20 Years of Facebook: How Social Media has Impacted the Art World

February 4th marks 20 years since the juggernaut that is Facebook launched, changing the way the world interacts forever.

Since its introduction, Facebook and those that that fall under its umbrella, such as Instagram and Whatsapp, have become omnipresent in our lives, with billions of users visiting the platforms daily to communicate with each other, plan social lives, and even to keep abreast of the news.

While we all have our opinions on Zuckerberg, Facebook’s impact on popular culture is undeniable.

In today’s blog, as we reflect on 20 years of poking near strangers and hastily untagging ourselves in unflattering photographs, we’re looking at how social media has impacted the art world, and sparked the careers of some of Enter Gallery’s favourite artists…

Click here to read the full article on EnterGallery.com.

Image: But I Am by Magda Archer. Courtesy of the artist.