Are the arts too reliant on socials?

As platforms like Facebook and Instagram hit a global 6 hour outage, users were left wondering if they're too reliant on social media.
Young woman using smart phone,Social media concept.

For many Australians whose first daily ritual is to roll out of bed and check their social media feed, this morning they hit an unprecedented roadblock.

But this relationship between art and social media is complicated. Why? Because art pushes the boundaries, and social media enforces them.

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Giselle Bueti has written for publications such as The Advertiser, The Adelaide Review, RIP IT UP, BMA magazine and Yewth Mag. Previously, Giselle worked as Arts Editor for The AU Review and Content Growth Editor at ArtsHub. She is based in Melbourne, Victoria.