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“The question at hand is the danger posed to truth by computer-manipulated photographic imagery. How do we approach this question in a period in which the veracity of even the straight, unmanipulated photograph has been under attack for a couple of decades.”

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Martha Rosler

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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Humans Looks Bits Loses Challenges Human Beings Battle Shapes Difficulty Glasses Metals

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