Self-life Inscription
Photos courtesy of wonderful Bianca! Taking an aesthetic photos of a study space takes time and skill.
In many ways, the selfie exemplifies the undeniable force of self-life inscription in contemporary culture and politics that has motivated this book, and the need for scholars of contemporary culture to develop responsive, sensitive frames for reading the importance of everyday acts of mediated self-representation. (175-6) Poletti, Anna. "Conclusion: Life Matters." Stories of the Self: Life Writing after the Book, New York, USA: New York University Press, 2020.
Selfies and self-life inscription: Does the act of taking a selfie capture a life (story) or is the narrative inscribed post-selfie? If selfies are automedial in nature, they can be used as a political tool and a historical record like Ai Weiwei's exhibition.

















