Robin Cembalest

Exchange Topic: Instagram & Self
April 2024

Respected journalist, influential Instagrammer, and the former longtime editor of ARTnews, Robin Cembalest teaches arts professionals to communicate effectively across all editorial channels. Over 16 years at the helm of ARTnews, Cembalest shepherded the century-old magazine into the digital era, expanding its content and training generations of interns, writers, and editors. In 2014, she launched her business Robin Cembalest Editorial Strategies, helping art-world clients to design and implement mission-based content. She leads professional development workshops in writing, social media, and other essential skills at art schools, residencies, museums, professional organizations, and offers affordable classes for individuals on Eventbrite. Widely published in the art and mainstream press, Cembalest is best known today as @rcembalest, the handle of her popular Instagram.