Creativity, Authenticity, and the Non-Instrumental Nature of Art: A Phenomenological Inquiry

Key Points

• The research aims to explore the essence of creativity and its relationship with authenticity in art.
• Conducted a phenomenological inquiry into artistic expression and creativity.
• Analyzed the impact of audience expectations and algorithmic influences on art.
• Distinguished between authentic and instrumentalized forms of creativity.
• Demonstrated that authentic artistic expression arises from lived experience rather than audience intention.
• Revealed that contemporary art is often shaped by consumer demands and algorithms.
• Positioned art as a non-purposeful act, with its effects on others being incidental.

Abstract