Beyond the Frame: The Rise and Power of “Zero Image” Culture

We live in an era of unprecedented visual saturation. High-resolution screens grace our pockets, generative AI floods feeds with hyper-detailed photorealism, and every fleeting moment of human existence is cataloged, filtered, and broadcasted. Yet, quietly running counter to this neon-drenched sensory overload, a fascinating cultural and aesthetic counter-movement is taking shape: the rise of “zero image” culture.