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I built an art management platform for visual artists

I built an art management platform for visual artists

by contusion1782·Mar 23, 2026·2 points·1 comment
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AI Analysis

●MidNiche GemSlick

Yet another art inventory tool competing with Artwork Archive and Artlogic.

Strengths
  • •Auto-numbered Certificates of Authenticity with QR code label sheets.
  • •Password-protected viewing rooms with expiry dates for client presentations.
  • •Full data export in JSON, CSV, and image ZIP prevents vendor lock-in.
Weaknesses
  • •Crowded category with established players like Artwork Archive at similar price points.
  • •No novel technical approach — standard CRUD app with nice feature checklist.
Category
SaaS
Target Audience

Visual artists, galleries, and art collectors

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Artwork Archive · Artlogic · Art Collector

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