Your Favorite Instagram Posts of 2018

The New Year is a wonderful opportunity to look back at the previous year and count the blessings we received. The Beautiful Bizarre Magazine Instagram account has reached half a million followers in the last 12 months (OMG!), and we thank you dearly for your inspiring comments, likes, and shares. We appreciate your dedicated support, our loyal readers, especially in these times when freedom of art is threatened. But let’s focus on the cheering part: our wonderful community, our global family of art lovers! We love your faces!

As a way of thanks (and for fun), we compiled a tribute list of your favorite Instagram posts of 2018 so that we can all enjoy them together! Counting down the top 20 to the number 1 post… here we go!

20. Mimi Yoon

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I love how @mimiyoon made a tribute to Gustav Klimt with her artwork "You Dropped a Bomb on Me"! . . . #beautifulbizarremagazine #painting #tribute #gustavklimt #thekiss #fineart #sneakers #mimiyoon

A post shared by beautifulbizarremagazine (@beautifulbizarremagazine) on Jul 3, 2018 at 7:25am PDT

19. Ezorenier

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I love the dark mood of this capture by @ezorenier called "Endorphin"… . . . #beautifulbizarremagazine #fineartphotography #photography #darkart #surrealism #fantasy #magic #forest #ezorenier

A post shared by beautifulbizarremagazine (@beautifulbizarremagazine) on Aug 16, 2018 at 5:34am PDT

18. Elena Masci

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What's your favorite David Bowie's song? Great artwork by @elena.masci_illustrations. . . . #beautifulbizarremagazine #illustration #davidbowie #elenamasci

A post shared by beautifulbizarremagazine (@beautifulbizarremagazine) on Oct 28, 2018 at 9:03pm PDT

17. Marleigh

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I don't know you, but I can totally picture @marilynmanson baking for creepy cats… Love this crazy illustration called "Cookies4Cats" by Marleigh aka @humanpincushionart … . . . #beautifulbizarremagazine #illustration #humor #marilynmanson #cookies #cats #bizarre #marleigh #humanpincushionart

A post shared by beautifulbizarremagazine (@beautifulbizarremagazine) on Aug 15, 2018 at 3:57am PDT

16. Ilona Veresk

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Simply GORGEOUS underwater photography by @ilonaveresk, from her "SACRED BLOOM" series. . Muse: @albertaberlin, Make-up: @elya_bulochka, Dress: @ava.1, Tattoos: @sashaunisex . . . . #beautifulbizarremagazine #contemporaryart #underwaterphotography #tattoos #sunlight

A post shared by beautifulbizarremagazine (@beautifulbizarremagazine) on Jan 25, 2018 at 3:45am PST

15. Txmvvs

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What do you think of this tribute by @txmvvs of iconic character from Leon The Professional, the badass Mathilda? . . . #beautifulbizarremagazine #illustration #digitalart #movie #leontheprofessional #mathilda #popculture #tomas

A post shared by beautifulbizarremagazine (@beautifulbizarremagazine) on Sep 17, 2018 at 1:28am PDT

14. Lusidus

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IN LOVE!! His name is "Black," and he has stolen my heart! I'm pretty convinced this may very well be the cutest little digital cat, possibly EVER! :) The artist is the VERY talented Lusidus of @deviantart

A post shared by beautifulbizarremagazine (@beautifulbizarremagazine) on Jan 19, 2018 at 1:46pm PST

13. Tati Ferrigno

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"Stay Wild Moon Child." LOVE THIS ONE, by @tati_ferrigno

A post shared by beautifulbizarremagazine (@beautifulbizarremagazine) on Jan 10, 2018 at 10:27pm PST

12. Steven Stahlberg

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What do you think is the message here? Impressive digital art in progress by @stevenstahlberg. . . . #beautifulbizarremagazine #digitalart #digitalpainting #illustration #wip #tankgirl #stevenstahlberg

A post shared by beautifulbizarremagazine (@beautifulbizarremagazine) on Oct 21, 2018 at 9:59pm PDT

11. Phazed

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Absolutely beautiful light captured in this piece by @instaphazed. . . . #beautifulbizarremagazine #painting #popsurrealism #eroticart #erotic #eroticdrawing #couple #hug #passion #love #affection #relationship #PHAZED

A post shared by beautifulbizarremagazine (@beautifulbizarremagazine) on Oct 19, 2018 at 4:33pm PDT

10. Qixuan Lim

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Awesome! Check out the fabulous squishy baby face candy by @qimmyshimmy. . . . #beautifulbizarremagazine #contemporaryart #sculpture #figurativesculpture #surrealsculpture

A post shared by beautifulbizarremagazine (@beautifulbizarremagazine) on Feb 20, 2018 at 3:38am PST

9. Oona Heleena

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Aren't you hypnotized by the dark grace of this capture by @oonaheleena ? Model @madammadanna is wearing the spine werable art of @eerohintsanen. . . . #beautifulbizarremagazine #fineartphotography #photography #darkart #femaleform #wearableart #oonaheleena #madammadanna #eerohintsanen

A post shared by beautifulbizarremagazine (@beautifulbizarremagazine) on Oct 16, 2018 at 7:05pm PDT

8. Carlations

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Love this time-lapse video showing @carlawyzgala’s process. . . . #beautifulbizarremagazine #contemporaryart #artprocess #artist #paintingprocess

A post shared by beautifulbizarremagazine (@beautifulbizarremagazine) on Feb 13, 2018 at 5:54pm PST

7. Troy Brooks

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A sneaky little peek at @officialtroybrooks working on his amazing piece for the 'Ephemeral' group exhibition at @moderneden this September ❤ . Beautiful Bizarre Magazine curated exhibition: "Ephemeral". Exhibition Dates: September 15th – October 6th Opening Reception: September 15th, 6 – 9 pm . Modern Eden Gallery 801 Greenwich St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA . Line-up: @aaronnagel, @alexandra_manukyan, @alessandradraws, @ania_tomicka, @baotpham, @bellaharrisart, @benhoweart, @viveros_brand, @caiakoopman, @mister_caitlin, @camilladerrico, @chrisguestartist, @christina.bothwell, @cmorey, @conradroset, @erikasculpture, @gosiafineart, @handiedan, @hannahyata, @helicewen, @herakut, @kelogsloops, @hikarishimoda, @horkadolls, @jacubgagnon, @janabrike, @strangeling, @jean_pierre_arboleda, @redrabbit7, @jdalva, @jessicasorentang, @inlander, @jodee_knowles, @adipocere, @cookienamnam, @kelseyjbeckett, @kevinpetersonart, @carlosbob, @dolldrums, @lauracolors, @lbustamante, @lorinelsonart, @marielarkin_, @martinejohanna, @maryjaneansell, @twistedmatter, @naoto_hattori, @mahlimae, @_fernbeds_, @negiyakisoba, @pammyw222, @rodrigoluff, @ronitbaranga, @saminthewolf, @sarah_joncas, @sarah__davey__ @scottradkeart, @sheridebow, @stellaimhultberg, @taramcpherson, @tombagshaw, @tracylewisart, @mynameistran, @officialtroybrooks, @dholbachie, @youngchun_art, @zoekellerart. . To receive the Collectors Preview email Gallery Director, Kim Larson at kim@moderneden.com . . . #beautifulbizarremagazine #artmagazine #newcontemporaryart #contemporaryart #art #modernedengallery #ephemeral #troybrooks #drawing #colouredpencil #smoke #surrealart #popsurrealism #newcontemporaryart

A post shared by beautifulbizarremagazine (@beautifulbizarremagazine) on Jul 30, 2018 at 1:28am PDT

6. Casimir Lee

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Can you feel the Klimt inspiration in these colorful artworks by @casimir0304 ? Which one is your favorite? . . . #beautifulbizarremagazine #illustration #digitalart #fantasy #klimt #femaleform #goddess #casimirlee

A post shared by beautifulbizarremagazine (@beautifulbizarremagazine) on Dec 8, 2018 at 4:58pm PST

5. Jade Merien

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Awesome digital painting by @jademerien . . . #beautifulbizarremagazine #digitalart #digitalpainting #fox #darkart #gothicart #JadeMere

A post shared by beautifulbizarremagazine (@beautifulbizarremagazine) on Sep 1, 2018 at 5:47pm PDT

4. Banksy

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Did you hear about @banksy’s prank? His work shown here, "Girl with Balloon" sold at @sothebys on Friday night for £1.04m and when the hammer fell the painting began to self destruct. Shredding the artwork in its frame. . We would love to hear what you think about Banksy's prank. What do you think he is saying about the fine art establishment? What does this say about the art world in general? Do you like it/ hate it? . . . #beautifulbizarremagazine #art #artmagazine #banksy #banksyprank #painting

A post shared by beautifulbizarremagazine (@beautifulbizarremagazine) on Oct 6, 2018 at 6:50pm PDT

3. Insane 51

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Which 3D lens do you prefer: red or blue? This mural made in Copenhagen by @insane51 is jaw-dropping! . . . #beautifulbizarremagazine #streetart #mural #3Dart #painting #skull #portrait #video #insane51

A post shared by beautifulbizarremagazine (@beautifulbizarremagazine) on Aug 28, 2018 at 1:47am PDT

2. Jenna Barton

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Some of my favourite works by @dappermouth – which is your fav? . . . #beautifulbizarremagazine #jennabarton #dappermouth #darkart #gothicart #digitalart #goat #hound

A post shared by beautifulbizarremagazine (@beautifulbizarremagazine) on Nov 21, 2018 at 6:38pm PST

And the number 1 Instagram post of 2018 is…

1. Marius Sperlich #freethenipple

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Facebook and Instagram's censorship of art / photography needs to end! #Freethenipple. What right does an American corporation have to affect the arts landscape worldwide? As artists, art appreciators, and collectors, how do you feel about their censorship policies? . Concept & photography by @mariussperlich, Makeup artist @joannabacas. . Via @beinartgallery. . . . #beautifulbizarremagazine #artmagazine #art #photography #sculpture #wearableart #photography #newcontemporaryart #surrealart #surrealphotography

A post shared by beautifulbizarremagazine (@beautifulbizarremagazine) on Aug 19, 2018 at 8:09pm PDT

Thank you again for embracing Beautiful Bizarre Magazine in 2018, we look forward to sharing more amazing art and photography with you in 2019! Meanwhile, you can also see your favourite posts from previous years here and there…