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.
The Korean artist creates haunting art using anonymous selfies
The “Origins” sale totalled $17.28m and achieved a sell-through rate of 67% by lot
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
Silkscreens, videos and abstract paintings are among the works to look out for
Digital consultant Haydn Corrodus shares his predictions, highlighting meme culture and viral trends
In his new book Koenraad Jonckheere argues that the way we view images on the social media platform is rooted in the past
We round-up the biggest shows opening each month
Andrey Zakirzyanov’s video animations of famous paintings are drawing in millions of views on across social media
Artist argues it has turned art into a business and negatively affected quality
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
A content creator's positive post has led to a massive uptick in the gallery's footfall
Before the fair opens later this week, must-see highlights include an iconic film-maker’s erotic sketches and a pivotal Ana Mendieta work
Unhelpful infighting between Paris and London, hopes for the new Labour government and a greater push for philanthropy were all on the docket
The rising artist’s first UK dealer show is connecting with collectors across cultural boundaries
A new book gathers together anecdotes from artists' early years and looks at how these formative experiences shaped their careers
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
Museums are addressing a lack of in-house expertise in creating digital content by hiring from a growing pool of social-savvy freelancers
Our pick of the best objects up for sale in London and New York
The design history of the world’s most famous doll is being told in London
As South Korea’s presence in the international art world grows rapidly, we look at what makes it unique and the challenges it faces
Meet the artist who has been selected for this year's Korean Artists Today
Meet the artist who has been selected for this year's Korean Artists Today
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
The country is flexing its crypto-friendly credentials, while an art fair dedicated to all things digital is making its debut this week
From Precious Okoyomon's nightmarish animatronic bear to a global survey of Black figurative painting, sci-fi chairs and Dan Flavin
Pipeline and Slugtown will show each others’ artists this summer in the hopes of promoting "cross-regional artistic collaborations" in England
The independent organisation, called the Working Arts Club, will host events to support visual arts workers from lower socioeconomic backgrounds in the UK
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
Prehistoric pottery, a ceremonial dance mask and a blue-chip rocking chair are among this year’s gems
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is on the hunt for a new social media manager
