Sometimes the last thing you want is to follow another person on Twitter. Maybe you're trying to keep your following/follower ratio in check, or maybe you just can't keep up with all the information. We can see both sides, but frankly, there are too many exciting individuals in art and design to ignore or miss out on. Some tweet out their own work and writing, others share images of their day-to-day experiences, others give advice and motivational quotes, and others simply keep you up to speed with the trends and happenings of the art world. 

You may be wondering who can or should guide your Twitter feed into 2013 and beyond. We've made it easy for you. They come from all parts of the world and work in different fields, but they're all important. Enjoy our selection of 50 Influential Art Figures to Follow on Twitter.

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