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An Ideological Critique of Robert Gober’s ‘Untitled’ Exhibition

We live in an intangible reality. We live in a reality of media, capital, and ideology. The things we depend on are completely superficial. But our lives feel real. It is easy to understand that money isn’t real and the economy is something that we have concocted in our minds. In spite of this, the…

Consumerism as Religion

“The conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and opinions of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country.” Edward Bernays, Propaganda (1928) The T.V show ‘Hoarders’ gained popularity on TLC about…