DAB in the Year

DAB in the Year

Dec 30

Written By DAB

As the year wraps up, I love to pause, look back, and appreciate what we made possible together.

2025 at Digital Arts Blog was full of conversations, exhibitions, and showing up for digital artists.

And I have you to thank for that!

Every number here represents real people, real work, and real curiosity around digital art - and I'm so grateful you're part of it.

Thank you for reading, sharing, supporting artists, and being part of our community.

Wishing you a warm, cozy end of the year and an inspiring start to the next one!

— Cansu

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