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“I'm pretty cynical about the future, but I feel like that's not an ethical position for me to take. It's not okay for me to behave as if I'm cynical about the future. Even if I am.”

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Trevor Paglen

Trevor Paglen is an American artist known for his critical exploration of national security. His work spans photography, sculpture, installation art, and writing, often addressing issues of privacy, surveillance, and power in modern society. more

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