"I suspect many New Year's resolutions for 2026 will include spending less time doom scrolling on social media (I know mine will). In the art industry-where self-promotion and exhibitionism seem mandatory-it can feel impossible to resist the pull of social media. But people are becoming increasingly aware, and concerned, about the negative impacts of such online platforms on both physical and mental health, particularly on the younger generation."
"People are becoming increasingly aware, and concerned, about the negative impacts of such online platforms on both physical and mental health, particularly on the younger generation. In the UK over the festive period, a nationwide billboard campaign from the advocacy group showed vintage Christmas card-like scenes, but rather than children "with eyes all aglow", their faces are absorbed in the glowing light of a mobile phone. Beside it are the words: "Keep the magic. Join the movement.""
Many people plan New Year's resolutions to reduce doomscrolling on social media. The art industry often requires self-promotion and exhibitionism, making social media hard to resist. Awareness of negative physical and mental health impacts from online platforms is growing, especially for younger people. A UK billboard campaign showed vintage Christmas-card scenes with children absorbed by mobile phone light and the message "Keep the magic. Join the movement." Australia enacted a ban on social media accounts for children under 16, effective 10 December. Platforms including Meta, TikTok, YouTube, X and Reddit must take reasonable steps to prevent under-16s from holding accounts. Australian museums and art institutions will need to pivot social media content and strategy, with effects varying by audience and remit.
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