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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

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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

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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

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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

In partnership withThe National Gallery

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

In partnership withMinistry of Culture, Sports and Tourism & Korea Arts Management Service

Minouk Lim: "I focus on the ritualistic aspect of making"

Meet the artist who has been selected for this year's Korean Artists Today

In partnership withMinistry of Culture, Sports and Tourism & Korea Arts Management Service

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

In partnership withMinistry of Culture, Sports and Tourism & Korea Arts Management Service

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

Young London commercial gallery swaps spaces with Newcastle non-profit for one month

Pipeline and Slugtown will show each others’ artists this summer in the hopes of promoting "cross-regional artistic collaborations" in England

Club for working class people in art world to launch in London

The independent organisation, called the Working Arts Club, will host events to support visual arts workers from lower socioeconomic backgrounds in the UK

Collector turns to social media to seek new spaces to house his rapidly growing Arab art collection

Sultan Sooud Al Qassemi posted a call out on social media offering to send out works from his Barjeel Art Foundation on long-term loan

The Tefaf New York wish list: objects to suit every collector’s taste

Prehistoric pottery, a ceremonial dance mask and a blue-chip rocking chair are among this year’s gems

One of the biggest social media jobs in the art world is now up for grabs

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is on the hunt for a new social media manager

Social media backlash: how (and how not) to respond when your art organisation comes under fire

Lessons to be learnt after the British Museum misfired with a social media post branded as "sexist"

South African auction house edges into London market

Strauss & Co’s pop-up selling exhibition of works by Alexis Preller shows commitment to highlighting Africa’s more “neglected” artists abroad

Not-so-new kid on the block: Pinterest moves in on museums

The platform is making use of its reputation as a visual search engine to collaborate with art institutions

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Tefaf Maastricht: the wish list

An ancient sculpture of Dionysus, a pivotal Van Gogh and a coral lace Magdalene are among this year’s gems

Tate hits 12.5 million social media followers: what is behind its success?

Senior social media manager Nell Burnham reports that the @tate account, which serves both Tate Modern and Tate Britain, doubled its video views to 65 million in 2023

A TikTok expert's predictions for the art world in 2024

Think TikTok is just silly videos for kids? Think again—the platform now has seriously useful features and content

Why all museums need an in-house TikToker

Keen to capitalise on the social media channel's rising profile in the art world, the Peabody Essex Museum hired two dedicated creators in residence