Biennale.io Artists Hub FAQ
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Getting Started
What is Biennale.io, in plain terms?
Biennale.io is a curated visual art ecosystem.
At its core, Biennale.io exists to support visual artists, curators, and art audiences through a digital ecosystem built around artistic merit, context, and care, rather than virality-driven algorithms.
The ecosystem includes:
- the Biennale.io Gallery, a public-facing art space for curated viewing and discovery
- the Artists Hub, where artists upload, manage, and present their work
The Biennale.io Gallery (launching 2026)
The Biennale.io Gallery simplifies access to and discovery of curated visual art, while allowing art enthusiasts to directly engage with and support artists. Launching in 2026, it will:
- present curated selections of work from artists in the ecosystem
- allow art enthusiasts to explore work conveniently, at their own pace, without the noise of advertising
- create direct engagement pathways between artists and visitors
Rather than focusing on sales or virality, this space is designed to support:
- artist-audience relationships
- long-term engagement
- opportunities for commissions and collaborations (outside of the platform)
Artists will not be competing for clicks; they will be building visibility through context, trust, and sustained interest.
Participation in the public art space is connected to activity within the Artists Hub, including how work is presented, reviewed, and shared.
This FAQ focuses specifically on the Artists Hub, the working space for artists inside the wider Biennale.io art space.
What is the Artists Hub?
The Artists Hub (hub.biennale.io) is the professional workspace for artists within the Biennale.io ecosystem. It is where artists:
- upload and manage their artworks
- receive structured review and analysis
- organize work into collections
- share selected collections externally with curators or institutions
- control how and when their work is seen
The Artists Hub is not a public feed. It is a studio-like environment, designed for focus, organization, and intentional sharing.
Who is the Artists Hub for (and who is it not for)?
The Artists Hub is for:
- visual artists who want to manage their work professionally
- artists looking to work within a curated, moderated space
- artists who care about context, authorship, and presentation
- artists interested in long-term visibility
The Artists Hub is not for:
- high-volume posting or attention farming
- uploading work you do not own or control the rights to
- expecting guaranteed exposure, selection, or commercial outcomes
- ignoring platform rules, review processes, or community standards
As Biennale.io is a curated ecosystem, access to the Artists Hub is by invite only; it is not an open upload service.
I already share my art on social channels or digital galleries. Why should I use the Artists Hub?
You do not need to replace anything. Most social channels and digital galleries are built to maximize attention, reward speed and frequency, and flatten work into a constant stream.
The Artists Hub serves a different purpose:
- your work is presented without advertising
- art can be organized and shared within the context of collections, not posts
- discovery happens with curation and review
Other platforms are good for broadcasting. The Artists Hub is built for presentation, reflection, and professional sharing.
Is the Artists Hub a marketplace? A gallery? A social network?
No, and that is deliberate.
The Artists Hub:
- is not a marketplace - Biennale.io does not sell your work for you
- is not a social network - there are no likes or followers within the Hub
- is not a traditional gallery - no physical space, no rental fees, no exclusivity contracts
The Artists Hub is a professional art management and curation environment inside the wider Biennale.io art space.
Do I still own my work after uploading it to the Artists Hub?
Yes, you retain ownership of your work.
In line with Biennale.io's Terms:
- you keep full copyright to your artwork
- you confirm that the work you upload is your own or that you hold the rights
- Biennale.io does not claim ownership of your content
By uploading work to the Artists Hub, you grant Biennale.io a limited, non-exclusive license to:
- host and display your work within the platform
- process it for platform features (such as review, analysis, and curation tools)
- show it to permitted users (for example, curators you choose to share collections with)
This license exists only to operate the platform.
You can remove your work at any time. If you close your account, your content is removed subject to legal and technical requirements outlined in the Terms.
Biennale.io does not sell, license, or reuse your artwork outside the platform without your permission.
What are my responsibilities when using the Artists Hub?
Using the Artists Hub means you are responsible for ensuring that:
- the work you upload is original or properly licensed
- it does not infringe on others' rights
- it complies with Biennale.io's Terms and community standards
Uploading work you do not own may result in content removal, loss of access, or permanent banning, as stated in the Terms.
Registration, Nomination & Invitations
Why is Biennale.io invitation-only?
Because the Artists Hub is curated, not open upload. The Hub is not designed to collect files at scale. It is designed to bring artists into a space where their work is already taken seriously.
Invitation-only access allows Biennale.io to:
- avoid spam, plagiarism, and mass uploads
- keep reviews focused and human
- assess artists based on their existing body of work, not a rushed submission
- maintain trust across the ecosystem
This is not about exclusivity; it is about intentional entry.
What is the difference between nomination and invitation?
They are two different steps.
Nomination means an artist is put forward for consideration. Invitation means the artist has been accepted into the Artists Hub.
Nomination starts the review process. Invitation is the outcome.
Nomination does not guarantee access.
Can I nominate myself?
Yes, self-nomination is fully allowed. You are not asked to pitch, upload files, or tailor work for Biennale.io. You are simply saying:
"Here is who I am, and here is where my work already lives."
Who can nominate an artist?
An artist can be nominated by anyone, including:
- themselves
- another artist
- a curator or art professional
- someone already participating in the Biennale.io ecosystem
All nominations are treated the same; there is no advantage based on who submits the nomination.
What information is required at nomination stage?
At nomination stage, no artwork is uploaded. Instead, the nomination form asks for:
- basic information about the artist
- links to existing online presence (such as personal websites or social channels)
Reviewers look at work that is already publicly available. There is no private submission, no hidden folder, and no "best three works" request.
How are nominations reviewed?
Reviewers assess:
- the artist's overall artistic vision
- consistency and authorship of the work
- how the work is developed and presented publicly
Decisions are based on artistic direction and integrity, not:
- follower counts
- popularity
- trends
- commercial success
The goal is to understand the artist's practice as it already exists, not to judge a single piece in isolation.
What happens after I am nominated?
Once nominated:
- the information and links provided are reviewed
- reviewers assess the artist's publicly available work
- a decision is made to either issue an invitation to the Artists Hub, or decline the nomination
If accepted, the invitation allows the artist to create an Artists Hub account and begin uploading and managing work inside the platform.
If declined, the artist is not added to the platform.
How long does the invitation process take?
There is no fixed timeline. Review time depends on:
- the number of active nominations
- reviewer availability
- clarity and completeness of the information provided
Biennale.io does not automate or rush this step. Each nomination is reviewed manually.
Why do you not just let everyone sign up?
Because the Artists Hub is not a file-hosting service.
Open sign-ups usually mean:
- upload first, filter later
- quality controlled by algorithms
- pressure on artists to constantly perform
Biennale.io works in reverse:
- review first
- invite intentionally
- support artists once they are inside
This is not about being difficult to access; it is about building a space that artists can trust once they are in.
A final note on rejection
Being declined:
- is not a public judgment
- is not permanent
- does not label work as "good" or "bad"
It simply means the Artists Hub is not the right environment at this moment.
Biennale.io would rather say no carefully than say yes carelessly.
Profile
What is my profile used for?
Your profile is the context layer behind your work.
The profile is not a marketing bio. It is a working document that gives meaning to the work you upload.
Information from your profile may be used to:
- support human-led review and curation
- inform AI tools that assist with analysis and contextual understanding
- help avoid shallow or de-contextualized interpretation of your work
How public is my profile?
By default, your profile is not public.
Within the Artists Hub:
- your profile is visible to you
- it may be visible to reviewers involved in curation
- it may be referenced internally to support review processes
Your full profile is not visible to the general public. Any public-facing visibility (such as in the Biennale.io Gallery launching in 2026) is limited and controlled by the platform and, where applicable, by you.
Can I control what information is visible?
Yes, you control:
- what information you add to your profile
- how complete or minimal it is
Some basic information may be required to:
- verify identity and age
- maintain platform integrity
- support the art review process
Beyond that, you decide how much you share. Biennale.io does not require artists to disclose personal, sensitive, or irrelevant information.
Is my profile part of the public Biennale.io gallery?
Your bio will be, not the rest of your profile data. Your Artists Hub profile is not fully part of the Biennale.io Gallery. Your internal profile remains a working tool, not a public dossier.
Can I update my profile later?
Yes, your profile is not static. You can update it as:
- your practice evolves
- your thinking changes
- your work develops in new directions
Keeping your profile up to date helps:
- reviewers understand your current practice
- AI-assisted tools interpret new work more accurately
- reduce misreading or oversimplification of your work
Changes are reflected internally and used going forward.
A note on accuracy and trust
By completing your profile, you confirm that:
- the information you provide is accurate
- it reflects your own views and practice
- it does not intentionally mislead
Providing false or misleading information may affect:
- review outcomes
- trust within the ecosystem
- continued access to the Artists Hub
The Studio (Artists Hub)
What is the Studio?
The Studio is your private working space inside the Artists Hub. It is where your work lives before it goes anywhere else.
The Studio is designed for:
- uploading and managing artworks
- adding context and meaning to your work
- reviewing AI-generated analysis and narratives
- organizing work into collections
- deciding if and when work is submitted for public presentation
Nothing in the Studio is public by default.
What can I do inside the Studio?
Inside the Studio, you can:
- upload new artworks
- add titles, descriptions, and contextual information
- review AI-generated assessments and narratives
- organize artworks into collections
- share collections privately with selected parties
- submit selected works for public Biennale.io spaces (launching 2026)
The Studio is built for control, clarity, and intention, not visibility pressure.
How do I upload my work?
Uploading work is done directly through the Studio interface.
During upload, you:
- select the artwork file
- provide required information and context (your intent, short description of the work, including the medium, contextual keywords, etc.)
- complete the upload
At this stage, the artwork enters AI-assisted assessment, not public display. Uploading does not mean publishing.
What information do I need to provide when uploading?
When uploading an artwork, you will be asked for information such as:
- title
- any relevant context (medium and format, a description or artist statement, artist feelings behind the work, etc.)
This information is used to:
- support AI-assisted analysis
- help reviewers understand the work properly
- reduce misinterpretation
More context usually leads to better, fairer review.
What happens after I upload an artwork?
Once uploaded:
- the artwork goes through an AI-assisted assessment process
- an AI-generated review narrative is created
- the review is visible to you inside the Studio
This review:
- supports understanding and curation
- does not approve or reject public display
- does not replace human judgment
At this stage, the artwork remains private.
Can I edit or remove work after uploading?
Yes, you can:
- edit artwork information
- update descriptions and context
- remove artworks from your Studio
Significant changes may trigger a new AI assessment to keep reviews accurate.
Can I manage multiple artworks?
Yes, the Studio is designed to support multiple artworks and ongoing projects.
What do artwork statuses mean?
Each artwork in the Studio has a status to help you understand where it is in the process.
B26 Approved: the artwork and its AI review have been validated by human curators and approved for public presentation.
B26 Pending: the artwork is still pending review by human curators and has not yet been selected for public presentation.
Not approved for B26 does not affect your access to the Studio or your ability to share work privately.
How do I submit work for public Biennale.io spaces (launching 2026)?
Submission is always optional. You can submit an artwork by:
- selecting the public submission option during upload, or
- clicking B26 Submit later from within the Studio
Submission means the artwork, its review narrative, and its contextual information will be reviewed by human curators.
Who decides what gets approved for public spaces?
Human curators. They:
- review the artwork itself
- assess the AI-generated review for accuracy and relevance
- make the final decision on public presentation
AI supports the process, humans make the final decision.
If my work is not approved, what happens?
If a work is not approved for public spaces:
- it remains in your Studio
- it can still be part of your private collections
- it can still be shared selectively
There is no penalty or reputation impact for non-approval.
Collections
What are collections?
Collections are intentional groupings of your work. They allow you to:
- present work as a series or body
- create narrative or conceptual groupings
- share work in a considered way
A collection is closer to a curated selection than a folder.
Why should I create collections?
Collections help your work be:
- understood in context
- viewed as part of a broader practice
- shared meaningfully with others
They are the primary way work can be shared with and reviewed by curators and/or institutions.
How many collections can I create?
There is no fixed limit. You can create as many collections as needed to reflect:
- different bodies of work
- ongoing projects
- thematic or conceptual groupings
Can I mix different mediums in one collection?
Yes. Collections can include:
- different mediums
- different formats
- work from different periods
What matters is coherence, not uniformity.
How do I share a collection?
Sharing a collection is an intentional action.
Once you have built a collection, you can share it by inputting the intended receiver's email address. This will generate and send an email to them, with a link to view the collection.
You can easily manage sharing permissions, choosing to revoke or even delete access as and when you wish.
Who can see shared collections?
Only the people or entities you choose. Depending on the context, this may include:
- curators
- institutions
- reviewers involved in selection or commissioning
Shared access does not make a collection public. No one can browse your Studio or collections without permission.
Can I revoke access to a shared collection?
Yes, you can:
- revoke access at any time
- update or remove collections
- control ongoing visibility
Once access is revoked, the collection is no longer viewable by that party.
AI Art Review & Analysis
Why does Biennale.io use AI at all?
Because reviewing art properly takes time, and time is usually the first thing to disappear.
Biennale.io uses AI to support the curatorial process, not to replace it. The goal is to:
- increase the amount of work that can be reviewed fairly
- reduce snap judgments and fatigue
- create consistent, documented analysis
- give artists structured feedback, not silence
The system is designed around how curators already think and work, just at a scale that would be impossible manually. The AI review exists to answer one question: "How can we look at more work, more carefully, without lowering standards?"
It is not there to replace taste, intuition, or human judgment. It is there to give them more room to operate.
Is the AI deciding if my work is good or bad?
No, the AI does not decide whether your work is "good" or "bad".
What it does is:
- analyze formal, conceptual, and contextual aspects of the work
- structure observations using recognized art analysis principles
- generate a review narrative that explains what is present, not what should exist
There is no single "pass/fail" opinion generated by the AI. Any decision about public presentation is made by human curators, not the system.
What does the AI analysis actually look at?
At a high level, the AI looks at areas that human curators already consider, such as:
- visual structure and composition
- use of medium, technique, and material
- conceptual clarity and intent
- emotional or intellectual impact
- originality and innovation
It also considers:
- the information you provide during upload
- your profile context
- how the work aligns with its stated intent
This is not a free-form text generator. It is a rule-based, criteria-driven system, grounded in curatorial practice and art theory.
Is this just an AI "hallucinating" art criticism?
No. The AI review system used by Biennale.io is based on a defined analytical framework, not open-ended interpretation.
The underlying method analyzes visual artworks using:
- predetermined criteria
- structured evaluation stages
- documented reasoning
- human feedback loops
In simple terms: the system is designed to explain why it says something, not just say something that sounds convincing.
Is AI replacing human curators?
No. AI on Biennale.io:
- assists with analysis
- prepares structured material
- reduces bias caused by speed or volume
Human curators:
- validate AI output
- make final decisions
- decide what enters public spaces
- shape exhibitions and selections
The system is explicitly built as a decision-support tool, not an authority.
Can AI reject my work?
There are two distinct AI-assisted stages in the Artists Hub, and they do different things.
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Gatekeeper (eligibility and integrity)
The Gatekeeper operates at the entry level of the Studio. Its role is to filter out work that clearly does not belong in a curated art environment, such as:- plagiarized or misattributed work
- non-artistic or spam uploads
- technically invalid or corrupted files
- content that violates platform rules
If a work fails at this stage, it may be blocked or removed from the Studio. This is not an artistic judgment; it is a quality, integrity, and eligibility check.
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Art Analyser and Narrative Writer (analysis and interpretation)
Once a work passes the Gatekeeper, it is assessed by the Art Analyser and Narrative Writer. These systems:- analyze the artwork using structured art analysis principles
- consider your provided context and profile
- generate a primary review narrative and analytical indicators
This stage does not reject work. It exists to support understanding, provide structured feedback, and prepare material for human curators.
Who makes the final decision?
Only human curators decide whether a work is approved for public Biennale.io spaces (launching 2026). They review the artwork itself, the AI-generated analysis and narrative, and the artist's intent and context. The AI supports the process, but humans decide the outcome.
If my work is not approved for public spaces, what happens?
If a work is not approved for public presentation, it remains in your Studio. It can still be used in private collections, to be shared selectively.
Non-approval is not a penalty; it is a curatorial decision, not a judgment of worth.
Copyright, Ownership & Stolen Work
Do I keep full copyright of my work?
Yes, you retain 100% copyright over any work you upload to the Artists Hub.
Biennale.io:
- does not claim ownership
- does not transfer rights
- does not sell your work on your behalf
Your work remains yours, legally and creatively.
What rights does Biennale.io have over uploaded artwork?
By uploading work, you grant Biennale.io a limited, non-exclusive license to:
- host and display the work within the platform
- process it for review, curation, and presentation
- show it to permitted viewers (for example, curators or institutions you share with)
If a work is submitted to and approved for public-facing Biennale.io spaces (launching 2026), this license also includes:
- showcasing the work in Biennale.io's public art spaces
- featuring the work on Biennale.io's official communication channels, including social accounts, to promote both the platform and the artist
This is for promotion and visibility, not resale or commercial exploitation. Biennale.io does not license, sell, or redistribute your work outside these contexts without your consent.
How do you prevent people from uploading work that is not theirs?
Prevention is built into the system. This includes:
- invitation-only access to the Artists Hub
- identity and authorship checks
- review of public artistic presence during nomination
- AI-assisted and human-led pattern checks
- community reporting mechanisms
The platform is designed to reduce bad actors before they enter, not deal with them after the fact.
What happens if someone uploads stolen or fake work?
There is zero tolerance. If work is found to be:
- stolen
- misattributed
- generated or reproduced without rights
- deliberately misleading in authorship
Biennale.io will:
- immediately remove the work
- revoke access to the Artists Hub
- permanently ban the account
Can users report suspicious or stolen artwork?
Yes, artists, curators, and viewers can report:
- suspected plagiarism
- unauthorized use
- misrepresentation of authorship
Reports are reviewed by humans, not automated moderation alone. If a report is upheld, action is taken swiftly.
What are the consequences of uploading work you do not own?
Uploading work you do not own or have rights to may result in:
- immediate removal of the work
- loss of access to the Artists Hub
- permanent banning from Biennale.io
- removal from any current or future public-facing initiatives
This applies regardless of intent. If you are unsure whether you have the right to upload something, do not upload it.
AI-Generated Artwork
Does Biennale.io accept AI-generated artwork?
Yes, in principle. Biennale.io does not reject work solely because AI was involved in its creation.
What matters is artistic merit, not the tool used.
Do I have to declare if my work used AI?
Yes, if AI was used in the creation process, you are expected to declare it honestly.
This is not about judgment; it is about transparency. Failing to disclose AI use is treated as misrepresentation, not experimentation.
Is AI art treated differently from non-AI art?
AI-assisted work is not automatically penalized, but it is reviewed with appropriate context.
Reviewers consider:
- the artist's intent
- the level of human authorship and decision-making
- conceptual depth beyond tool output
Work that relies purely on automated generation, without clear artistic direction, is unlikely to align with the platform's curatorial goals.
Is Biennale.io "anti-AI" or "pro-AI"?
Neither. Biennale.io is pro-art. AI is treated as:
- a tool
- not a substitute for authorship
- not a guarantee of innovation
The platform supports thoughtful, intentional use of technology - not automation for its own sake.