Art, New York.

Art.sy's investors and advisors include global leaders in the arts, media and technology. Investors include Dasha Zhukova, founder of Moscow's Garage Center for Contemporary Culture; Wendi Murdoch, film producer; Peter Thiel, founder of Paypal, Board of Facebook; Josh Kushner, founder of Vostu; and Jack Dorsey, creator of Twitter. Advisors include Larry Gagosian, owner of Gagosian Galleries; Marc Glimcher, president of The Pace Gallery; and Joe Kennedy, CEO of Pandora.

Press

• It has the potential to introduce each buyer to a wide range of artists and artworks, all of them related in some way and—this is key—most of them unknown and otherwise inaccessible to any but the most knowledgeable connoisseurs.

  Art.sy’s ‘Genome’ Predicts What Paintings You Will Like, November 2011

  

• By laying this bounty of work at a user’s fingertips, Art.sy hopes to revolutionize the way we discover—and buy—contemporary art.

  New Deal: Art.sy's Innovative Online Take on Contemporary Art Sales, November 2011

  

• The company is taking long-term approach to digitizing the art world, striking deals with top galleries before it opens up so that it can launch with some of the best art in the world.

  Art.sy Raises $6 Million Series A From Peter Thiel, Thrive Capital, Wendi Murdoch And Dasha Zhukova, November 2011

  

• Art.sy will function like some omniscient art-world expert who essentially teaches you what you like, even things you weren't aware of.

  Who is Art.sy?, June 2011

  

• Art.sy will unite would-be collectors with art and dealers they may not know.

  Website could be holy grail of private market prices, June 2011

  

• Are collectors ready to buy million-dollar artworks online? Some of the biggest names in art and technology are betting on it.

  Clicking on a Masterpiece, January 2011

  

• It has the potential to really shake up and transform the art industry

  Names You Need to Know in 2011, November 2010

  

• The core technology is about making better art recommendations and making it easier to discover art.

  Art.sy Raises $1.25 Million From Schmidt, Murdoch, Dorsey, And Super-Artsy Angels, November 2010

  

• A new approach to tap into an industry that has traditionally resisted disruption.

  Winner, Rookie Disruptor Award, May 2010

  

Jobs

Help us inspire the world with fine art. Art.sy is hiring.

In a sentence, Art.sy is like Pandora for the fine art world. Our goal: make the traditionally closed-off and intimidating art world easily accessible to anyone with an Internet connection. We believe that by increasing access, we can expand the market and get more people educated and passionate about fine art. If you love art and want to change the world, we want to hear from you.

Developer, New York

You are an incredibly talented engineer who is passionate about solving hard problems, so we're not going to waste your time by saying "you must have at least 5+ years of Ruby on Rails experience" or "we're only looking for rockstars."
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Designer, New York

Your mission: define the future of the fine art experience. Your responsibilities will range from product strategy through interaction and visual design of Art.sy's products across different platforms such as web, mobile, and touch.
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Director of Content Partnerships, New York

Art.sy seeks a senior art world professional to expand our institutional relationships and make the world's most iconic works of art accessible to our users.
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Arts Intern, New York

Art.sy seeks an intern to contribute to The Art Genome Project, an ongoing study of the characteristics that distinguish and connect original works of art.
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Editorial Intern, New York

Art.sy seeks a self-motivated individual to create editorial content that engages, excites, and educates people about art.
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FAQ

When can I start using Art.sy?

Art.sy is currently in private beta while we test and improve our service with a small number of users. Please request an invitation and we'll email you when the service is ready.

I represent a gallery, museum, or private collection. How can I learn more about partnering with Art.sy?

If you represent a gallery, museum or private collection, write to us at partners@art.sy with your name, phone number, and more information about your organization or institution. A member of our team will contact you to further discuss partnership opportunities.

What is The Art Genome Project?

The Art Genome Project is an ongoing study of the characteristics that distinguish and connect works of art. Art.sy evaluates artworks across 800+ characteristics (we call them genes)—such as art-historical movements, subject matter, and formal qualities—to create a powerful search experience that reflects the multifaceted aspects of works of art.

What kind of art can I find on Art.sy?

Art.sy is an expansive and dynamic inventory of art from leading galleries, from those understood as "alternative" or "emerging" to those with the greatest international presence and reach. Art.sy will also feature work from the collections of major museums, artists' estates, and foundations worldwide.

Who is behind Art.sy?

Art.sy is led by Carter Cleveland, a Computer Science Engineer from Princeton University with a passion for fine art, and Sebastian Cwilich, a former executive at Christie's Auction House and Haunch of Venison Gallery. Art.sy's investors and advisors include global leaders in the arts, media and technology. Investors include Dasha Zhukova, founder of Moscow's Garage Center for Contemporary Culture; Wendi Murdoch, film producer; Peter Thiel, founder of Paypal, Board of Facebook; Josh Kushner, founder of Vostu; and Jack Dorsey, creator of Twitter. Advisors include Larry Gagosian, owner of Gagosian Galleries; Marc Glimcher, president of The Pace Gallery; and Joe Kennedy, CEO of Pandora.

How can I contact Art.sy?

General Inquiries: support@art.sy
Partnership Inquiries (gallery, museum, or private collection only): partners@art.sy
Press and Media: press@art.sy

Is the Art.sy iPhone app for Art Basel still available?

This was an experimental prototype that previewed Art.sy's technology during the fair in June 2011, and is no longer available for use. We look forward to introducing additional mobile applications in the future.

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