Art and Communication 2

For this post on the effects of the internet on art I think that discussing sites such as Facebook, Myspace and Twitter would be appropriate.

The way these sites effect internet art is similar to the way that I discussed blogs effect the spread of art. These sites are created to communicate. They're created to communicate via 'posts' and 'inboxes' with friends, family, coworkers, and any one else that you choose. They're created to communicate 'ideas' that you have about a specific event or topic. They're created to communicate information about yourself. And they're also created so that any user can upload 'photos' and other information that you wish. Alas, we artists have a place to upload our work.. Whether it be to show your mother what you've been doing, brag to your friends, or compare with your other classmates/friends in the art field, these sites help to communicate your work!

There should be no dispute, then, as to how much of an impact that has/continues to have on the art world! Like blogging sites, and like artists' personal websites, it puts your work out there.. on display for any person to happen upon it. This can serve to make your work more viewable by potential clients or network opportunities.. And it can also serve the purpose of entertaining whoever views it. It's an art gallery just waiting for you to access it.. and it's merely a few clicks away!

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/article763859.ece ---> I found this really interesting article about Facebook that gives a brief overview of how it works, why it's popular, and just how many people use it... It is currently the 7th most popular internet site out there! Billions of people access this everyday.. So what's a better place to advertise your work than something like this?

Another way that Facebook(and similar sites) effect the art revolution is through the use of 'group'. There are thousands of art-related groups out there that you can join, access information, and converse with other people about anything art-related. It something many of us are already taking for granted.. But just a few years ago we had nothing like this! Can't find time to go to an art council meeting or join the local art club? Do it online! Anyone who has access to a computer reaps these benefits.