The idea of rejecting either the past or current trends would be the elements of modernism that continued within the postmodern era. Modernism and postmodernism are both concepts that are a reaction to the current standing of the design world, just like any other art era. Art nouveau was a rejection of the industrial age and the fillmore posters were a rejection of swiss modernism in favor of a more organic experience. The only difference between those is that modernism and postmodernism are epochs which do not have a specific art period or style that defines them very well. They are both styles that are a rejection of the old and traditional ways and what makes them different are the execution and beliefs behind the design. These would be elements that continue in postmodernism today. I believe we are still in a postmodern era because there are so many artists nowadays that are constantly rejecting the norm. One example of this would come from a streetwear designer by the name “KITH”. In Kith’s design work we can see him rejecting the norms and creating interesting yet unique clothing. 

 

Kith x Russell Athletic

KITH X Russell Athletic Collaboration. 

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