"It's always been an incubator and a platform for artists.
'Your Gallery' aims to provide a global platform for artists to exhibit their work to the international art community.
It is a platform for artists, public figures, brands and individuals to reach vast, diverse and engaged audiences.
"The Kitchen was conceived as a platform for artists across disciplines, affording them opportunities to take risks in their work," he said in an e-mail.
Beyond entertainment, the series is conceived as a mash-up of advice and inspiration, offering a platform for artists not seen anywhere else.
He also wanted to provide a platform for artists, by offering them an opportunity to develop projects or work without the conventional constraints.
"YouTube provides a global platform for artists to connect with fans and generate revenue for their music," a spokesperson told the Guardian last week.
"We're providing a platform for artists who don't have one," said Richard Wayner, who founded the network with Olivier Laouchez and the Trace magazine creator, Claude Grunitzky.
"YouTube provides a global platform for artists to connect with fans and generate revenue for their music," said a YouTube spokesperson in response to the Win statements.
In a promo video tweeted by Myspace investor Justin Timberlake, the website showcased its new look as an online platform for artists.
What it does offer is direct and free access to the arts, as well as an accredited platform for artists and producers.
