NARRATIVES OF IDENTITY IN CONTEMPORARY VISUAL ARTS AND CULTURAL EXPRESSION
Keywords:
Contemporary visual arts, Identity narratives, Cultural expression, Globalization and diaspora, Postcolonial perspectives, Memory and representationAbstract
This article examines the multifaceted narratives of identity in contemporary visual arts and cultural expression, situating them within the broader contexts of globalization, postcolonial legacies, gender politics, digital technologies, memory, and ecological consciousness. Identity is approached not as a fixed essence but as a dynamic and relational process shaped by history, social interaction, and cultural negotiation. The analysis emphasizes how artists employ diverse media and practices to articulate experiences of diaspora, challenge dominant frameworks, reclaim marginalized voices, and engage audiences in reimagining belonging. Attention is given to the ways in which contemporary art operates as both an aesthetic and political act, highlighting its role in constructing, contesting, and transforming cultural identities in the twenty-first century. Ultimately, the study underscores the capacity of visual arts to function as a critical site for dialogue and reflection, where individual subjectivities intersect with collective narratives to address the complexities of human existence in a rapidly changing world.
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