15 art accounts to follow on Instagram, from those run by artists or art historians, to others sharing quirky facts or memes – one is even followed by Art Basel’s official Insta
Check out the social media version of Art for Dummies, get tips from ‘your next door art girlie’, influencer @thatsprettyneeat, and discover stunning works by Yayoi Kusama or Louise Bourgeois
Seeking ever more original backdrops, influencers have started looking to events like the annual Art Basel Hong Kong for the ideal shot to be included in their monthly photo dump.
Now, the concept is moving from background to foreground, as social media platforms like Instagram change the way younger generations engage with art. Savvy curators and art enthusiasts such as @theartbystander and @elenasoboleva provide insider glimpses into the highbrow world of art, showcasing unique finds from galleries across the globe.
At the same time, influencers such as @thatsprettyneeat and @_theiconoclass make art accessible for their younger audiences by referencing pop culture moments and breaking down art history into bite-sized pieces.
As you do your daily Insta scroll, here are some pages that promise to enrich your art experience. Or, at the very least, entertain you.
@whos____who
Run anonymously by a keen-eyed art fanatic, @whos____who is a prolific art account with over 60,000 followers. The page, which went live in 2016, shares side-by-side comparisons of distinctly similar artwork by various artists, leaving viewers to ascertain which came first and debate plagiarism in the art world.
@arthistorylesson
A kind of Insta version of Art for Dummies, this account is a digital museum for novice culture vultures looking to educate themselves on the history and context of nearly a thousand art pieces.