Instagram is still one of the best places to discover art before it hits a gallery wall. A few types of pages worth following:
Curated feed accounts
Pages that don't make art, they just have great taste and post it consistently. These are the fastest way to find new artists without digging.
Working artist studios
Following the process, not just the finished piece, builds a different kind of connection. You see the mess before the masterpiece.
Small gallery accounts
Independent galleries post shows you'll never hear about otherwise, especially in cities that aren't New York or LA.
Start with a handful of each type. The algorithm does the rest once it knows your taste. If you're the one posting, not just following, here's how to actually grow an account.