As Diana Vreeland used to say: the eye must travel. And, initially, that’s what Instagram let my eyes do. But the intentions of social media do not always coincide with my personal beliefs.
I am no longer comfortable with social media and the politics it’s produced and its manipulation of information via algorithmic piloting. Nor am I happy about the excessive visual presence of AI images that, after ripping off the artist, proceed to obliterate the presence of the artist altogether.
Initially, Instagram really excited me. However, because of the changes that are being made, once I remove my posts and say good-bye to friends there, I will be closing my Instagram account. And now, as my images will be homeless, I am posting them here.
They’re coming to get us.
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Can you go to Bluesky and/or Substack?
I’m on Bluesky. Saw your colored diamond sweater –Wow!
I’ll follow you right away! Are you Art for Housewives there too
@muymarcottage …how do I find you there?
I’m @ableramm. I’m glad we can find each other now that the old ways of connecting have gone bad.
Yes, the Blog Days were 😊
Good for you! Some pushback!! Sent from my iPad
Thanks Claudia!
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