Boston Art Review (BAR) has published an article titled “Persona” Crafts a Lineage of Performed Identity, exploring how contemporary artists use persona and self-performance to trace a lineage of identity construction. The piece examines works by artists who adopt alter egos or theatrical roles to challenge fixed notions of selfhood, drawing connections to historical precedents in art and culture.
This article matters because it highlights a growing trend in contemporary art where identity is treated as a fluid, performative construct rather than a stable category. By framing persona as a lineage, BAR contributes to broader cultural conversations about authenticity, representation, and the politics of self-presentation in an era of social media and digital personas.