The Dark Art Tarot Project

The Dark Art Tarot Project is a unique collaborative effort that brought together 78 international artists to create a full 78-card tarot deck. Each artist contributed their individual interpretation of a single card, resulting in a diverse collection of 'dark art' styles. The project, led by Robert Lowe, aimed to celebrate artistic passion and provide a platform for these creators.

The deck adheres to the traditional tarot structure, comprising the Major Arcana and the four suits of the Minor Arcana. This collaborative approach ensures that each card offers a distinct artistic vision while collectively forming a cohesive, albeit varied, dark-themed tarot experience. The campaign emphasized the limited-edition nature of the deck, making it exclusively available through the Kickstarter.

Physical production details include cards sized 120mm x 70mm with rounded corners, printed on 420gsm Hi Bulk Artboard. They feature a Matt Cello finish on the front and a Spot UV Gloss effect on the card backs, all housed in a custom-designed tuck box. The project successfully funded in 2017, demonstrating a strong community interest in artist-driven, dark-themed tarot.

This deck is ideal for collectors of unique and limited-edition tarot decks, particularly those interested in collaborative art projects. It will appeal to readers who appreciate dark, gothic, or occult aesthetics and are comfortable with a diverse range of artistic interpretations within a single deck. Experienced tarot readers who enjoy exploring different visual representations of traditional meanings will find this deck engaging, while its adherence to the 78-card structure makes it accessible for those familiar with the system.

The Dark Art Tarot Project was conceived by Robert Lowe as a collaborative endeavor to bring together 78 international artists. The goal was to create a unique tarot deck where each artist could express their passion and individual style through their chosen card. The project was driven by the artists' enthusiasm for the concept, with the understanding that it was primarily a passion project rather than a significant financial venture. Lowe facilitated the collaboration, managed the Kickstarter campaign, and oversaw the production and distribution of the limited-edition decks.