Selfie in Modern World
Words: 589 Pages: 2 4948Deconstructing the word "selfie" reveals that at its core, it is about the "self" and promoting one's appearance in an authentic way. It is curious then, that in order for a photo to be a "true" selfie, it must be shared with others. The selfie exists as a form of self-expression, yet is ultimately reliant on the social network for its legitimacy. This differs from other conventional forms of contemporary art, which are not immediately launched into the internet for […]