CURATORS NOTE
While art galleries, museums, and community venues are shuttered social media platforms are crucial to cultural growth. Instagram’s Shadow tells the story of 17 artist’s experiencing social media censoring. Though it is Instagram specific, this show comments on a greater trend in corporations / mainstream America to visually sterilize the arts, LGBTQ communities, and our bodies.
THIS IS A TEXT HEAVY ART SHOW
In telling the story of Instagram censorship this show evolved into a visual essay. The ideal way to view it is by clicking the NEXT button, however viewers should feel free to bounce around using the top menu.
This show was written during the 2020 pandemic during which I became full time child care for our toddler. There is no better time for a show like this, and it might not have happened had we not become so reliant on digital media. I would like to thank all the artists for their time, patience, and amazing work. Also a special thanks to my hard working ass kicking wife Nora.
Jac Lahav + 42 Social Club