Debating Communities and Networks XVI

arts

Forming connections for visual artists: how Instagram has transformed creative communities

Posted on

26/04/2025

by

Dallas

Abstract: Previously, visual creative artists found their community through their grassroots connections. Instagram has allowed creatives to spark conversations and forge connections on a global scale which has revolutionised the way visual creatives form communities. Instagram has radically changed the way solo visual artist or creatives engage with art communities due to the platforms affordances…
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Communities and Social Media

arts, Communities, community, connection, visual artists
The Intersection of Social Media, Arts Communities and Creatives: A New Era of Connection and Isolation

Posted on

25/04/2025

by

jalenacrooks

Social Media and Arts Abstract In an era where digital technologies increasingly mediate human interaction, the concept of community, particularly within the arts has undergone significant transformation. Once grounded in physical spaces and face-to-face collaboration, creative communities now frequently emerge and operate within online environments. Social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube have…
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Communities and Social Media

algorithms, arts, Communities, community, Identity, Instagram, online networks, social change, Social Media, socialchange