The globalization depicted in 17th century Baroque works like Las Meninas has grown exponentially into the modern age. It affects all aspects of our lives: culture, surroundings, objects, etc. Almost everything we use is a product of some type of globalization. Items are designed in one part of the world, manufactured in another, and sold in yet another region. Having something from across the ocean is no longer a prized phenomenon; it is commonplace.
Most notable, perhaps, is the way globalization is seen across all media forms. Movies, music, television, plays, and literature increasingly feature global perspectives and are produced for worldwide audiences. “Foreign” films, like Parasite and Roma, have been wildly successful in American markets and garnered numerous awards. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube create a universal platform where content from every continent is shared. The ability to communicate with other cultures quickly and easily has allowed certain media to appeal to worldwide audiences. Also, it allows societies to share their trends with the rest of the globe. In many cases, these trends become popular in other countries as well. K-pop for example originated in Asia but, due to globalization, has become wildly popular in the Americas. Media is no longer restricted to the area where it is produced. Thus, it is made with worldwide implications in mind and often combines multiple influences to appeal across country lines.