A moving picture in GIF format, which comprises a series of frames. When displayed, they provide an animated sequence that cycles over and over without stopping. Although popular on the Web, animated ...

You all went gaga when we featured the animated-GIF stylings of Jamie Beck and Kevin Burg earlier this year, so we’re pleased to see that the duo is expanding their horizons with a new project. Yes, ...

Animated GIFs have become so huge. They're everywhere. But why? On the surface, they're pretty silly—a few frames of video, endlessly looping in time. There are GIFs of Star Trek's Picard facepalming, ...

Animated GIF files can add life to a website if used in moderation, or serve as an interesting forum avatar. A GIF animation that is playing too fast however, can be distracting or make it hard for ...

What does the history of GIF art look like? This is a tricky question to answer because while there has been no shortage of animated GIF exhibitions, there is a dearth of documentation. Bond Street, a ...

Welcome to part three of this brief journey through the rich history of one of the newest and most popular art forms, the animated GIF. The previous installments are “The Early Years: 1997–2008” and ...