The creation and distribution of infographics has exploded and become the most widespread and effective form of visual communication of data and statistics. This is especially beneficial for arts marketers, who relish in the ability to absorb data through creatively illustrated patterns, trends, and relationships. Recently, we've seen the rise of some new influential players in the game of social media, such as Pinterest, Instagram, and Google+. Here are the 13 most timely, more chic, and more instructive infographics to give you this year's biggest trends and best practices for staying ahead of the digital marketing curve.