With people self-isolating around the world, creatives and cultural institutions are using Instagram to entertain their bored followers. Social media assistant Daria Casalini has put together a list of light-hearted design and architecture accounts that offer respite from the news.

 

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A post shared by Royal Academy (@royalacademyarts) on Mar 20, 2020 at 3:07am PDT

Royal Academy
The social media team at the Royal Academy knows how to create relatable content that will make you smile.
Recent posts from the British art institution include a roll of toilet paper taped to a wall like Maurizio Cattelan's banana, and a list of family activities to do at home with children.
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A post shared by JACQUEMUS (@jacquemus) on Mar 16, 2020 at 2:24pm PDT

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Fashion designer Simon Porte Jacquemus is encouraging his followers to get creative with the "Jacquemus challenge".
The French designer asked his audience to use an item of his clothing line and mix it with items found in their homes, such as fruits and plants, to make fun portraits.
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A post shared by Jean Jullien (@jean_jullien) on Mar 20, 2020 at 6:27am PDT

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French illustrator Jean Jullien is sharing playful drawings to bring some light ...