http://www.artlurker.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/image-object-postInternet.pdf
The Image Object Post-Internet, By: Artie Vierkant
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Here is an interesting article I wanted to share about Post- Internet art. 
The two quotes below really stood out to me when I read the article. 
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"First, nothing is in a fixed state: i.e., everything is anything else, whether because any object is capable of becoming another type of object or because an object already exists in flux between multiple instantiations."
Once our artwork is published on the internet, it is no longer a fixed state. Our artwork is now capable of being unfixed, meaning copied and pasted, downloaded-manipulated-then posted... Viewers have control over your work now. Artie emphasizes that our work will always be in a flux state now; all because of the internet. 
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"Attention has always been a currency, but with the proliferation of networking methods and infinitely alterable and reproducible media, that attention has diverged and become split amongst anyone and everyone who wishes to seek it."
​This is another interesting comment Artie makes. Attention being a currency. Why do we strive to get attention from friends and often strangers? Are the attention based posts of your artwork, a 'selfie', a seductive post, or funny post? There are artists on social media who are solely driven by their followers to create art. If you are only driven by attention, are you really enjoying the creation process? The posting and creation then turns into a habit rather than an act of passion. Society has been deeply affected by social media in both positive and negative ways... The art world is enhanced, but also cheapened by mass production. I've realized that there will always be this gray area when it comes to post-production artwork. A subjective gray area. 

http://utabarth.net
Recently, my professor introduced Uta Barth to me. This woman is a master of subtle color-- just color combinations in general. Her composed images are so quiet and free. They have this sense of relief that I crave. I just wanted to share my favorite series of hers, 'Compositions of Light on White 2011'. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. 

https://www.lensculture.com
Often for inspiration I turn to the website above, Lens Culture. They have an awesome and very large collection of contemporary photographers work. You can even follow them on Instagram, where they post pictures once or twice a day of featured artists off their website. They have several categories on their website: visual stories, b and w, urban/street, conceptual, portrait, nature, etc. Having so many various categories makes the site very easy to navigate! They are always a great source when I'm conducting research for artist presentations, for my own concepts for projects, and even when I just want to find new artists to follow on social media.
​Keeping a personal list of artists to reflect on has helped me grow tremendously as a photographer. When you are pursuing photography and art in general, you need to always be in the "now". You can always learn from other artists current exploration. Being aware and inspired by them will just push your creativity and knowledge.