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Artists use of Social Media, by Daniel Silk on Aug 10, 2017 20:18:38 GMT 1, What are your views on the use of social media, Facebook, Instagram, including this forum to promote their work?
I think many artists have become afraid of the freedoms on some social media in the way that people can also give very negative feedback.
But I'm also surprised how many very big named artists who even on their own official website post very little and don't seem to have any interest in communicating with the fans of their work. Why is that?
When you look back over this site you can find loads of artists who were virtually unknown until they started posting and promoting their art here, and over the years had great success with gallery shows and print releases, but have now pretty much disappeared. Why is that?
So much talent around over the years but never reached its potential? Almost as if some artists don't actually want to be full time or famous for their art?
Im just posting a few random thoughts, and wondered what you also think?
What are your views on the use of social media, Facebook, Instagram, including this forum to promote their work?
I think many artists have become afraid of the freedoms on some social media in the way that people can also give very negative feedback.
But I'm also surprised how many very big named artists who even on their own official website post very little and don't seem to have any interest in communicating with the fans of their work. Why is that?
When you look back over this site you can find loads of artists who were virtually unknown until they started posting and promoting their art here, and over the years had great success with gallery shows and print releases, but have now pretty much disappeared. Why is that?
So much talent around over the years but never reached its potential? Almost as if some artists don't actually want to be full time or famous for their art?
Im just posting a few random thoughts, and wondered what you also think?
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Artists use of Social Media, by Daniel Silk on Aug 10, 2017 20:26:09 GMT 1, I would have thought the most basic presence online for a professional artist would be a website with latest news, a store, and archives of past gallery shows, originals and print releases. But when you look around it's incredible how many don't have that.
When many of the artists now seem to have Managers and are under contract with galleries, yet it's amazing how poorly organised their media presence is.
I would have thought the most basic presence online for a professional artist would be a website with latest news, a store, and archives of past gallery shows, originals and print releases. But when you look around it's incredible how many don't have that.
When many of the artists now seem to have Managers and are under contract with galleries, yet it's amazing how poorly organised their media presence is.
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Artists use of Social Media, by Daniel Silk on Aug 10, 2017 20:36:14 GMT 1, Actually SEEN is a great example.
He is here on the board right now, releasing some amazing art, posting and talking with people and getting great feedback direct with people who love his work. He is a perfect example of how connecting well with people can be easy and builds great respect within the scene.
Selling art allows artists to travel the world and really enjoy being an artist with the freedom to do whatever they want with less worry of the budget.
Actually SEEN is a great example.
He is here on the board right now, releasing some amazing art, posting and talking with people and getting great feedback direct with people who love his work. He is a perfect example of how connecting well with people can be easy and builds great respect within the scene.
Selling art allows artists to travel the world and really enjoy being an artist with the freedom to do whatever they want with less worry of the budget.
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Artists use of Social Media, by Geezer Mate on Aug 10, 2017 20:43:23 GMT 1, BISSER Has a very layed back approach to Social Media, very fustrsting Ha!
I tend to buy more off an artist who at least acknowledges your existence
Fanakapan is cool and there are many more.
I wonder if Instagram followers mean more sales Henrich Udulan (spelt wrong) has a huge following.
BISSER Has a very layed back approach to Social Media, very fustrsting Ha!
I tend to buy more off an artist who at least acknowledges your existence
Fanakapan is cool and there are many more.
I wonder if Instagram followers mean more sales Henrich Udulan (spelt wrong) has a huge following.
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Artists use of Social Media, by aml on Aug 10, 2017 20:54:57 GMT 1, I don't see a real problem with either approach.
Some artists treat it like a real business, with a website and social media presence, trying to drive sales, whereas others just create and the sales are not the primary goal.
I don't see a real problem with either approach.
Some artists treat it like a real business, with a website and social media presence, trying to drive sales, whereas others just create and the sales are not the primary goal.
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Artists use of Social Media, by aml on Aug 10, 2017 20:58:05 GMT 1, That being said, I think you need to do SOMETHING to disseminate your work. Even ROA has an official Flickr account.
That being said, I think you need to do SOMETHING to disseminate your work. Even ROA has an official Flickr account.
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Artists use of Social Media, by Geezer Mate on Aug 10, 2017 21:14:46 GMT 1, That being said, I think you need to do SOMETHING to disseminate your work. Even ROA has an official Flickr account.
I have to admit it adds a bit of mystery, I had what I feel was a privilege to be the first person to post one of BISSERS street pieces from Leuven, because I suppose he maybe he never felt the need to, adds mystery
That being said, I think you need to do SOMETHING to disseminate your work. Even ROA has an official Flickr account. I have to admit it adds a bit of mystery, I had what I feel was a privilege to be the first person to post one of BISSERS street pieces from Leuven, because I suppose he maybe he never felt the need to, adds mystery |
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Artists use of Social Media, by Daniel Silk on Aug 10, 2017 21:15:48 GMT 1, That being said, I think you need to do SOMETHING to disseminate your work. Even ROA has an official Flickr account.
If somebody just enjoys painting or doing street art, then that's great and they don't need to do anything 
But if you start selling stuff, then I think an artist really needs to make some sort of effort to connect with the people your expecting to buy you work and help fund things.
That being said, I think you need to do SOMETHING to disseminate your work. Even ROA has an official Flickr account. Exactly. If somebody just enjoys painting or doing street art, then that's great and they don't need to do anything But if you start selling stuff, then I think an artist really needs to make some sort of effort to connect with the people your expecting to buy you work and help fund things. |
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Artists use of Social Media, by sundayman on Aug 10, 2017 23:03:52 GMT 1, For professional artists the employment of a media savvy studio manager is a must. The potential for a studio manager to increase sales and communicate with collectors shouldn't be underestimated.
I've had good experiences with SM's , been emailed with new work to buy before general release.
For those who haven't quite reached the dizzying heights of the commercial art market getting yourself known is hard slog. Facebook is piss poor. Instagram much better, you can certainly reach out to a more diverse and ever changing audience.
Does this result in sales? Manyโค๏ธ's but that's about it. I would imagine that's why many fade away plus it's very distracting from the actual process of creating art.
Targeting specific forums is the smart move. There is far more chance of your work being studied / understood and appreciated. I've sold work internationally this way.
I joined UAA to find out more about artists who are unknown to me and have in turn followed them on Instagram and checked out their websites.
Perhaps there should be an artist of the week post Mr Silk ! It was fascinating to see how an icon like Jasper Johns, who probably didn't feature much on UAA before, created such a lively thread upon discovering the long lost prints.
For professional artists the employment of a media savvy studio manager is a must. The potential for a studio manager to increase sales and communicate with collectors shouldn't be underestimated.
I've had good experiences with SM's , been emailed with new work to buy before general release.
For those who haven't quite reached the dizzying heights of the commercial art market getting yourself known is hard slog. Facebook is piss poor. Instagram much better, you can certainly reach out to a more diverse and ever changing audience.
Does this result in sales? Manyโค๏ธ's but that's about it. I would imagine that's why many fade away plus it's very distracting from the actual process of creating art.
Targeting specific forums is the smart move. There is far more chance of your work being studied / understood and appreciated. I've sold work internationally this way.
I joined UAA to find out more about artists who are unknown to me and have in turn followed them on Instagram and checked out their websites.
Perhaps there should be an artist of the week post Mr Silk ! It was fascinating to see how an icon like Jasper Johns, who probably didn't feature much on UAA before, created such a lively thread upon discovering the long lost prints.
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Artists use of Social Media, by mrizzle on Aug 10, 2017 23:20:29 GMT 1, I like that artist of the week or featured artist suggestion. I've discovered so many artists that I knew nothing about because of UAA.
With regards to the question of social media, I personally do think that it's a very useful way to both promote your art and to connect with your audience. I find it somewhat frustrating if an artist has very poorly managed social media account /website. It's your quickest and easiest source for information about upcoming releases, current projects and upcoming exhibitions etc. It's also just a nice way to connect with the artist. A certain air of mystery is grand but not if getting any information feels like you're looking for the lost city of Atlantis.
I like that artist of the week or featured artist suggestion. I've discovered so many artists that I knew nothing about because of UAA.
With regards to the question of social media, I personally do think that it's a very useful way to both promote your art and to connect with your audience. I find it somewhat frustrating if an artist has very poorly managed social media account /website. It's your quickest and easiest source for information about upcoming releases, current projects and upcoming exhibitions etc. It's also just a nice way to connect with the artist. A certain air of mystery is grand but not if getting any information feels like you're looking for the lost city of Atlantis.
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Artists use of Social Media, by barryh on Aug 11, 2017 7:37:38 GMT 1, Actually SEEN is a great example. He is here on the board right now, releasing some amazing art, posting and talking with people and getting great feedback direct with people who love his work. He is a perfect example of how connecting well with people can be easy and builds great respect within the scene. Selling art allows artists to travel the world and really enjoy being an artist with the freedom to do whatever they want with less worry of the budget.
The trouble with that example is the guy is a legend of the scene.. his forum presence hasnt built that, years of graft have !. He's also selling work cheap which helps !.
Actually SEEN is a great example. He is here on the board right now, releasing some amazing art, posting and talking with people and getting great feedback direct with people who love his work. He is a perfect example of how connecting well with people can be easy and builds great respect within the scene. Selling art allows artists to travel the world and really enjoy being an artist with the freedom to do whatever they want with less worry of the budget. The trouble with that example is the guy is a legend of the scene.. his forum presence hasnt built that, years of graft have !. He's also selling work cheap which helps !. |
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Artists use of Social Media, by docean on Aug 13, 2017 12:03:10 GMT 1, I'm all for artists on social media, and have had some great interactions on insta with a lot of artists, but some of the most successful don't use it at all, I think it creates an aura of mystery and limitedness about them.
Harland Miller, Banksy, Chuck Close, just to name a few.
I'm all for artists on social media, and have had some great interactions on insta with a lot of artists, but some of the most successful don't use it at all, I think it creates an aura of mystery and limitedness about them.
Harland Miller, Banksy, Chuck Close, just to name a few.
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Artists use of Social Media, by lha on Aug 13, 2017 12:34:07 GMT 1, I'm all for artists on social media, and have had some great interactions on insta with a lot of artists, but some of the most successful don't use it at all, I think it creates an aura of mystery and limitedness about them. Harland Miller, Banksy, Chuck Close, just to name a few.
Banksy is on social media - Instagram - (managed by one of his team I assume) and is no doubt fully aware of how quickly the medium can spread word of new pieces etc very quickly. The Walled Off Hotel, for instance, was initially communicated through his Instagram then through the media later the same day. There's also a separate account for The Walled Off Hotel.
I'm all for artists on social media, and have had some great interactions on insta with a lot of artists, but some of the most successful don't use it at all, I think it creates an aura of mystery and limitedness about them. Harland Miller, Banksy, Chuck Close, just to name a few. Banksy is on social media - Instagram - (managed by one of his team I assume) and is no doubt fully aware of how quickly the medium can spread word of new pieces etc very quickly. The Walled Off Hotel, for instance, was initially communicated through his Instagram then through the media later the same day. There's also a separate account for The Walled Off Hotel. |
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Artists use of Social Media, by docean on Aug 13, 2017 12:45:20 GMT 1, I'm all for artists on social media, and have had some great interactions on insta with a lot of artists, but some of the most successful don't use it at all, I think it creates an aura of mystery and limitedness about them. Harland Miller, Banksy, Chuck Close, just to name a few. Banksy is on social media - Instagram - (managed by one of his team I assume) and is no doubt fully aware of how quickly the medium can spread word of new pieces etc very quickly. The Walled Off Hotel, for instance, was initially communicated through his Instagram then through the media later the same day. There's also a separate account for The Walled Off Hotel.
I'm almost positive I've seen on his site before that he doesn't use social media.
I'm all for artists on social media, and have had some great interactions on insta with a lot of artists, but some of the most successful don't use it at all, I think it creates an aura of mystery and limitedness about them. Harland Miller, Banksy, Chuck Close, just to name a few. Banksy is on social media - Instagram - (managed by one of his team I assume) and is no doubt fully aware of how quickly the medium can spread word of new pieces etc very quickly. The Walled Off Hotel, for instance, was initially communicated through his Instagram then through the media later the same day. There's also a separate account for The Walled Off Hotel. I'm almost positive I've seen on his site before that he doesn't use social media. |
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Artists use of Social Media, by Daniel Silk on Aug 13, 2017 12:51:42 GMT 1, Banksy is on social media - Instagram - (managed by one of his team I assume) and is no doubt fully aware of how quickly the medium can spread word of new pieces etc very quickly. The Walled Off Hotel, for instance, was initially communicated through his Instagram then through the media later the same day. There's also a separate account for The Walled Off Hotel. I'm almost positive I've seen on his site before that he doesn't use social media.
Banksy is on social media - Instagram - (managed by one of his team I assume) and is no doubt fully aware of how quickly the medium can spread word of new pieces etc very quickly. The Walled Off Hotel, for instance, was initially communicated through his Instagram then through the media later the same day. There's also a separate account for The Walled Off Hotel. I'm almost positive I've seen on his site before that he doesn't use social media. Any social media links on his website? www.Banksy.co.uk |
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Artists use of Social Media, by lha on Aug 13, 2017 13:06:48 GMT 1, Banksy is on social media - Instagram - (managed by one of his team I assume) and is no doubt fully aware of how quickly the medium can spread word of new pieces etc very quickly. The Walled Off Hotel, for instance, was initially communicated through his Instagram then through the media later the same day. There's also a separate account for The Walled Off Hotel. I'm almost positive I've seen on his site before that he doesn't use social media.
You may well have done but there are definitely two Instagram accounts, one for him and one for the Walled Off.
The post below is the one communicated from the Banksy account that effectively broke the news/confirmation regarding the Walled Off.
http://instagram.com/p/BRK6lRRDA_-
Banksy is on social media - Instagram - (managed by one of his team I assume) and is no doubt fully aware of how quickly the medium can spread word of new pieces etc very quickly. The Walled Off Hotel, for instance, was initially communicated through his Instagram then through the media later the same day. There's also a separate account for The Walled Off Hotel. I'm almost positive I've seen on his site before that he doesn't use social media. You may well have done but there are definitely two Instagram accounts, one for him and one for the Walled Off. The post below is the one communicated from the Banksy account that effectively broke the news/confirmation regarding the Walled Off. http://instagram.com/p/BRK6lRRDA_- |
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Artists use of Social Media, by RoboJ on Aug 13, 2017 13:37:28 GMT 1, The way I feel is I enjoy art and making it. I post every now and then to let people know what I'm doing but it would feel like marketing if I were to do socia media properly. I imagine that's how most artist would feel. I wouldn't want to come across like I'm in it for the big all. I'm in it because I like to make thugs and so that's what I spend most of my time doing.
Banksy I feel had a similar thing where social media wasn't a priority however his latests posts feel more like a PR campaign rather than what Banksy himself would post?
The way I feel is I enjoy art and making it. I post every now and then to let people know what I'm doing but it would feel like marketing if I were to do socia media properly. I imagine that's how most artist would feel. I wouldn't want to come across like I'm in it for the big all. I'm in it because I like to make thugs and so that's what I spend most of my time doing.
Banksy I feel had a similar thing where social media wasn't a priority however his latests posts feel more like a PR campaign rather than what Banksy himself would post?
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Artists use of Social Media, by Black Apple Art on Aug 13, 2017 16:35:20 GMT 1, Banksy is on social media - Instagram - (managed by one of his team I assume) and is no doubt fully aware of how quickly the medium can spread word of new pieces etc very quickly. The Walled Off Hotel, for instance, was initially communicated through his Instagram then through the media later the same day. There's also a separate account for The Walled Off Hotel. I'm almost positive I've seen on his site before that he doesn't use social media.
Banksy is on social media - Instagram - (managed by one of his team I assume) and is no doubt fully aware of how quickly the medium can spread word of new pieces etc very quickly. The Walled Off Hotel, for instance, was initially communicated through his Instagram then through the media later the same day. There's also a separate account for The Walled Off Hotel. I'm almost positive I've seen on his site before that he doesn't use social media. B's site used to say he "Banksy is NOT on social media" and was changed to " Banksy is NOT on facebook, or twitter" after he created his IG account exclusively for BOTI at first, and then continued to use it for subsequent outside works and projects. |
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Artists use of Social Media, by Hairbland on Aug 14, 2017 13:41:00 GMT 1, I'm all for artists on social media, and have had some great interactions on insta with a lot of artists, but some of the most successful don't use it at all, I think it creates an aura of mystery and limitedness about them. Harland Miller, Banksy, Chuck Close, just to name a few.
Depends on the type of artist, I would not put Chuck Close and Banksy in the same category. Social media is a vital part of organizing protest and getting the real story out when faced with repression, and some of the best street art speaks to the same.
The newest forms of social media often speak to a younger generation that can still think about change, and in many cases have less opportunities than previous generations. Grandma might be on Facebook but is probably not on Instagram.
Street art was/is often about getting up...representing...a voice for the people, of which Banksy continues to be a prime example. Whether one thinks he is hype, tired or whatever, his social commentary through his art generally continues to be spot on.
Prints by true street artists are/were a way to spread the message of the street visuals to an even larger audience while initially helping to fund further art in the streets. Social media in this case would be an extension of that.
I believe someone posted a read in another thread as to "street art" having a specific finite window (like most art movements). The majority of the new artists posted here in the last 5+ years, imho, are not street artists but rather young (maybe) hip (maybe) edgy (maybe) or just new talented (maybe) artists with unique (maybe) ideas following in the draft of the aforementioned scene.
For these artists social media would be marketing, and a way to stay in touch with their supportive paying followers. They would be foolish not to participate.
I'm all for artists on social media, and have had some great interactions on insta with a lot of artists, but some of the most successful don't use it at all, I think it creates an aura of mystery and limitedness about them. Harland Miller, Banksy, Chuck Close, just to name a few. Depends on the type of artist, I would not put Chuck Close and Banksy in the same category. Social media is a vital part of organizing protest and getting the real story out when faced with repression, and some of the best street art speaks to the same. The newest forms of social media often speak to a younger generation that can still think about change, and in many cases have less opportunities than previous generations. Grandma might be on Facebook but is probably not on Instagram. Street art was/is often about getting up...representing...a voice for the people, of which Banksy continues to be a prime example. Whether one thinks he is hype, tired or whatever, his social commentary through his art generally continues to be spot on. Prints by true street artists are/were a way to spread the message of the street visuals to an even larger audience while initially helping to fund further art in the streets. Social media in this case would be an extension of that. I believe someone posted a read in another thread as to "street art" having a specific finite window (like most art movements). The majority of the new artists posted here in the last 5+ years, imho, are not street artists but rather young (maybe) hip (maybe) edgy (maybe) or just new talented (maybe) artists with unique (maybe) ideas following in the draft of the aforementioned scene. For these artists social media would be marketing, and a way to stay in touch with their supportive paying followers. They would be foolish not to participate. |
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