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Xpiritualism en · NOUN

Etymology

Blend of X + spiritualism.

Meanings

1. (Internet, qualifier:aesthetic, uncountable) A digital outsider art movement and internet aesthetic that combines early 2000s web culture, New Age spirituality, esotericism, and foreign internet imagery into surreal digital collages.
   • Xpiritualism started online as a loose visual current rather than a movement with rules. The hashtag xpiritualism became a place where meme logic, spirituality, sadness, and self-analysis sit side by side. [...] Xpiritualism also stretches beyond feeds. In live performance contexts, it has taken shape through sound, video, light, objects, and bodies, layering existing xpiritualism images with their captions, comments, and users 2026 March 14, Sabukaru Online, China’s Xpiritual Turn: Faith After the Feed:
   • For me, xpiritualism isn't necessarily about traditional spirits, but more about a supernatural, often gothic or dark fantasy aesthetic that blends mystery with undeniable elegance. [...] Beyond the visuals, xpiritualism art often evokes a certain emotion. It's about feeing a sense of awe, fascination, and sometimes a little bit of respectful fear. 2024 May 11, Serowid, Morrigan:

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