Gobalization and post modern art
Post modern emerged as a reaction to modernism and this type of art includes several different things including photography, video art, performance art, installations, etc. The diversity in postmodernism allowed for levels of experimentation through artists exploring different themes including multiculturalism, technology and globalization. Globalization has impacted postmodern art significantly through culture, identity and social structures.
Elephant Outside The Box
Metis Atash | Swarovski Crystals Sculpture23x20x31 cm | 9x7x12 in
Metis Atash is a German artist who creates different sculptures combining pop art aesthetics along with conceptual art traditions, creating these unique pieces of art with bold colors that have deep spiritual meaning while also referencing the history of art and fashion. She sculpts using fiberglass, acrylic paint, automotive lacquer and Swarovski crystals to decorate her pieces. Atash uses her art as a powerful medium for communication, transcending linguistic and cultural boundaries to demonstrate empathy and unity among diverse groups. Her art combines conceptual, minimalist and pop art traditions uniting contemporary and glamorous aesthetics with insightful, spiritual meanings. I would own this piece of art or some of her other sculptures because of how beautiful and meaningful they are.
Nam June Paik, TV Buddha (1974). New York City.
This video installation created by Nam June Paik demonstrates the intersection between art and technology which reflects the evolving cultural landscape. He produced different versions of his work titled TV Buddha where the Buddha is watching his own real-time image on a TV screen. It includes a Buddha statue, a TV monitor and a closed-circuit camera. These elements explore different themes such as the intersection between religion and technology, the nature of self-reflection and the audience's role within the artwork. The symbolism behind this piece of art is how the Buddha, a truth seeker represents oriental wisdom while watching TV, a mass medium representing modern civilization which combines historical culture and modern technology. What's really fascinating about this piece is how in real time, where there is an audience, the audience appears on the TV screen when they lean towards the screen to watch what the Buddha sees.
This work of art created by Andy Warhol includes pop art and it explores themes of consumerism, mass production and the everyday life. He uses a production technique borrowed from advertising called silkscreen printing in which he reproduces an industrial motif and repeats it in patterns. Globalization is seen in his art by him using a mass produced product as his subject, challenging traditional art concepts and highlighting the pervasive influence of commercialism.
Takashi Murakami started a superflat movement starting in the early 2000's which was a postmodern art movement that blended traditional Japanese art with pop culture. It has a lack of depth with a focus on flat surfaces, emphasizing two dimensional imagery. He explores the themes of consumerism, sexuality and the relationship between high and low art. The superflat term is used to describe the aesthetic he observed in in Japanese art, historically and contemporarily. There are several smiling flowers, characters with exaggerated features and bright and bold colors.
Jeff Koons is known for his distinctive style which blurs the lines between fine art and kitsch. He utilizes everyday, mass produced objects and imagery in his artwork, exploring the themes of consumerism, pop culture and the nature of art. This specific art incorporates elements of pop culture, religious imagery, celebrity worship and a playful quality. This artwork is not very appealing to me but there is some symbolism.
This interactive installation created by Rafael Lozano features many incandescent light bulbs. There is an interface placed on a side of the room that has a sensor which detects the heart rate of participants. This sensor creates a symphony showing the uniqueness of the individual and the power of humanity. This art demonstrates the integration of technology which expanded the boundaries of post-modern art, allowing different forms of artistic expression such as virtual reality and digital manipulations. I think this type of art is beautiful and I really like how it's interactive.
References
Art and Globalization: The Artworks of Metis Atash - Eden Gallery. (2023). EDEN Gallery. https://www.eden-gallery.com/news/art-and-globalization-the-powerful-works-of-metis-atash
Elephant Outside The Box - Metis Atash - EDEN Gallery. (2025). EDEN Gallery. https://www.eden-gallery.com/artwork/metis-atash-elephant-outside-the-box-2
ATASH, Metis | Galerie de Bellefeuille. (2024, November 19). Galerie de Bellefeuille. https://debellefeuille.com/artist/atash-metis/#biography
TV Buddha | NJP ARTCENTER. (n.d.). https://prenjpac-en.ggcf.kr/archives/artwork/n008_tv-buddha
MoMA. (n.d.). Campbell’s Soup Cans. The Museum of Modern Art; MoMA. https://www.moma.org/collection/works/79809
Art and Design Gallery & Exhibitions in Miami, Florida. (2023). Artlife.com. https://artlife.com/news/what-is-superflat-a-guide-to-takashi-murakamis-art-movement
The Art Story. (2011). Jeff Koons. The Art Story. https://www.theartstory.org/artist/koons-jeff/
Lozano-Hemmer, R. (2006). Rafael Lozano-Hemmer - Project “Pulse Room.” Www.lozano-Hemmer.com. https://www.lozano-hemmer.com/pulse_room.php
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Pop art to me has always felt like something that should be 3D looking 2D. Sort of like how pop art inspired make up looks make a person look like they're just a painting. So 'Elephant Outside the Box' is such a cool concept for a sculpture. Thank you for providing the measurements with it, it's good to take into account the size of artwork. I love that you've featured many different mediums, especially an interactive art piece. Works like 'Pulse Room' are so technical and require so much work to set up but can create an amazing art experience. I agree, it's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour insights on Rafael Lozano-Hammer made me think about how art can engage audiences in unique ways. In my own post, I used Jeff Koons' Michael Jackson statue and Andy Warhol's "Campbell's Soup Cans" on the influence of celebrity culture in art, I see parallels in how all the artists reflect and critique consumerism and fame. I really enjoyed your post!
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