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pastiche to critique the systems that define and creation, we recognize the fluidity and diversity
validate art. For example, Cindy Sherman's inherent in artistic expression. This approach

"Untitled Film Stills" deconstruct stereotypes and allows for a more inclusive understanding of art,
conventions of female representation in media. one that embraces a wide range of mediums,
By adopting various personas and styles, styles, and cultural contexts. It challenges the

Sherman exposes the constructed nature of notion that art must fit within predefined
identity and the fluidity of meaning in art. The parameters and instead celebrates the innovative
idea that art exists in a state of constant flux and transformative potential of artistic practice.
aligns with the postmodern emphasis on process (The Editor)
over product. Art is seen not as a finished object

but as an ongoing dialogue between the artist,
the artwork, and the audience. This dynamic
interaction allows for multiple interpretations

and recontextualizations, reflecting the diverse
and ever-changing nature of contemporary
society. The claim that art as creation is a
commentary on the postmodern condition
highlights the fluid and multifaceted nature of

art. It challenges us to embrace the plurality of
meanings and the deconstruction of traditional
hierarchies, recognizing that art is an evolving

practice that resists fixed definitions. By
understanding art as a process of continual
reinterpretation, we can appreciate its capacity
to reflect and engage with the complexities of
the modern world. The statement "art as

creation" serves as a catalyst for deeper inquiry
into the nature of art. It invites us to question
established norms and explore the myriad ways

in which art can be understood and experienced.
In the contemporary art world, where
boundaries are continually pushed and
redefined, this assertion is not a denial of art's
existence but a call to expand our understanding

of what art can be.

This perspective encourages us to move beyond

traditional definitions and categories that have
Sandra Poulson. Installation view of Este quarto parece uma República!, 2025.
long dominated the art world. By viewing art as a Courtesy Jahmek Contemporary Art. © 2025 The Museum of Modern Art, New
York.. Photo: Dami Vaughan

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