Is the ‘Death of the Author’ Theory Relevant in the Age of Social Media?

Social media reshapes authorship, blurring the line between artist and audience. Discover how platforms like Instagram and TikTok challenge traditional views on artistic meaning, redefining Barthes' ‘Death of the Author’ theory.

Is the ‘Death of the Author’ Theory Relevant in the Age of Social Media?
Who truly shapes the meaning of art in the digital age—the artist, or the collective voice of social media? Photo by Jakob Owens.