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Mirror, Mirror: How the Humble Selfie Became a Serious Art Form

Mirror, Mirror: How the Humble Selfie Became a Serious Art Form

What started as a bathroom mirror snapshot has quietly evolved into one of the most culturally significant forms of visual expression in contemporary art. Self-portraiture is no longer just for Rembrandt — it's for everyone with a lens and something to say. Here's why that shift is a bigger deal than most people realize.