173 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (84%).
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r/ContemporaryArt Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/ContemporaryArt
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| art | 43 (24.9%) | 9 | 11 |
| contemporary | 13 (7.5%) | 19 | 22 |
| artist | 12 (6.9%) | 5 | 4 |
| artists | 12 (6.9%) | 6 | 5 |
| gallery | 12 (6.9%) | 16 | 16 |
| anyone | 10 (5.8%) | 8 | 13 |
r/ContemporaryArt Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/ContemporaryArt
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
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| youtu.be | 4 | 2 |
| news.artnet.com | 3 | 16 |
| youtube.com | 3 | 0 |
r/ContemporaryArt Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/ContemporaryArt
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contemporary art fatigue
An artist's 'I.C.E. pop' exhibition was shut down within days at a Texas university : NPR
Anyone just not *care* about contemporary art anymore?
Artists Sue The Hole
Lyles & King closes after 11 years
Chloe Wise’s Museum Show Extrasensory
Recently saw Hito Steyerl talking about betting markets and contemporary art. I want to understand what they were saying. Maybe you do?
So sick of the gatekeeping in art. Why do people give so much attention to some gallery that pretends to be a 'secret society'?
Tips for balancing rigorous studio with F/T job in your 30s+?
Let's discuss the mid-tier gallery hellscape...
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| contemporary art fatigue | 106 | 71 | text | Jul 5 |
| An artist's 'I.C.E. pop' exhibition was shut down within days at a Texas university : NPR | 103 | 9 | link | Jul 12 |
| Anyone just not *care* about contemporary art anymore? | 58 | 61 | text | Jul 29 |
| Artists Sue The Hole | 48 | 14 | text | Jul 18 |
| Lyles & King closes after 11 years | 48 | 12 | link | Jul 4 |
| Chloe Wise’s Museum Show Extrasensory | 46 | 49 | text | Jul 19 |
| Recently saw Hito Steyerl talking about betting markets and contemporary art. I want to understand what they were saying. Maybe you do? | 42 | 29 | text | Jul 3 |
| So sick of the gatekeeping in art. Why do people give so much attention to some gallery that pretends to be a 'secret society'? | 36 | 15 | text | Jul 5 |
| Tips for balancing rigorous studio with F/T job in your 30s+? | 36 | 11 | text | Jul 20 |
| Let's discuss the mid-tier gallery hellscape... | 36 | 38 | text | Jul 10 |
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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 Mondays around 5 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 8 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/ContemporaryArt get most?
On r/ContemporaryArt, most posts are text posts (84%)