Aimee Dawson
Aimee Dawson is a writer and editor specialising in art in the digital sphere; social media in the art world; and Middle Eastern visual culture. She was formerly an editor at The Art Newspaper and writes the monthly column Insta’gratification about how the art world and social media collide.
An inside track on the Huntington’s rapid social media growth
The California institution is one of the top five museums for social media growth in the world in the past year. We spoke to the museum's director of digital and social content strategy
Podcast | Art Dubai 2025: is the city emerging as a global hub for digital art?
As Art Dubai 2025 kicks off this week, Aimee Dawson speaks with experts in the digital art world to find out if the emirate’s art scene is as futuristic-looking as its skyline
Museums are losing social media followers amid users' mass X-odus
Some institutions have ditched their accounts in protest, while others have chosen to “quiet quit” and stopped posting on the Elon Musk-owned platform
RedNote and TikTok: what is social media like in the Chinese art world?
Killer algorithms, a huge influencer culture and the 'sweet spot' of RedNote
The wish list: objects at Tefaf Maastricht 2025 to suit every collector’s taste
A Titian Madonna, a swashbuckling Medieval codex and a set of wearable Egyptian amulets are among the treasures at this year’s fair
Strangers' things: why Moka Lee is a social media scavenger
The Korean artist creates haunting art using anonymous selfies
Records set for Arab artists at Sotheby’s debut Saudi Arabia auction
The “Origins” sale totalled $17.28m and achieved a sell-through rate of 67% by lot
Designer handbags and Damien Hirst: Sotheby’s 'casts wide net' for inaugural Saudi Arabia auction
Blue-chip fine art, jewellery and sports memorabilia all on offer in the Diriyah sale—the first to be held by an international auction house in the country
Moon paintings and fictitious flowers: Our pick of the art on show at Art SG
Silkscreens, videos and abstract paintings are among the works to look out for
From AI growing pains to influencer power: five social media trends shaping the art world in 2025
Digital consultant Haydn Corrodus shares his predictions, highlighting meme culture and viral trends
From sfumato to selfies—can art history explain the Instagram phenomenon?
In his new book Koenraad Jonckheere argues that the way we view images on the social media platform is rooted in the past
The must-see exhibitions in 2025: from Leigh Bowery in London to Michaelina Wautier in Vienna
We round-up the biggest shows opening each month
The artist bringing Van Gogh's paintings to life—without the use of AI
Andrey Zakirzyanov’s video animations of famous paintings are drawing in millions of views on across social media
Is social media one of the worst things to happen to artists? Yes, says US artist Josh Kline
Artist argues it has turned art into a business and negatively affected quality
From roving gallery to London’s Mayfair: Unit’s social media journey, 11 years on
Joe Kennedy and Jonny Burt didn’t have any of the traditional things needed to start a gallery—but they did have the power of Instagram
New York's Salon 94 is feeling the TikTok visitor effect
A content creator's positive post has led to a massive uptick in the gallery's footfall
An Art Basel Paris wish list with something to suit every collector’s taste
Before the fair opens later this week, must-see highlights include an iconic film-maker’s erotic sketches and a pivotal Ana Mendieta work
Key takeaways from the Art Business Conference in London
Unhelpful infighting between Paris and London, hopes for the new Labour government and a greater push for philanthropy were all on the docket
Wendy Red Star brings contemporary Native American art to London
The rising artist’s first UK dealer show is connecting with collectors across cultural boundaries
My five-year-old could do that! The impact of childhood on the work of artists
A new book gathers together anecdotes from artists' early years and looks at how these formative experiences shaped their careers
The National Gallery's birthday wish: social media fame for its Creative Collaborators
Chosen from an open call, 20 influencers are creating content inspired by the gallery’s treasures, from pot-throwing to painting and a comedy Regency romp
Art-world social media specialists are on the rise—but is the sector really ready for digital success?
Museums are addressing a lack of in-house expertise in creating digital content by hiring from a growing pool of social-savvy freelancers
Summer auction highlights: from an ant by Escher to a Botticelli baby
Our pick of the best objects up for sale in London and New York
Barbie’s fantastic life in plastic is picked apart at the Design Museum
The design history of the world’s most famous doll is being told in London
Where next for Korea’s booming art scene?
As South Korea’s presence in the international art world grows rapidly, we look at what makes it unique and the challenges it faces
Minouk Lim: "I focus on the ritualistic aspect of making"
Meet the artist who has been selected for this year's Korean Artists Today
Eusung Lee: "The allure of sculpture lies in the embodiment of presence"
Meet the artist who has been selected for this year's Korean Artists Today
The art fair social media power list: who is on top and on which platforms?
Unlike museums, art fairs’ energy is focused on events lasting a few days a year—but Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other platforms give them a vital year-round presence
Digital deluge: how will Art Basel respond to a surge of digital-art initiatives in Switzerland?
The country is flexing its crypto-friendly credentials, while an art fair dedicated to all things digital is making its debut this week
Four must-see exhibitions during Art Basel
From Precious Okoyomon's nightmarish animatronic bear to a global survey of Black figurative painting, sci-fi chairs and Dan Flavin