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MARICARMEN TORO
Contemporary artists
Contemporary art and artists play a crucial role in our society for several reasons:
Reflection and social critique: they invite us to reflect on the problems and challenges we face as a society. Artists use their creativity to address relevant issues, such as inequality, injustice, discrimination, and the environmental crisis. Through their works, they raise difficult questions and incite us to question established structures and norms, generating critical dialogue and encouraging social change.
Individual expression and creative freedom: They provide other artists with a platform to express their unique vision of the world. They allow them to explore new ideas, experiment with different media and techniques, and break with traditional artistic conventions. Creative freedom is essential, as it allows artists to explore their identity, emotions, and experiences in an authentic and unrestricted way.
Cultural diversity and intercultural dialogue: They celebrate and promote cultural diversity. Artists from different cultural and geographic backgrounds bring unique and rich perspectives through their art. This not only contributes to the art scene, but also fosters intercultural dialogue, promoting understanding, respect, and appreciation of the diverse cultures present in our globalized society.
Innovation and aesthetic progress: They constantly seek new forms of expression and challenge the boundaries of art. They experiment with new materials, technologies, and artistic approaches, taking art into unexplored territories. This quest for innovation and aesthetic advancement not only enriches the artistic landscape, but also influences other creative disciplines and contributes to cultural development in general.
- MARTICARMEN TORO
- February 10, 2024
Historical documentation and collective memory: Contemporary art acts as a form of historical documentation and collective memory. Artists record and visually depict the events, experiences, and social transformations of their time. Their works become visual testimonies that allow us to understand and remember significant moments in our history, thus preserving our collective memory for future generations.
Gilo, “A different cat”, 2021
In summary, contemporary art and artists play an essential role in our society, providing reflection, critique, individual expression, cultural diversity, aesthetic innovation, and historical documentation. Their contribution enriches us as individuals and as a society and invites us to imagine and build a more inclusive, creative, and conscious future.
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About the author.
Maricarmen Toro is a data analyst and collaborator at arteem/3BElabs since 2023 and she is also an international and Mexican art content creator.
Maricarmen Toro, “Contemporary artists”, arteem, a free space blog, (February, 10, 2024).