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“Are we asserting the easy dominion of our civilization over all times and all places, as signs that we casually absorb as a form of loot?”

Quote by Martha Rosler

Book:Decoys and Disruptions: Selected Writings, 1975-2001

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Decoys and Disruptions: Selected Writings, 1975-2001

This book is a compilation of the author's works, including essays, articles, and other written pieces, showcasing their writing style and thematic focus over a significant period of time. more

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Martha Rosler is an American artist renowned for her photography and installation art, often focusing on issues of consumer culture, gender, and social politics. Born on July 29, 1943, Rosler's artistic career began in the 1960s when she became interested in consumerism and advertising culture. more

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