A word meaning to place objects next to one another to create contrast. It has widely been used in the art world, and, unfortunately, has been picked up by art students. This means that if there is any contrast in any given student piece, you are bound to hear this word when critique time comes around.
Student A: The artist is creating a vivid dialogue through the use of the miniscule color-blocked area of the painting juxtaposes the gargantuan, overpowering, almost didactic imagery encompassing it.
Student B: You're just trying to use big words at this point, aren't you?
The juxtaposition of Brie Ann's milky white body with Tyrone's darkest ebony hue while making love shockingly revealed the contrast and ethereal beauty of their interracial rapture.
When sitting near or next to someone and posting on their Facebookwall. This sometimes happens at cafes or in school computer labs, even among roommates. (comes from the word juxtapositioning)
I was creepin' on my roommate's page while he was next to me and I couldn't resist juxtaposting on his wall.
An insult used for aspiring artists who conform to and imitate the "low brow" style of artwork often featured in Juxtapoz magazine.
A person who regurgitates the low brow art movement ungenuinly as a kitchy popculture fad.
"That Andrew guy is such a Juxtapozer. All he paints is graffiti letters and tattoo flash."
"Did you see Dana's new Ed Hardy boots she wore to the gallery opening yesterday? What a juxtapozer."
"Geoffrey crtiqued Suzie's artwork by saying, " It is difficult for me to tell your drawings apart from the other juxtapozers in this class. If you can afford art school it is clear you are not a street artist."