An Unsatisfying Metaphor (2020)
• June 25th, 2020 • 0h 40min
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Overview
Documentary about the history of 20th century globalization through the lens of the World Trade Organization's changing art collection; from works of human subjects showcasing the potential of dignified labor, to their replacement with abstract maps and grids for the valorization of the modern trade system.
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