Initiative for artists beyond the algorithm
We are a curatorial project and event series that bridges digital creation with physical space.
We document openly. We collaborate freely. We prioritize merit over metrics.
[WHY WE EXIST]
Algorithmic recommendation systems have become the dominant infrastructure for artistic discovery online. These systems optimize for engagement metrics, not artistic merit. They suppress work that doesn't fit predetermined patterns of "performance."
We believe human curation still matters.
We believe artists deserve real-world performance opportunities regardless of their follower counts. We believe the process should be transparent and accessible to anyone willing to engage seriously.
[WHAT WE DO]
We curate events that showcase internet artists in physical spaces.
We provide performance opportunities to creators who exist outside algorithmic favour.
We build infrastructure for artistic discovery based on merit, not metrics.
We document everything and make ourselves accessible to anyone who wants to collaborate.
[STATUS: FOUNDATION]
This site exists in its early stages intentionally. You're seeing the foundation being built.
As we curate events, this will evolve into a full archive: lineups, recordings, documentation of our curatorial process, transparent communication about what works and what doesn't.
We're building in public because we believe the process matters as much as the outcome. If you're interested in what we're doing, you're invited to watch it unfold.
[ACCESSIBILITY]
We mean it when we say we're accessible. If you're an artist who resonates with this approach, reach out. If you want to collaborate on events or infrastructure, reach out. If you have questions about our process, reach out.
Email: DHEA@doll.network
In Collaboration With: doll.network