ZOID LIFE

  1. Economies of Speculation

    by Joseph Burney

    We spoke about the common origins of the colors, shapes, and symbols of nation’s flags. It was brought to my attention that often the flags from nations that have been conquered dress themselves in the symbolic ideas of their conquerors.
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  2. The Curious Cabinet of Beyoncé, Basquiat, and Tiffany

    by Joseph Burney

    Using the Tiffany Ad (About Love 2021) I seek to show that this campaign is an example of white supremacist capitalist patriarchy still exploiting the resources, ideas, and people of Africa to create value and materialistic wealth for itself.
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  3. Primitivism is a Lie

    by Joseph Burney

    One late night during my photography class my students asked me about the history of modern art and well... I got a few things off my chest.
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