Contemporary. (Meaning)

 

The meaning of Contemporary according to CONTEMPORARY | meaning, definition in Cambridge English Dictionary is: 

"Contemporary music/literature/art/fashion 

Although the play was written hundreds of years ago, it still has a contemporary feel to it. 

I wanted to update my kitchen and put in something more contemporary" 

 
 

It refers to art or ideas which are relevant to the present. For example, a production of William Shakespeare's Othello could be rewritten for the present but keep the original narrative but have subtle changes like the events occurring in the present. Or the language can be contemporary to make it accessible for today's generation.  

Contemporary ideas are important in business and the arts. It's a sign of being relevant and having the ability to keep up with today's trends in today's fast paced world. An artist or business that is forward looking will be recognised and seen as innovative by the public.  

Especially in the arts, it is important to keep up with trends and to use platforms that reflect this relevance such as Instagram and Linkin In. This assures your audience is wide and far reaching as well as being relevant to your practice. If you are in contact with practitioners who are as contemporary in ideas as yourself, this will influence your creativity and contribute to your sell ability in the marketplace. Meaning, your work will be more successful and be relevant-in touch with the zeitgeist (the spirit of the age).

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I'm I Contemporary?

My images in the past were of nature such as birds. however, I have diversified through the help of the university staff to engage more with other styles and genres. A lot of my images are inspired from Instagram and social issues. I feel this diversification has helped me be more contemporary in my practice. In particular, I am enjoying the genre of dystopian fiction in my photography. I have noticed that this genre is very popular today with numerous series on such as The Handmaids Tale, The Snowpiercer, Divergent series and Black Mirror. Using this as a concept assures my work is relevant and all this material will help my practice. 

Appropriation created by me. Monopoly banking and LS Lowry. Concept in Neoliberal economics.