Artifact
The Modern Platform for Catalogue Raisonné Creation
Everything You Need to Document an Artist's Legacy
Artifact transforms how museums, foundations, and scholars create definitive catalogues raisonnés. Built on international standards and designed for collaboration, we bring cataloguing into the digital age while honoring centuries of art historical scholarship.
A catalogue raisonné is more than a list—it's the authoritative record of an artist's complete body of work. Artifact provides the comprehensive tools, collaborative workspace, and publishing capabilities to create catalogues that meet the highest scholarly standards.
Create with Precision
Work within a system designed specifically for art cataloguing. Our platform implements the Getty's CDWA (Categories for the Description of Works of Art) standards, ensuring your documentation meets international best practices. Support for multiple languages, flexible date formats, and hierarchical classification systems means you can capture the nuance and complexity your scholarship demands.
Collaborate Seamlessly
Multiple team members can work simultaneously with granular role-based permissions. From researchers adding notes to editors reviewing entries, everyone works in their dedicated space with exactly the access they need. Real-time updates keep your team synchronized while maintaining complete control over who sees what.
Publish with Confidence
Transform your research into beautiful, accessible public catalogues. Control exactly what gets published with our flexible publication flags, preview your catalogue before it goes live, and update published entries as new research emerges—all from a single platform.
Built for Scholarship, Designed for Efficiency
Standards & Technology
Artifact is built on the same international standards used by major museums and cultural institutions worldwide. This isn't just about following best practices—it's about ensuring your catalogue remains accessible and interoperable for decades to come.
Standards We Implement
Getty CDWA (Categories for the Description of Works of Art)
The international standard for describing artworks and cultural objects. Your data structure is recognized and respected by institutions worldwide.
IIIF (International Image Interoperability Framework)
Your images work seamlessly with other cultural heritage systems. Researchers can compare your images with collections anywhere in the world.
Multi-Language Support
Document artworks in their original context while making research accessible globally. Full support for multiple languages throughout the platform.
Archival Best Practices
Every change is tracked, every version preserved. Your scholarly decisions are documented for future researchers to understand and build upon.
Key Features
Intelligent Organization
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Manage complete artwork records with all related documentation in one place
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Link exhibitions, publications, provenance, and archival materials directly to artworks
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Support multiple catalogue numbering systems and alternate identifications
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Create custom hierarchies that reflect how you organize your research
Advanced Image Management
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High-resolution image viewing with deep-zoom capabilities
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Support for multiple image types: primary views, alternate angles, verso, conservation photos
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IIIF-compliant delivery ensures compatibility with other cultural heritage systems
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Track image status from collection through publication
Powerful Research Tools
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Create custom flags and saved lists for workflow management
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Attach research notes and documentation to any record
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Advanced search capabilities across all fields and relationships
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Complete revision history shows exactly what changed and when
Flexible Access Control
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Eight distinct user roles from Subscription Administrator to Viewer
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Control visibility at the record level with publication flags
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Separate confidential research data from published information
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Time-based embargoes for sensitive materials
Professional Publishing
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Generate public-facing catalogue websites directly from your database
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Preview exactly how entries will appear before publication
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Automatic change tracking flags differences between database and published versions
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Support for tiered public access (open access, subscription, institutional)
Comprehensive Export Options
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Export to Word, PDF, and Excel with customizable templates
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Generate reports for insurance, loans, and scholarly publication
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Maintain formatting and relationships in all export formats
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Archive-quality exports in standard formats (XML, JSON-LD)
Security & Reliability
Your Research, Protected and Available
We understand that catalogue projects represent years—often decades—of scholarly work. Artifact is built with institutional-grade security and reliability.
Data Security
Bank-level encryption protects your research in transit and at rest
Multi-factor authentication and IP monitoring prevent unauthorized access
Granular permissions ensure team members see only what they should
Complete audit logs track every action for accountability
Geographic Data Residency
Your data stays in your region. European organizations keep data in Europe, meeting GDPR requirements. North American organizations keep data in North America. Full compliance with data sovereignty regulations.
Continuous Protection
Automated backups every 6 hours ensure minimal data loss
Point-in-time recovery means you can restore to any moment
Multiple redundant copies across different facilities
Annual archival exports in standard formats for long-term preservation
Always Available
Built on enterprise cloud infrastructure, Artifact maintains 99.9% uptime. When your researchers need access, the platform is there—whether they're working from an office, home, or archive across the world.