Art on YouTube: 5 Channels You Should Follow

Among the various ways in which you can learn more or stay up-to-date about the art market, we cannot forget to mention the YouTube channels dedicated exclusively to the subject of art!

Institutions, experts in the field or simply fans of the art world, there are several Youtube channels that are not only very successful but are also full of information to stay up-to-date on the art world or to discover the background of your favourite works.

Discover 5 Youtube Channels you can't miss!

If you are an art history enthusiast and want to learn more about this world, don't miss these channels on YouTube.

TATE

Through the Tate's YouTube channel, it is possible to learn more about the behind-the-scenes exhibitions such as Matisse: The Cut-outs of 2014 held at the Tate Modern in London or to discover the visions of contemporary British artists such as Veronica Ryan but also international artists such as Sin Wai Kin.

Through specific videos revealing artists and the artwork of those involved, the mission of this institution is to increase the public's enjoyment and understanding of both British and international art from the 16th century to the present day.

Modern and contemporary art are explained by those who live and create exhibitions and at the same time contribute to the consolidation of the values of artists and art movements.

THE ART ASSIGNMENT

Sarah Urist Green has been hosting a YouTube webseries entitled The Art Assignment since 2014. An art expert and curator at the Indianapolis Museum of Art from 2007 to 2013, she describes and explains contemporary artworks with the aim of demystifying the art-making process and educating people about contemporary art and how it can be "accessible and social, rather than distant or intimidating".

The series presents different artists and art movements and aims to explore their impact and value in art history. Sarah Urist Green decides to explain a wide range of artistic currents such as minimalism, abstraction and performance art but also highlights creative minds such as Andy Warhol, Mark Rothko, Yoko Ono and Ai Weiwei.

LUCA BEATRICE - DA CHE ARTE STAI?

Italian art critic, film historian, curator and academic, Luca Beatrice landed on Youtube in 2020 with videos to tell the story of modern and contemporary art and give 'pills' of information on the most important artists on the art market.

From insights on Andy Warhol to the discovery of Damien Hirst's The Virtues series to the study of the art market from Covid to the present day, Luca Beatrice wants to bring everyone closer to the world of contemporary art.

ARTECONCAS

Since 2018, ArteConcas, a Youtube channel by Andrea Concas, has been explaining and investigating the contemporary art market. From studies on the world of Crypto Art and NFT to insights on great masters of the 20th century such as Pablo Picasso, Andrea Concas is an art enthusiast, public speaker and author.

In addition to divulging information on the art market for serious enthusiasts, Andrea Concas has created another channel entitled Arte Concas Kids, which aims to bring children closer to the world of art through short videos on artists such as Andy Warhol, Michelangelo and Kandinsky.

GREAT ART EXPLAINED

The Great Art Explained is a YouTube channel by James Payne, curator, gallery owner and art enthusiast. For over two years, Payne has been making videos with the mission to demystify art and uncover the stories behind the world's greatest paintings and sculptures. 

In Great Art Explained, James Payne aims to analyze a single work of art in each episode, using clear, concise and artless language.