Contemporary Art Characteristics

Contemporary art, as it is inserted in a world with a great flow of information and technological and media innovations, uses these resources as a form of communication.

In addition, it breaks down barriers with regard to the languages of art, uniting different types of artistic work in one work, moving away from traditional supports.

This is a trend that values the rapprochement between art and life, often bringing reflections of the collective scope, combining politics and immateriality. It also brings new characters and subjects, such as racial issues, patriarchy, sexuality and gender issues, inequalities and others.

Inheriting the contesting spirit of the Dadaists, contemporary art is still concerned with investigating itself, raising questions about artistic concepts and fomenting the old question "After all, what is art?".

Another interesting characteristic is the appreciation of the interaction between the public and the work, many artists choose paths in which they seek to provide a unique experience for people who come into contact with the works.