Néstor García Canclini is a leading Latin American thinker whose work delves deeply into cultural transformations in modern society. His research focuses on the complex intersections between aesthetics, art, anthropology, and the creative strategies of young people. Canclini examines how individuals and groups navigate globalization and hybrid cultures, offering insights into how we contend with an ever-changing world. His analyses highlight how culture and identity are continually shaped and reshaped in today's interconnected global landscape.
A leading figure in cultural studies worldwide, Nestor Garcia Canclini is a Latin American thinker who has consistently sought to understand the impact of globalization. In this book, newly available in English, he considers how globalization is imagined by artists, academics, migrants, and entrepreneurs, all of whom traverse boundaries and engage in multicultural interactions.
Art is expanding into urban development and the design and tourism industries. Art practices based on objects are displaced by practices based on contexts. Aesthetic distinctions dissolve as artworks are inserted into the media, urban spaces, digital networks, and social forums. This book deals with this topic.
Examines the threats to Latin American cultural identity in a global marketplace - now with a new introduction!