About

GIF Art Archive is a website developed as part of a doctoral research project at the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), Spain, focused on the animated GIF as an artistic medium and cultural practice.

The aim of this website is to contribute to the documentation, preservation, and dissemination of GIF art by bringing together historical, theoretical, and artistic perspectives. This research explores the evolution of the GIF from its origins as a digital file format to its widespread use as a creative and expressive medium in contemporary art.

This website forms part of an ongoing research process and will continue to grow as new materials, artists, and historical resources are incorporated.

We hope this platform serves as a valuable resource for researchers, artists, students, and anyone interested in the history and creative potential of the animated GIF as an artistic medium.

Created by Aleja GIF

Contact:  contact@gifartarchive.org