Delete an artwork
Introduction
If you no longer want an artwork to be part of your archive, you can delete it directly from the Artworks section.
Artshell allows you to delete a single record or multiple artworks simultaneously, streamlining database management when you need to remove outdated content.
This guide explains how to delete one or more artworks and what to check before confirming the operation.
Before you begin
Before proceeding, make sure you have selected the correct work or Artworks and that you no longer need the related data and content.
Warning
Deletion is permanent and cannot be undone on your own. To reduce the risk of accidental deletions, Artshell requires an additional confirmation before completing the operation.
If data is deleted by mistake, you can contact our team to see if it can be recovered. Data recovery—or determining whether recovery is possible— requires special technical assistance and is a paid service.
Delete a single artwork
- Go to the Artworks section.
- Select the work you want to delete.
- Click the icon to open the actions menu.
- Select the last option, Delete.
- A confirmation dialog box will appear. To permanently delete the work, click Delete. If you selected the work by mistake, click Cancel.
Delete multiple artworks
- Go to the section Artworks section.
- Click " Select."
- Select the artworks want to delete.
- Click the icon from the menu Manage .
- Click the last option, " Delete."
- Confirm the action by clicking Delete in the confirmation dialog box.
Here is a brief demonstration:
What happens to linked content
Deleting permanently removes the record from your archive.
Images and files also available in the Medialibrary will remain available there, because removing them from record doesn't necessarily mean they have been permanently deleted from Medialibrary.
Conclusions
Managing records in Artshell is simple and flexible: you can add, edit, or delete Artworks needed, filling out only the required fields and adding details at any time. The many available options allow you to catalog each artwork accurately and systematically, while always keeping track of changes thanks to the built-in history feature.
Learn more about other features that can help you manage your archive by reading the following articles: