# Selfie-Themed Art Exhibitions 'From Selfie to Self-Expression' Will Display at the Saatchi Gallery By Joey Haar | Published 2017-01-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/from-selfie-to-selfexpression References: [androidcentral](http://www.androidcentral.com/huawei-partners-saatchi-gallery-selfie-exhibition) & [saatchigallery](http://www.saatchigallery.com/selfie/) 'From Selfie to Self-Expression' is an upcoming art exhibition scheduled for the [Saatchi Gallery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threadwork-women-redefining-fiber-arts) in London. A product of a partnership between the gallery and [Huawei](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freeclip-2-s), the electronics producer, the gallery will explore this novel form of self-expression while accepting the work of international artists (whether amateur or professional) through the form of selfies. Fine art and visual media are no strangers to self-depictions. Self portraits have been part of the art history canon since the Renaissance and earlier. Nonetheless, the popularity of selfies represent a paradigm shift in that self-representation, both because of the capabilities of the technology (q.v. smartphones with front-facing cameras) and its mass availability. From Selfie to Self-Expression looks to explore the ways in which that difference exists. Interested entrants in the exhibition can upload their selfies to the Saatchi Gallery website. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Selfie Art:** The rise of selfie-themed art exhibitions presents an opportunity for artists and galleries to explore the relationship between technology and self-expression. - **Crowdsourced Curation:** The use of crowd-sourcing for curation in selfie-themed art exhibitions allows for wider participation and greater diversity of representation. - **Art and Technology Partnership:** Collaborations between the art and technology industries, as seen in the 'From Selfie to Self-Expression' exhibition, offer opportunities for innovation in the way we approach art creation and distribution. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art Galleries:** Art galleries can leverage selfie-themed exhibitions to attract and engage with younger, tech-savvy audiences, while exploring new ways of curating and exhibiting art. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can partner with art galleries and artists to showcase the capabilities of their products in creating and sharing self-expression through selfies and other visual media. - **Social Media:** Social media platforms can expand their role in the art world by partnering with galleries and artists to facilitate the creation, curation, and distribution of self-portraits and other visual content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-world-in-my-hand.md) - [Generative AI Historical Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-selfie-2.md) - [Smartphone-Focused Portrait Gallery Activations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-gallery.md) - [Boundary-Pushing AR Outdoor Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-me-this-is-us.md) - [AI-Curated Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-trending.md) - [Boundless Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frameless-experience.md) - [Modern Museum Solo Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fangirl.md) - [Collaborative 3D Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reframe-installation.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md)