Arts+Culture / NewsInstagram troll wages war on ‘bullshit’ art worldThe anonymous @icallb account is calling BS on every artist, institution and gallery you can imagine (and James Franco)ShareLink copied ✔️June 19, 2014Arts+CultureNewsText Zing Tsjeng @icallb's greatest hits Today marks the start of Art Basel, but some people aren't so impressed with the mega-bucks fairs and institutions of the art world. One anonymous critic has set Instagram alight with their scathing remarks and A+ trolling of art world figures including Jeff Koons, MoMA, Christie's, Frieze Art Fair and James Franco (obviously). @icallb's stated aim is to "call bullshit" on the art world. Or, as the user puts it in their profile: "Don't believe the hype." This hasn't gone down too well with the targets of @icallb's wrath. High-profile collector and art dealer Stefan Simchowitz was disturbed enough to leave numerous repeated comments on the account. "Why don't you show us some things that you think are not bs," he writes. "Show us some art that you like. Negatives need a positive or is this just your side show for 3 minutes of hater fame." @icallb's response: "Slightly #OBSESSED much?" Here's @icallb on Jeff Koons's latest naked shoot for Vanity Fair: Way harsh, Tai. "Depending on who you ask, the anonymous Instagrammer is either launching uncalled-for attacks, or saying the things we all wish we could," writes Cait Munro at Artnet. "But if some random person hiding behind an Instagram account doesn’t keep the art world in check, then who will?" In other words, hide yo art collections, hide yo Instagram – @icallb is coming for you. Dazed reached out to @icallb, but they don't seem too interested in anything other than dishing out witty barbs and put-downs. But hey, who can blame them? The art world is rich in people to skewer. Check out the gallery above for some of @icallb's signature posts. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingPure Sex: Photos from the relaunch of the cult 80s goth brandThe newly revived Pure Sex England has teamed with iconic club night Batcave, and we met the minds behind the next era of gothFashionFashionPhotos of the ‘techno sluts’ at Berlin’s all-day runway raveBeautyWhy are women now talking like looksmaxxers?Beauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaArt & PhotographyThe Japanese photographers finding beauty in what others overlook PumaLife & CultureMeet freestyle footballer Janella HernandezMusicOlivia Rodrigo: ‘A breakup can be an opportunity to redirect your life’Life & CultureThe 10 best moments from a cursed World CupBeautyThe sexiest flesh-baring Instagram accounts you need to followEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy