174 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 12 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (80%).
r/ContemporaryArt Traffic & Engagement r/ContemporaryArt Traffic & Engagement
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r/ContemporaryArt Most Active Times When r/ContemporaryArt Is Most Active
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r/ContemporaryArt Flair Performance r/ContemporaryArt Flair Performance
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r/ContemporaryArt Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/ContemporaryArt
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| art | 45 (25.9%) | 9 | 13 |
| artists | 15 (8.6%) | 12 | 13 |
| artist | 12 (6.9%) | 17 | 11 |
| looking | 12 (6.9%) | 6 | 10 |
| gallery | 10 (5.8%) | 14 | 10 |
r/ContemporaryArt Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/ContemporaryArt
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| nytimes.com | 6 | 42 |
| artnews.com | 4 | 77 |
| youtube.com | 3 | 1 |
r/ContemporaryArt Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/ContemporaryArt
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Lucien Smith Has Passed Away at 37
Peter Max, Trippy Artist of Counterculture Era and Beyond, Dies at 88
Art Recession or something else?
Ambassador Who Removed Kehinde Wiley Work Described It as a Lesbian Picnic
What does NYFA allow job postings to illegally not show salary ranges
Full Richard Prince Deposition (6 Hours)
Trump Demands 'Strange Modernist’ José de Rivera Sculpture be Replaced
galleries youve worked with/heard GOOD things about
Making less artwork
How much do you get paid at your gallery job?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucien Smith Has Passed Away at 37 | 225 | 135 | link | Sep 8 |
| Peter Max, Trippy Artist of Counterculture Era and Beyond, Dies at 88 | 120 | 4 | link | Sep 17 |
| Art Recession or something else? | 73 | 75 | text | Sep 6 |
| Ambassador Who Removed Kehinde Wiley Work Described It as a Lesbian Picnic | 69 | 14 | link | Sep 5 |
| What does NYFA allow job postings to illegally not show salary ranges | 66 | 8 | link | Sep 22 |
| Full Richard Prince Deposition (6 Hours) | 65 | 6 | link | Sep 23 |
| Trump Demands 'Strange Modernist’ José de Rivera Sculpture be Replaced | 58 | 16 | link | Sep 13 |
| galleries youve worked with/heard GOOD things about | 55 | 33 | text | Sep 14 |
| Making less artwork | 54 | 21 | text | Sep 16 |
| How much do you get paid at your gallery job? | 52 | 60 | text | Sep 17 |
r/ContemporaryArt Audience Overlap r/ContemporaryArt Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/ContemporaryArt FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/ContemporaryArt
What's the best time to post on r/ContemporaryArt?
Based on posting volume, r/ContemporaryArt is most active on Tuesdays around 12 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/ContemporaryArt?
r/ContemporaryArt averages 6 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/ContemporaryArt get?
Posts on r/ContemporaryArt average about 12 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/ContemporaryArt get most?
On r/ContemporaryArt, most posts are text posts (80%)