Autore
Bertoli, Asia

Titolo
Performing Identity: A Theoretical View on Grillz as Prosthetic Hypoicons
Periodico
Reti, saperi, linguaggi
Anno: 2024 - Volume: 21 - Fascicolo: 2 - Pagina iniziale: 343 - Pagina finale: 356

Grillz, ornamental dental accessories, serve as potent symbols of cultural identity and social status, notably within hip-hop culture and beyond. This study utilizes Umberto Eco’s prosthesis theory, positioning grillz as “magnificative prosthesesµ that amplify communicative expression. By introducing the concept of identity performativity, the research investigates how grillz enable individuals to assert and negotiate identities. Through historical and contemporary analysis, it demonstrates how grillz challenge societal norms and empower marginalized communities. Additionally, the study examines social media’s role in normalizing grillz within mainstream fashion, highlighting their function as cultural artifacts situated at the intersection of material culture, identity, and digital mediation.



SICI: 2279-7777(2024)21:2<343:PIATVO>2.0.ZU;2-F
Testo completo: https://www.rivisteweb.it/download/article/10.12832/115547
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