There Is Another Way: Making Art Without Social Media

I hate social media, and I know you do too. As artists, we are being abused by social media platforms' billionaire, bunker-dwelling owners who shape, control, and monetize our art while giving nothing back.I've had enough of it. In this episode, I describe how I am refusing to use social media as the destination for my art. Instead, people will have to come to my website to see it.I am even putting extra effort into making it unshareable on social media.Why? Because I don't want deodorant ads running across my art while others monetize it. I am not even going to host my documentary series on YouTube because I have made a political decision not to host the videos on U.S.-owned platforms because they support the psychotic Trump government.As artists, we should stand up for our principles, improve the quality of our art, and protect it from tech-bro abuse and monetization. If my work becomes obscure because of this decision, that's fine, because I have never been happier about any decision in my life.TRIBE – Custom Made Sterling Silver Trophy Belt Buckles and Jewelry – Product of Canada https://tribe.caSend an email to [email protected] to get on our mailing list or to order custom jewelry products from TRIBE.The Cannabis Goldsmith is an Art & Design podcast produced by TRIBE COMMUNICATIONS INC. in Ontario, Upper Canada. © and ℗ 2026 Alex DordevicTRIBE is a registered trademark