If It Ain't Clean, It Ain't Steen.

artsos.app
artsos.eth/tez

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## Intro

Art is supposed to be cathartic, right?

After over two years of artistic exploration and intense introspection, I finally feel **[\[Arts OS\] \[Beta\]](https://artsos.app)** might make sense to someone other than myself.

And that’s a huge relief.

![https://artsos.app](https://images.mirror-media.xyz/publication-images/TtraUP1O7UsophESH6jJw.JPG?height=976&width=1904)

## The Arts Operating System

\[Arts OS\] \[Beta\] is an experiment in web3 branding. It’s a hybrid brand that represents both my personal brand (an evolution of Arts of Steen \[Alpha\]) and a product brand (Arts Operating System).

As a product, \[Arts OS\] is a blockchain publishing platform hacked together via custom interfaces and my favorite digital tools. Integrated with my creative workflow, it allows me to tell my stories on my terms. 

The stack at launch consists of the following components:

* **[Web App: ](https://artsos.app)*Webflow***
  * The best no-code website builder; I needed full design control
* **NFT Minting Interface: *Manifold.xyz***
  * Incredible tools and flexibility; I especially love the dynamic metadata
* **[Ethereum Marketplace: ](https://looksrare.org/accounts/0x575c8A992EC082f3650432dE77c1CbBCCf568200)*LooksRare***
  * Amazing interface, awesome fee structure and rewards
* **Tezos Marketplace: *TBD***
  * I love Tezos but I am at war with the platforms on Tezos
* **[Communications Hub: ](https://discord.gg/DANu74kM4Q)*Discord***
  * I’ve prioritized info delivery and optional updates with limited chat channels
* **[Blog Platform:](https://mirror.xyz/artsos.eth) Mirror**
  * Interesting product vision; breadth of features to experiment with
* **[Twitter](https://twitter.com/artsofsteen)**
  * Hopefully, I can replace this at some point

## The Arts

The \[Arts OS\] brand was crafted to perfectly align with my upcoming artwork. Each contract will incorporate metadata that will serve both functional and artistic roles.

For example, in my upcoming long-form photography collection \[Urban Mythology\] \[v2\], I’ll use metadata to enable exploration by borough, neighborhood, subject, time of day, and so on. While some pathways will be straightforward, others will add layers of storytelling or indicate a shift in artistic style.

So, as you explore my contracts, you’ll experience the “operating system” in practice. Sure, you’ll use LooksRare as the interface for now, but the organizational philosophy will translate to future iterations of \[Arts OS\].

If It Ain’t Clean, It Ain’t Steen.

![\[Poster\] \[Urban Mythology\] \[v2\]](https://images.mirror-media.xyz/publication-images/luSqYwsKxBpL3p8beLjqx.jpg?height=1080&width=1920)

## The Roadmap

My immediate mission is to build *my* ideal NFT publishing platform.

\[Arts OS\] \[Beta\] is a proof of concept for a \[Version 1\] dapp (decentralized app) that will allow me to mint a fully integrated body of work with cross-chain and cross-collection explorability, and sell it directly to collectors.

Web3 enables creators to be their own platform, but the technology’s inaccessibility bottlenecks creators into relying on platforms that don’t have their best interests at heart. When was the last time OpenSea added a feature that added value? Does Foundation really deserve a 5% cut? Is it not insane that Rarible is the only Tezos minting platform with metadata customization?

Artists don’t need profile page redesigns, referral programs, or another place to drop comments. They need accessible, robust, and user-focused tools that facilitate creation and storytelling.

That’s why my long-term goal is to bring this vision of an Arts Operating System to everyone. Ultimately, I envision an open-source platform that not only serves as connective tissue for individual artists, but entire networks of artists and cultures.

Let the \[Beta\] begin!