Selfie, Temporality, and Contemporary Photography

This book explores the relationship between the face, identity, photography, and temporality, focusing on the temporal episteme of selfie practice. It investigates how the selfie imposes a dominant ideology on subjectivity by manipulating the affect of time, using theories from Katharina Pistor, Jacques Lacan, Rögnvaldur Ingthorsson, and Hans Belting. It will be of interest to scholars in visual culture, history of photography, critical theory, and philosophy.

Format: Hardback
Length: 178 pages
Publication date: 10 May 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the intricate relationship between the face, identity, photography, and temporality, with a specific focus on the temporal episteme of selfie practice. Claire Raymond takes readers on a thought-provoking journey as she explores how selfies engage with time and self, emerging from the capitalist ideologies of identity and time. Through the lens of various theories, including those of Katharina Pistor, Jacques Lacan, Rögnvaldur Ingthorsson, and Hans Belting, Raymond uncovers the ways in which the selfie imposes a dominant ideology on subjectivity by manipulating the affect of time.

In contrast to the self-portrait, the selfie offers a unique perspective on self-representation. The book discusses a range of artists who have incorporated selfies into their work, including James Tylor, Shelley Niro, Ellen Carey, Graham MacIndoe, and LaToya Ruby Frazier. These artists offer valuable insights into the evolving nature of self-expression and the role of technology in shaping our understanding of identity.

The book appeals to scholars working in diverse fields, including visual culture, history of photography, critical theory, philosophy, and the intersection of aesthetic theory and theories of ontology, epistemology, and temporality. It provides a rich and nuanced exploration of the selfie's temporal implications, challenging readers to reconsider their understanding of self-identity and the role of photography in shaping our perception of time.

Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the complex interplay between the face, identity, photography, and temporality. It offers a thought-provoking and insightful perspective on a topic that is increasingly relevant in our digital age.

Weight: 574g
Dimension: 178 x 252 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367332785