Glitchet
Long-running newsletter and link hoard for glitch art — tools, artists and the occasional genuinely disquieting find.
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How to get the most from it
Glitchet sits in Glitch Art under Make, filed as rabbit hole.
- Open it when the evening is free. It has no natural stopping point.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something weird, brainy and unsettling.
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Good for
- A long evening with nothing planned
- Seeing the internet at its least explicable
- Giving your brain a workout
- A little creeping unease
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Glitchet: quick answers
Is Glitchet free?
Yes. Glitchet is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Glitchet?
No. You can use Glitchet without signing up for anything.
Does Glitchet work on a phone?
Yes. Glitchet works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Glitchet safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Glitchet take?
We file it as "Rabbit hole": Clear your evening. We warned you.
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