In the past decade, social media platforms have converted not just the way we communicate but the very fabric of how we perceive ourselves and others. Among these platforms, Instagram has surfaced as a particularly potent space where identity, aspiration, and performance intersect. Unlike Twitter, which thrives on text, or Facebook, which blends particular connections and news, Instagram is a visually- driven terrain where images and videos recount lives. It’s then that druggies curate, edit, and perform individualities, negotiating the delicate balance between authenticity and idealization.
