Why
We came from the arts.
That is why we build software differently.
Our story
Lyon, France
A.N Arts & Software was founded in Lyon in 2025, born from a double observation: cultural organisations either had no software for their specific needs, or were making do with generic tools.
We came from that world. We understood what it meant to need a tool that simply didn't exist yet. And we understood why the visual identity of a cultural institution is not negotiable — that software has to stay in the background and let the work breathe.
So we built what was missing. And then we built it for others.
What makes us different
We don't just build software. We understand why you need it.
Cultural fluency
We know what an opera house needs. We know why a company's brand identity cannot be compromised. We build with that understanding at the core.
Precision over volume
We are a small team. We take on fewer projects deliberately, so we can give each one the depth of attention it deserves. Every detail is considered. Nothing is templated.
Long-term thinking
We build software that lasts and evolves. Our clients are not project engagements, they are relationships. We stay involved, iterate, and grow the product alongside the organisation.
What we stand for