CultureAugust 27, 2026
abjection
ab-JEK-shun
Definition
The state of being cast off, degraded, or brought low; in artistic theory, it often refers to the representation of things that disturb conventional boundaries of identity or social order.
Etymology
The word originates from the Latin 'abjectio,' meaning a 'throwing away' or 'despondency,' derived from the verb 'abicere,' which combines 'ab' (away) and 'jacere' (to throw).
In the news
The article uses the term to describe one of the aesthetic frameworks employed by artist Khushi, whose work utilizes the visual language of abjection to challenge traditional patriarchal structures and social identities.
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