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"GIF" is the 2012 word of the year. In it's simplest form, it's a digital graphics format that allows people to create looping animations. But to web artists the world around, they've become a unique new methods for expression. Annie Werner, AOL Artists Guest Curator and Tumblr's Arts Evangelist, understands the power of GIFs, seeing many of them on her site each day.

In the latest installment of AOL Artists' Guest Curator program, Annie talks with Eno, a GIF artist she was captivated by after a submission he made to Tumblr's Moving The Still GIF project. Annie found Eno's art to be "so cinematic," while hand drawn, and caught up with the artist to chat about his gift of GIF creation and explore the methodology of his modern works of art. From inception to execution, Annie discovered that each of Eno's GIFs are unique and hypnotizing.

Read Annie's full interview with Eno over on the AOL Artists Tumblr and learn more about AOL Artists Guest Curator program here.

On November 14th, AOL Artists will kick off their new Guest Curator program with Annie Werner of Tumblr. Annie will curate a permanent collection of existing AOL canvases, lend a voice to the AOL Artists Tumblr, takeover the AOL Artists Twitter for a day, and more. The new Guest Curator program will rotate on a monthly basis, featuring leaders in art and technology.

Annie Werner runs the Arts Outreach program at Tumblr and Tumblr Open Arts. Her collection of AOL canvases will feature the work of a number of artists, including Mike Perry, Tomokazu Matsuyama, and Aakash Nihilani.

"We at Tumblr are committed to helping artists thrive online, and I'm excited to partner with AOL Artists, an incredible platform for just that," says Annie Werner.

The AOL Artists program utilizes technology to make art accessible to a wide audience. Through collaborations with over 110 artists from around the world, AOL has released over 260 original works of art, in a variety of mediums, for AOL's users. Aside from commissioning, the programs involvement in the community continues to grow. From public art installations and murals, to grants and conferences, AOL Artists is dedicated to supporting creativity in every form.

We are thrilled to kick off this program with Annie. Her understanding of art within the digital sphere and it's power to engage communities will bring an exciting voice to the AOL Artists audience.