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As part of DeviantArt’s 23rd Birthday festivities, take a trip down memory lane and see the different iterations of the DeviantArt logo! Over the years, the DeviantArt logo was redesigned several times to match the evolution of the DeviantArt community. Follow along to see the growth of DeviantArt through the lens of its logo. 2000: The DeviantArt Original This is where it all began. DeviantArt’s first logo reflected the style of its time, with new websites trying new things and defining their own look and feel in unusual and unique ways. The original DeviantArt logo (then written Deviant Art) also featured a phrase that was a staple of the site interface for several years: “Where art meets application.” 2001: A Change of Style Block lettering was introduced to the site’s name and became a standard part of the DeviantArt site header for a few years. 2001, but later: Fella! Two contests were held in 2001, the first to create the official logo for DeviantArt

Over the course of 20 years, DeviantArt has been home to many artists from different walks of life, serving as the first institution for art of its kind. In that time, the abundance of artists who have called DeviantArt home—many having grown from budding creators to industry influencers—have shared lasting, memorable art. In honor of 20 years of impact in the online art world, our curator, @KovoWolf, has compiled a collection of some of the most popular, important, and high-quality deviations from the past. This special 20th Birthday Curated Collection showcases artistic talent and growth, historic moments in art or internet culture, and creative expression that has contributed to DeviantArt being known around the world as a tastemaker. View the Collection Throughout the years, DeviantArt has played home to many artists who have transformed from budding students or hobbyists to skilled industry professionals. It would be impossible to make a full list of creators who started off