Aesthetics, Arts, and Politics in a Global World

Daniel Herwitz explores how culture has shifted from the era of decolonization and nationalism to one dominated by global markets and networks. Focusing on art and music across diverse regions like India, Mexico, South Africa, Australia, and China, Herwitz argues that contemporary cultural politics and art are now 'post-postcolonial.' He examines how the rules for cultural authenticity are disappearing as young people connect with global culture, and how art production has changed, impacting tradition, heritage, and its circulation.