Who are we, really? Expanding Identity and Portraiture in the Digital Realm

Identity and the self-portrait has long been a topic of exploration for artists of all media. From the seated portrait, to the snapshot, to video diaries and multimedia installations, artists have often found that their most loyal and telling subjects are, in fact, themselves. These five pieces all deal with the construction, deconstruction or presentation of identity. Though they take on different forms, and offer different takes on a timeless topic, they do it in ways that speak specifically about the present human condition of living in a society driven by the digital.

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