Social media has the ability to send its users into a spiral of self-pity one day and transform their lives through the power of community the next. Canvas8 spoke to Sarah Raphael, co-author ofMixed Feelings, about our love-hate relationship with social media and what this means for brands.

TikTok may be best known for its viral challenges and surreal skits, but the social media app is evolving into much more than a platform for comedy. How are Gen Zers using this digital channel to educate and inspire their peers? And how are their online communities impacting their offline lives?

Visitors to Tate Britain are now able to use their Instagram cameras to see some paintings come to life. Harnessing technology to create immersive experiences in museums and other cultural institutions is one way to broaden their appeal and make them more accessible and egaging.

Teenage girls on TikTok are sharing videos of themselves dancing to their ex's voicemails as an act of defiance against abusive relationships. As Gen Z’s penchant for self-expression moves online, short form video has become a way of creating impactful cultural moments among their friends.