Art Blogging, Social Media and Marketing

www.art21.org – Art 21 is a blog that uses the power of digital media to introduce millions of people of all ages to contemporary art and artists. The mission is to inspire creative thinking and educate a new generation about contemporary artists. The blog combines video, film and documentaries to explore artists, installations, exhibitions and performances at galleries. I like the blog because it allows you to explore different artists which helps me as a new generation to explore new contemporary artwork.  Also, I like the blog because it allows you to explore themes and issues within art and design.

www.aestheticamagazine.blogpost.co.uk- Aesthetica is a British magazine company that was founded in 2002 and covers photography, visual art, music, film and theatre. The blog focuses on contemporary art and has featured famous artists including Steve McQueen. I like this blog because it uses the same software as my art blog “blogger” which has inspired me for the layout of my overall blog. However, I don’t like the choice of colour on this blog as uses very simple colours and fonts. But, the choice of colour allows the images and videos to stand out.

www.artcritical.com – Art Critical is an online magazine of art and ideas. The blog offers a variety of options to explore around which include, criticism, features, art news and departments. In the option “criticism” it allows you to explore different writer’s opinions about gallery events, specific artists, books, exhibitions and architecture. In the features option it allows you to explore writer’s opinions of studio visits and essays. The “art news “feature allows you explore what is currently happening in the art world and look into the business side of art. Finally the department’s option allows you to enter into competitions and upload your own pieces of artwork. I like Art Critical because it is an interactive blog that allows the reader to get involved which I think is engaging. Also I like this blog because it allows you to explore different views from one magazine blog that incorporates different writers.

http://www.contemporaryartdaily.com/- Contemporary Art Daily was founded in 2008 and the mission of the blog is to improve the public’s access to art and present the advancement of the art world. The group began in 2008 with the goal of publishing at least one international contemporary art exhibition every day. This gained quickly attention from the international art community and this allowed them to present high quality documentation from exhibitions ranging from major museums to young commercial galleries. I like this blog page because it stores all the galleries and exhibitions in the archives which is suitable for researchers who are wanting to explore artists and information about each individual gallery. I also like the feature “Random Exhibition” because it allows you explore new artists and galleries that inspire you to research further into particular artists that have been featured.

www.edwardwinkleman.com – Edward Winklemen is a magazine blog document that features art, politics and gossip within the art world. The website reviews recent exhibitions that have been held and the artists behind them. I like how the blog includes links and references to the artists that have been presented in exhibitions which allows them to be promoted so that readers can research them further. Also, I like the magazine blog because it gives you information’s about exhibition dates and gallery opening times. The blog also features second opinions which I think is useful because it allows you the audience to collect different views and interpret their own individual views. I dislike the layout of the website because it is very confusing to explore for a first time reader as it is a document and doesn’t present interaction with the audience.

www.galleristny.com – The Observer is a blog that a takes on the latest news, culture, politics and luxury. It brings the audience together to explore the latest art trends and news. Within the Art and Entertainment section it allows you to explore a variety of reviews, opinions, news and upcoming artists. I like how the website presents a section about what is trending on the website which allows the reader to view the article. It also has a search button which the reader can explore particular artists and past articles about them that have been presented onto the website.