The Age of Instagram Face

The Age of Instagram Face

12/21/2019

link

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/decade-in-review/the-age-of-instagram-face

summary

In this thought-provoking article, the author reflects on the rise of a specific beauty standard known as the 'Instagram face' over the past decade. The article explores how social media platforms, particularly Instagram, have played a significant role in shaping and promoting this specific aesthetic. It highlights the predominant features associated with the Instagram face, such as full lips, a contoured face, and defined eyebrows, and discusses how these trends have been perpetuated by influencers and celebrities. The author raises questions about the impact of this idealized beauty standard on society and how it may contribute to feelings of inadequacy and insecurity. Overall, the article provides an insightful analysis of the cultural phenomenon and its implications in the age of social media.

tags

digital age ꞏ filter culture ꞏ photo editing ꞏ digital identity ꞏ digital narcissism ꞏ internet culture ꞏ self-presentation ꞏ cultural trends ꞏ social media addiction ꞏ online presence ꞏ identity ꞏ visual storytelling ꞏ instagram ꞏ selfie culture ꞏ online persona ꞏ beauty standards ꞏ body image ꞏ social media influencers ꞏ digital aesthetics ꞏ visual culture ꞏ social media ꞏ beauty industry ꞏ virtual reality ꞏ social media impact ꞏ digital manipulation ꞏ photography ꞏ personal branding ꞏ online popularity ꞏ online fame ꞏ self-image