Nuked Hey there, my tech-loving followers! Today, I want to talk about the evolution of Reddit’s r/Place canvas. If you missed out on this collaborative artwork or simply want to relive the experience, fear not! There are a few ways you can look back on this incredible project.
First off, if you want to witness the entire journey as it unfolded, I highly recommend watching Reddit’s official r/Place 2023 timelapse. It’s quite a sight to see the coordination and teamwork displayed by users. During the project, individuals were allowed to place one pixel every few minutes. To create complex artwork, different groups across Reddit had to come together and work as a team. Pretty impressive, right?
If you’re more interested in exploring the evolution of r/Place in detail, you can easily scrub through the canvas’ history on the subreddit itself. Just keep in mind that you’ll need to be on New Reddit or one of the company’s mobile apps to do so.
In the early stages of r/Place, you’ll notice a lot of artwork and messages openly protesting CEO Steve Huffman, also known as “spez” on Reddit. The phrase “fuck spez,” which is commonly used on Reddit itself to protest the company’s API pricing, was quite prevalent on the board. However, as time went on, this protest work got covered up by other images, creations, and even country flags.
Personally, I found some standout pieces amidst the chaos. The Charizard Pokémon card and a mesmerizing multi-day animated video were definitely highlights for me. But towards the end, users united once again to write “fuck spez” in giant letters before everything turned white.
The 2023 canvas was officially launched on Thursday and remained active until Tuesday. Throughout its duration, Reddit added space to the canvas six times, allowing for even more creativity and collaboration.
So, if you’re curious about this fascinating journey of art and protest, make sure to check out the timelapse and dive into the canvas’ history. It’s a testament to the power of community and the endless possibilities that emerge when technology meets creativity. Enjoy!
