Social media filters have had a decisive influence on the aesthetics of our timelines for some time now. Edited imagery is ubiquitous, far beyond simple colour corrections. We all use filters, transforming ourselves into older or younger versions of ourselves, into cartoon characters or trolls. At the same time, the technical possibilities are becoming more and more complex: old photos are starting to dance, black-and-white shots can be coloured effortlessly. But this development is not without impact on our relationship to reality: from body politics in social media to deep fakes.
Berit Glanz shows how filters have changed the internet and ventures an outlook on their future.