# Social Media Artists The 'G/RL: Girls in Real Life' Exhibit Praises Flickr and Tumblr By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2010-10-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grl-girls-in-real-life References: [blog.urbanoutfitters](http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/g_irl_exhibit) & [aceditions](http://aceditions.com/institutions/g-slash-irl) 'G/RL: Girls in Real Life' is a brand new exhibit which displays the [photos of various talented women](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoceros-gallery1) who post to sites such as [Tumblr](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumblr-campaign) and Flickr to share their artwork with the world. The [female photographers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-carvers) may not have the same artistic styles, but what they do share is a passion for art, youthfulness, womanhood and an openness to social media of all types. Check out the range of eclectic images from the exhibit by clicking through the featured gallery. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.3/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/photography) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Female Artists on Social Media:** The trend of female artists using social media platforms like Tumblr and Flickr to showcase their work presents an opportunity for innovative approaches to art promotion and collaboration. - **Youthful Artistic Expression:** The trend of young artists using social media platforms to share their artwork allows for disruptive innovation in the way art is created, consumed, and appreciated by younger audiences. - **Community Building Through Social Media:** The trend of artists connecting with each other and building vibrant online communities through platforms like Tumblr and Flickr offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in fostering collaboration and support within the art community. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art Galleries:** The trend of female artists gaining recognition through social media presents an industry opportunity for traditional art galleries to adapt and embrace social media as a platform to discover and promote new talent. - **Technology and Social Media Platforms:** The trend of artists using platforms like Tumblr and Flickr to share their work calls for disruptive innovation in developing features and tools tailored to the specific needs of artists, further enhancing their ability to showcase and monetize their art. - **Digital Marketing and Branding:** The trend of artists leveraging social media as a means to build their personal brand and connect with their audience presents an industry opportunity for digital marketing agencies to develop specialized strategies and services catered to artistic individuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Curated Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-trending.md) - [AI-Generated Topic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-trending-1.md) - [Modern Museum Solo Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fangirl.md) - [Virtual DEI Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drda-art.md) - [Metaverse Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galeryst.md) - [Digital City-Inspired Art Works](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-central-station.md) - [AAPI-Honoring Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upon-further-reflection.md) - [Positive Social Media Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tumblr-campaign.md) - [Tech-Forward Contemporary Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hofa-gallery.md)