Pantarei: Jurnal Kreativitas dan Inovasi
Vol 1 No 2 (2026): Negosiasi Makna, Teknologi, dan Budaya Visual di Era Kecerdasan Buatan dan Media

Analisis Seni Sebagai Medium Disrupsi dalam Strategi Visual Mendorong Wacana Sosial di Era Post Truth

Aliyah (Universitas Muhammadiyah)
Widya Oktary Setiawardhani (Universitas Muhammadiyah)
Amanda (Universitas Muhammadiyah)



Article Info

Publish Date
16 Jan 2026

Abstract

The post-truth era has given rise to an information crisis that blurs the boundaries between facts and opinions andtriggers social and political polarization in the public space. In this context, visual art is present as a medium ofdisruption that is able to intervene in dominant discourse through symbolic strategies, participatory aesthetics, andvisual criticism. This research uses a qualitative-descriptive approach with literature studies and visual semioticanalysis of the works of artists and collectives such as Taring Padi, Banksy, JR, and ruangrupa. The results show thatart not only represents social reality but actively shapes a counter-narrative to disinformation through visuals thatevoke emotions, trigger awareness, and build critical community participation. Visual art in the post-truth era used to be a strategic communication tool that was not only aesthetic but also political and ideological

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Journal Info

Abbrev

pantarei

Publisher

Subject

Arts Education Social Sciences

Description

PANTAREI Journal is a peer-reviewed academic journal that serves as a multidisciplinary forum for critical inquiry and scholarly discussion on creativity and innovation within the contexts of education, art, and social sciences. The journal integrates both theoretical perspectives and practical ...