'From Selfie to Self-Expression' Will Display at the Saatchi Gallery
Joey Haar — January 23, 2017 — Art & Design
References: saatchigallery & androidcentral
'From Selfie to Self-Expression' is an upcoming art exhibition scheduled for the Saatchi Gallery in London. A product of a partnership between the gallery and Huawei, 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.
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 Themes
1. 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.
2. Crowdsourced Curation - The use of crowd-sourcing for curation in selfie-themed art exhibitions allows for wider participation and greater diversity of representation.
3. 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.
Industry Implications
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
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