Wherever You Go, There Thou Art[sy]

I stumbled upon this article on Mashable.com – yes, ANOTHER Mashable article! –introducing the new Artsy app for the iPhone. I thought it was perfect to write a blog about it since I interned this summer for the very talented and lovely artist, Linda Mason. For all you artists, art enthusiasts and collectors, now you can be in the know about exhibits, over 50,000 works of art, and over 11,000 artists no matter where you are in the world.

Artsy President and COO Sebastian Cwilich explains that with the rest of the world moving rapidly in technology, the art world is lagging. The app links art and technology and keeps you informed about current shows happening and artwork either on sale (currently over 30,000 pieces are for sale!) or simply for your own knowledge.

I had never heard of Artsy, so I immediately went to Artsy.net after I found the article. The website is an online platform. You can follow galleries, museums, collections, etc. and create a profile. Along with the art, there are also posts, so the site is very similar to a blog. You can share a post via Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest – or you can simply just “Like” it. I downloaded the app, and I love it. It’s very easy to navigate and is well organized like the website. You can browse on the app just as easily as you can on the website.

Artsy’s creation of an app will definitely be a useful investment. As we transition into a more mobile phone- and tablet-using world, Artsy moves right along with it. This app is perfect for any art aficionado who travels or is always on the go – or for anyone with a new interest in art like me! Definitely check it out.