artistssuch

artistssuch is a contemporary art collective and online platform dedicated to collaborative experimentation across visual art, music, and performance. The project operates as a loose collective with rotating members and a shared publishing imprint. The name emphasizes collective authorship and participatory practice, often presenting work that arises from open collaboration rather than a fixed authorial voice.

Founded in 2018 by a circle of artists and programmers in Berlin, artistssuch began with open studio events and a zine circulated through independent venues and art schools. The group expanded through residencies, online exhibitions, and cross-disciplinary collaborations with galleries and independent spaces worldwide.

Its activities include multimedia installations, live online performances, artist books, and limited-edition prints. The organization runs an online hub that hosts project documentation, artists' portfolios, and a quarterly newsletter. Projects frequently invite contributions from non-professional artists and students, blurring boundaries between audience and creator.

Notable projects include Net Gestures, a rotating online installation; Field Notes, an interactive sound piece; and The Quiet Archive, a long-running submission-based collection. These works underscore the collective’s interest in process, access, and the politics of authorship in the digital era.

Critical reception portrays artistssuch as a model of distributed curation and collaborative practice suitable for the internet age. Critics highlight its openness, iterative workflow, and emphasis on making contemporary art more participatory.

As of the mid-2020s, artistssuch maintains its digital hub and publishes irregular catalogues; core operations are sustained by volunteer coordinators, curators, and a rotating group of collaborators.