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5 art world influencers on Instagram

A selection of profiles in order to remain up to date !

April 25, 2017

Following influencers on social networks allows you to remain up to date with the evolution of the art market. Here are 5 influencers to follow on Instagram.

Collector, curator and art adviser, Stefan Simchowitz is THE reference in Los Angeles' art worl. He uses new technologies a lot in order to promote artists, which makes it more than worthwhile to follow on social networks.

Often called the "Mick Jagger of auctions", Simon de Pury is an extremely influential figure in the world of art. The Swiss with his unrivaled auction style has made a name for himself in the artistic realm, and is definitely a leading figure to follow.

Art seller and owner of his very own gallery (David Zwirner Gallery). Since 2012, this German figure has been in the top 5 of Artnews' 100 most influential personalities in the art world.

Exhibition curator, art critic and art historian, Hans Ulrich Obrist is currently the co-director of exhibitions and director of international projects at the Serpentine Gallery in London.

Surely the most powerful couple in the art world, Iwan and Manuela Wirth have become rather influential. Well ahead of others in their category of prominent figures, these models must be followed!