Top 70 New York Art Influencers in 2025
New York Art Influencers
Here are Top 70 New York Art Influencers to Follow on Instagram in 2025
1. Timothy Goodman
Bio NYC artist, designer, muralist, author, speaker ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @timothygoodmanInstagram Followers 255.4KType MacroGender MaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact Are you a creator? Submit your profile to get listed and be discovered by brands in your niche!Submit
2. Mickalene Thomas
Bio MULTI-HYPHENATE ****@mickalenethomas.comInstagram Handle @mickalenethomasInstagram Followers 240.9KType MacroGender FemaleLocation Brooklyn, New York, United States Get Email Contact
3. Roberta Smith
Bio Former NYT Co-Chief Art Critic;CAA Award for Criticism; Lifetime Achievement Award, Rabkin FndnNEW EMAIL: ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @robertasmithnycInstagram Followers 127.3KType MacroGender Female Get Email Contact
4. Jordan Casteel
Bio 🌛🌛🌛@upstatecolorInstagram Handle @jordanmcasteelInstagram Followers 99.7KType MicroGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
5. Derrick Adams
Bio Multidisciplinary artist represented by @gagosian Also founder of @charmcity_cc and Assoc. Prof. @bklyncollege411 @artgalleryatbcInstagram Handle @derrickadamsnyInstagram Followers 89.2KType MicroGender MaleLocation Brooklyn, New York, United States Get Email Contact
6. Carrie Mae Weems
Bio For requests, please reach out to @gladstone.gallery-Also rep’d by @galerie_barbara_thumm (Berlin) and @fraenkelgallery (SF)Instagram Handle @carriemaeweemsInstagram Followers 94.3KType MicroGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
7. Lorna Simpson
Bio ****@lsimpsonstudio.comInstagram Handle @lornasimpsonInstagram Followers 84KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Brooklyn, New York, United States Get Email Contact
8. Tschabalala Self
Bio HARLEM-BORN ****@tschabalalaself.comInstagram Handle @tschabalalaselfInstagram Followers 82.6KType MicroGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
9. Robert Polimeni
Bio Born in Coney Island Brooklyn Graffiti/street artist from the 80sContemporary mixed media art showing around the globe Email ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @dain_nycInstagram Followers 62.3KType MicroGender MaleLocation Brooklyn, New York, United States Get Email Contact
10. Sanford Biggers
Bio ArtistInstagram Handle @sanfordbiggersInstagram Followers 53.3KType MicroGender MaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
11. Paul Richard
Bio Contact, Sales- ****@PaulRichard.Net or DMInstagram Handle @paulrichardnycInstagram Followers 47.5KType MicroGender MaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
12. Kennedy Yanko
Bio Without Gravity - opening @paceprints September 4th NYC ****@kennedyyanko.comInstagram Handle @kennedyyankoInstagram Followers 49.1KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Brooklyn, New York, United States Get Email Contact
13. Legacy Russell
Bio BORN LEGACY. | ED & Chief Curator @thekitchen_nyc | #GlitchFeminism 📘✨ | OUT NOW📕BLACK MEME (2024) and GAY POMPEII (2025) | Becoming my avatar. ****@legacyrussell.comInstagram Handle @ellerustleInstagram Followers 34.1KType MicroGender FemaleLocation New York City, New York, United States Get Email Contact
14. Maud Madsen
Bio “Dweller” opens Sept 5 @halfgalleryInstagram Handle @maud_madsenInstagram Followers 34.7KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Brooklyn, New York, United States Get Email Contact
15. Paddy Johnson
Bio 👉Daily tips to help you get more shows, residencies & grants⚡️Featured in Artnet, Hyperallergic⭐️ Join Netvvrk Here! ⬇️ ****@vvrkshop.artInstagram Handle @vvrkshop.artInstagram Followers 36.7KType MicroGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
16. Elena Soboleva
Bio forging the frontiers of artsearching for the sublime in bits & atomsbrought the art world online @davidzwirner & @artsy artists are my north stars ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @elenasobolevaInstagram Followers 29.2KType MicroGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
17. Trudy Benson
Instagram Handle @trudybensonInstagram Followers 23.9KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
18. Benny Or
Bio Creator 👨🏻🎨🗽 | Shapeshifter ✨Storyteller 📖 | Art experiences 👁️In search of the extraordinary 🧭 ****@bennyor.comInstagram Handle @bennyorInstagram Followers 19.3KType MicroGender MaleLocation United States Get Email Contact
19. Marina Chisty
Bio Artist living in NYCSAIC MFA ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @marinachistyInstagram Followers 23KType MicroGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
20. Jasmin Hernandez
Bio Black Latina Cultural Baddie 👄 🇩🇴🗽📚#WeAreHereBook(@abramsbooks )✍🏽: @artsy @papermagazine @elleusa @seen_journal @artnet, etc.👩🏽💻 gallerygurls.net ****@gallerygurls.netInstagram Handle @gallerygurlsInstagram Followers 15.2KType MicroGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
21. Adama Delphine Fawundu
Bio alchemist - Guggenheim FellowProf. @ Columbia U Co-Founder @mfonfoto Gallery: @hesse_flatowBoard Member : @indigoartsalliance @penumbrafoundationInstagram Handle @adamadelphineInstagram Followers 14.9KType MicroGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
22. Dani Klebes
Bio 🌈@wassaicprojectDepartures @81leonardgallery@futurefairs @feia.studio Moving Target @yorkcollegegalleries ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @danielleklebesInstagram Followers 13.7KType MicroGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
23. Helina Metaferia
Bio Artist 👸🏾 NYCProfessor 👩🏾🏫 @brownu📌 Fall Shows: @mfaboston @artandpractice @fondazionemerz @praise.shadows.art📌 Public Art: @projectforemptyspace ****@helinametaferia.comInstagram Handle @helina.metaferiaInstagram Followers 12.6KType MicroGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
24. Jean Shin
Bio Www.jeanshin.comArtist and Educator ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @jean.shinInstagram Followers 11.7KType MicroGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
25. Mie Yim
Bio ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @mieyimInstagram Followers 11KType MicroGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
26. Maria Vogel
Bio @rococoartadvisory+ @almacommunications ****@mariavogel.coInstagram Handle @mariarosevogelInstagram Followers 10.4KType MicroGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
27. Madjeen Isaac
Bio NYC🌱🌺✨ ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @madjeenisaacInstagram Followers 10.1KType MicroGender FemaleLocation Brooklyn, New York, United States Get Email Contact
28. Will Heinrich
Bio Novelist and freelance art critic ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @willvheinrichInstagram Followers 9.3KType NanoGender MaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
29. Allison Janae Hamilton
Bio Artist. Filmmaker. Southerner in NYC. #FL #TN #KY ****@allisonjanaehamilton.comInstagram Handle @allisonjanaehamiltonInstagram Followers 10.7KType MicroGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
30. M. Florine Démosthène
Bio Visual Artist / Haïti + NYC + OK ****@florinedemosthene.comInstagram Handle @florinedemostheneInstagram Followers 7.8KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact
31. Jarrett Key
Bio Next shows: @601_artspace 2/21 opening @fiermangallery 3/14 opening@theshedny Summer 25@risd1877 MFAFrescos, Hair Paintings, Music ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @jar.keyInstagram Followers 7.6KType NanoGender MaleLocation Brooklyn, New York, United States Get Email Contact
32. Joyce Kozloff
Bio ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @joycekozloffInstagram Followers 7.5KType NanoGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
33. Claire Sherman
Bio DC Moore Gallery, NY @dcmooregallery PATRON Gallery, Chicago @patrongallery ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @claire.g.shermanInstagram Followers 7.6KType NanoGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
34. Xia Gordon
Bio author + illustrator + designer ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @carefulblackgrlInstagram Followers 6.6KType NanoGender Female Get Email Contact
35. Annabel Keenan
Bio Art writing etc ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @annabelfkeenanInstagram Followers 6.9KType NanoGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
36. Katerina Lanfranco
Bio ✨ ✨ 'Ocean In Space' @julie_durkin_marty & ‘Ecosophy’ curatorial @gtownarts 9/13 opening reception 4-6pm ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @katerinalanfrancoInstagram Followers 6.1KType NanoGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
37. Ari Melenciano
Bio 🌿 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @aricianoInstagram Followers 6.2KType NanoGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
38. Megan Fox Kelly
Bio Art advisor to private collectors, foundations, museums, and estates. ****@meganfoxkelly.comInstagram Handle @meganfoxkellyInstagram Followers 7KType NanoGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
39. Yeachin Tsai
Bio NY artist. Meditative brush marks, energy & poetry. Abstraction from nature, and rooted in the nowness of calligraphy. DM for inquiry. ©Yeachin Tsai ****@yeachintsaifineart.comInstagram Handle @yeachin.tsaiInstagram Followers 4.9KType NanoGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
40. Destiny Belgrave
Bio a brooklyn native, cutting paper and daydreaming ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @destinybelgraveInstagram Followers 4.6KType NanoGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
41. Melissa Staiger
Bio ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @melissastaigerInstagram Followers 4.5KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Brooklyn, New York, United States Get Email Contact
42. Nathalie Jolivert
Bio Artist & Architectural Designer🐚 : ****@jolivert.comInstagram Handle @jolivertInstagram Followers 4.3KType NanoGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
43. Marina Chernova
Bio MY BRIDES SAY: “MY WEDDING IS WORTH PAINTING!”🎨 New York City and Worldwide!🗺Capturing the precious moments on canvas in NY, NJ, CT, CA ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @livepaintingbymarinaInstagram Followers 4.2KType NanoGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
44. Olive Ayhens
Bio ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @olive_photo_ayhensInstagram Followers 3.8KType NanoGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
45. Stephanie L Franks
Bio ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @steffifranksInstagram Followers 2.2KType NanoGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
46. Nina Boesch Art
Bio Brooklyn based artist, designer, mom, water tower fanatic and creator of mosaic-like collages from used and expired NYC subway tickets ****@ninaboesch.comInstagram Handle @ninaboeschInstagram Followers 2.1KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Brooklyn, New York, United States Get Email Contact
47. Cadence Giersbach
Bio Paintings and sculptures inspired by life in the garden and beyond • NYC & Catskills • DM for info ****@me.comInstagram Handle @cadence.giersbachInstagram Followers 2.1KType NanoGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
48. Linda Ganjian
Bio NYC artist interested in architecture and memory, daughter of Հայ immigrants. 🧿 Founder @jharttalks. DM for inquiries ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @lindaganjianInstagram Followers 1.8KType NanoGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
49. Donna Lee Moran
Bio Artist Professor Pratt Institute Brooklyn NY ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @donnamoranstudioInstagram Followers 1.6KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Brooklyn, New York, United States Get Email Contact
50. Elizabeth Meggs
Bio ◾️NYC Artist 👩🎨 Brooklyn◾️Paintings 🎨◾️Writer ✏️ art/design◾️Speaker 🗣 art/design◾️Personal: @elizabethmeggs◾️Instagram Handle @meggspaintingsInstagram Followers 891Type NanoGender FemaleLocation Brooklyn, New York, United States Get Email Contact
51. Afrodet Zuri
Bio 𓁙Artemis Council @newmuseum 𓋇Board member @foundation_peaceofmind ⠀⠀𓅋Making magic @lov.foundation Founding ⬤ Co-chair @stormkingartcenter ****@aol.comInstagram Handle @afrodetInstagram Followers 11.1KType MicroGender FemaleLocation New York City, New York, United States Get Email Contact
52. Amy Sherald
Bio Georgia grown. @georgeandweezie_official 🐾🐾🐾Instagram Handle @asheraldInstagram Followers 243.7KType MacroGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
53. Dario Calmese
Bio A Generally Curious Fellowfounder @blackimagination loeb fellow @harvardgsd @harvardartlab advisor: @esteelaudercompaniesshow director @pyermoss ****@dariocalmese.comInstagram Handle @dario.studioInstagram Followers 31.4KType MicroGender MaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
54. Jaynie Gillman Crimmins
Bio Sustainable art objects created from shredded & up-cycled solicitations, security envelopes, catalogs and magazines. ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @jayniegillmancrimminsInstagram Followers 5KType NanoGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
55. Deborah Ugoretz
Bio Papercut artist & painter.Color is life.Negative is positive!@ketubah_for_life www.deborahugoretz.comInstagram Handle @debugoretzInstagram Followers 1.2KType NanoGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
56. Christopher Myers
Bio #christophermyers ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @kalybanInstagram Followers 6.7KType NanoGender MaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
57. Shahzia Sikander
Bio Pioneer of Neo-Miniature.ShakirAli award’91. Tamgha Imtiaz’05. MacArthurFellow06. US Art Medal’12. Fukuoka Laureate’22. Pollock Prizefor Creativity’23Instagram Handle @shahzia.sikanderInstagram Followers 34.7KType MicroGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
58. Genesis TRAMAINE
Bio Servant of God in Jesus Name ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @genesistramaineInstagram Followers 26.8KType MicroGender Female Get Email Contact
59. Devin B. Johnson
Bio Pratt MFA 2019. Artist living in New York. ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @devinbjohnsonInstagram Followers 17.2KType MicroGender MaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
60. Domenica Brockman
Bio www.domenicabrockman.comFind me on Flashes:https://www.flashes.blue/profile/domenicab.bsky.socialInstagram Handle @minimalistabstractionInstagram Followers 12.3KType MicroGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
61. Elen Ka
Bio 👩🎨Artist traveler🎨I'm painting my life☆Selling pictures Face/body paint @facepainting_byelenNeurographica @neuroartkakurinaInstagram Handle @elenkakurinaInstagram Followers 2KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Brooklyn, New York, United States Get Email Contact
62. Ivana Carman
Bio NYC📍 ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @ivanacarmanInstagram Followers 5.2KType NanoGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
63. Jackie Lipton
Bio I’m an abstract painter of large and small paintings, prints and digital video in NYC and Provincetown. I live Westbeth. My studio is in Chelsea. ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @jackie.liptonInstagram Followers 1.8KType NanoGender FemaleLocation New York, United States Get Email Contact
64. Tania Laure
Bio 🇭🇹 artist | curator | cultural producer📚 community director @forgottenlands.art 📍lenapehoking x shikaakwa x ayitikeya ****@gmail.comInstagram Handle @tanialaureInstagram Followers 1.9KType NanoGender FemaleLocation Brooklyn, New York, United States Get Email Contact