Dialogues: The David Zwirner Podcast The Yayoi Kusama Phenomenon (Re-run from Season 2)
May 10, 2023
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Museum as Performance
- Museum visits are now performative; visitors prioritize capturing photos for social media.
- This shift contrasts with museums' original educational purpose.
Accessibility vs. Art
- While Instagrammable installations can feel gimmicky, they attract a wider audience.
- This can introduce new audiences to art they might not otherwise engage with.
Instagram as Art Education
- Instagram serves as an art education platform, especially for those outside major art hubs.
- It democratizes access to art previously limited by geography.