Digital Culture
Definition
This term refers to the cultural practices, social behaviors, and artistic expressions that have emerged from the widespread use of digital technology, including the internet, social media, and digital devices, often exploring how these technologies shape identity, communication, and creativity.
History
Digital culture has become a dominant force in contemporary society, influencing everything from how we communicate to how we create and consume art, with artists often reflecting on or critiquing the impact of digital technology on our lives and identities.
Notable Examples
Jon Rafman
9-Eyes,
Amalia Ulman
Excellences & Perfections, 2014
Key Artists & Movements
Key figures include Jon Rafman, whose work explores the intersection of the virtual and the real, and Amalia Ulman, whose social media performance art blurs the lines between online personas and real-life identity.
Techniques & Materials
Techniques involve the use of digital photography, video, social media, and internet-based art, often with a focus on the aesthetics and social dynamics of the digital age, as well as the ways in which digital technology alters our perceptions of reality, identity, and culture.
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