The Moving Image Contemporary Art Fair is launching the 'National #Selfie Gallery' as a new installation. The exhibit is a little more sophisticated than the typical duck-face or bathroom mirror selfies found on Facebook; instead, it is a collection of 30-second video clips from artists all over the US and Europe. The assemblage of videos are meant to explore the exhibitionism of the selfie (otherwise known throughout history as 'the self-portrait').
The proliferation of social media and technology has allowed the self-portrait to become a widely used art form. In other words, the practice is no longer reserved for those with superior artistic talent (think Van Gogh;) anyone with a smartphone can snap and share a selfie these days.
Curators Kyle Chayka and Marina Galperina explain, "Self-portraiture is the most democratic creative medium available both as a performative outlet for the social self and an intimate vehicle of personal catharsis, for artists and non-artists alike."
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Digital Self-portraiture
- Explore the rise of self-portraits as a widely used art form enabled by social media and technology.
- Exhibitionism in Selfies
- Discover how the selfie has become a medium for self-expression and performative outlet for the social self.
- Artistic Democratization
- Witness the democratization of self-portraiture, making it accessible to both artists and non-artists alike.
Sectors Adopting This
- Art and Exhibition
- The art industry can explore new forms of digital self-portraiture exhibitions, engaging with broader audiences.
- Social Media and Technology
- The social media and technology industry can continue to innovate tools and platforms that enable self-expression through selfies.
- Photography and Imaging
- The photography and imaging industry can adapt to the rise of the selfie as a popular form of self-portraiture, catering to the evolving needs of enthusiasts and professionals.
