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Discover some of the most creative artists on Instagram! If you have a passion for the arts and want to support the artistic community, we turn our attention to ten of our favourite Instagram accounts…
There’s a great amount of pleasure to be had from choosing a piece of art to display in your home. Where there is so much choice, it is often our emotions and instincts that guide us to the perfect masterpiece. Colours, patterns, movement and textures can all help you to discover something new and unexpected. Art offers us the chance to explore new thoughts, perceptions, and associations. Thinking about how a picture could complement your interiors, and how it can make you feel as you proudly admire it for years to come, is a must.
If you’re interested in purchasing artwork for investment purposes then most experts recommend that you develop expertise and knowledge in the art market, but if you are showcasing pictures in your home simply because they appeal to your own taste then there are no set rules. However, there are some great online courses available to enrol in via Coursera. ‘Modern art and ideas’ and ‘What is contemporary art?’ are good places to start. With recent announcements that The Royal Academy of Arts are re-scheduling their annual Summer Exhibition to the 6th October, we took to Instagram to seek out both established and emerging artists who have created inspiring profiles to follow.
1. cocodavez
Coco Dávez is a multidisciplinary artist from Madrid who’s bright and vibrant work combines photography with colourful painting. She’s known for collaborating with brands such as Chanel, Prada and Jean Paul Gaultier, and her work has been exhibited across the world. She released her first book in 2018, and was awarded the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for an influential profile within the world of art and culture.
2. so.whart
Follow this artist from the Netherlands for spellbinding, resplendent colour combinations, created using acrylic paint on canvases. Each post is accompanied by a verse from a poem.
3. sarabandefoundation
Sarabande was established by the late designer, Lee Alexander McQueen. The foundation supports and champions creative individuals by providing scholarships and studio space for artists, and promoting them in events.
Through their Instagram page, they often share works by their artists, along with video interviews, snippets from magazine articles and exhibition news, so this is an ideal account to follow if you have an interest in all things art.
4. a3design.studio
Alanis Forde, Akilah Watts and Anna Gibson are three Barbadian artists who on a mission to beautify their local communities and preserve their cultural Caribbean history by painting street murals around Barbados. Through their Instagram account, the three friends document the various projects they take on around the Island and share their creative process.
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5. open_dawe
James Dawe represents everything that is wonderful about visual artists on Instagram. Based in London, he always seems to be one step ahead of the game with his ‘eclectic postmodernism’ style. His Instagram feed is cleverly planned to display whole masterpieces across multiple posts, featuring edgy collage pieces and digital manipulation. His work has been commissioned by Porsche, The Natural History Museum and the British Fashion Council.
6. tishkbarzanji
Tishk Barzanji is a visual artist based in London. His art gives a nod to the modernism movement and surrealism, and his passion for architecture certainly comes through in his work. A lot of his atmospheric, urban paintings are inspired by his childhood growing up in Kurdistan and his move to London in 1997. He has worked with Rockefeller, New York Times, V & A museum, Somerset house, NET-A-PORTER and Gucci.
7. petertarka
Established digital artist and art director Peter Tarka created incredible immersive illustrations and 3D pieces. Peter’s feed has a neutral, beige, dream-like aesthetic with calming landscapes and contemporary forms.
8. Matthewburrowsstudio
Matthew Burrows drew attention to the struggles of artists by founding the #artistsupportpledge @artistsupportpledge which is committed to an equitable and sustainable economy for artist and makers of all countries, media and ethnicities. Matthew’s paintings are ‘reflective, thoughtful and slow to reveal a complex structural space of marks, shapes and pigment.’
9. Joeddennis
This inspirational artist combines close-up photos, charcoal and chalk pieces, planting schemes, mood boards and workshop interiors. Her feed has a sophisticated look, and you fully appreciate the creative expertise that goes into each masterpiece.
10. artist_gardener
Dimitri Launder from Peckham is proof that an artist doesn’t have to stick to paints and pencils. The artist gardener’s popular Instagram account stressed the importance of climate chance through contemporary art and creative practices. He also organises produces online and gallery exhibitions, interviews with practitioners and public workshops.
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