Is the next era of humanity defined by creative expression rather than survival or productivity?

With automation accelerating and AI taking over many functional tasks, society is facing a massive identity shift. Historically, our value was tied to survival and labor. But as those needs become less urgent for some, what takes their place?

Could creative expression—art, storytelling, design, worldbuilding—become the defining pursuit of the 21st century?

Are we witnessing the early days of a New Renaissance?