Introduction of Society’s Paradox Welcome to this virtual exhibition. During your stay here I am going to dive deeper into the topic of dystopias in the modern age. While many consider dystopias to be a distant, fictional concept, recent events suggest that this is actually closer than we think and that we might already be […]
Dystopia’s through art An interesting way to portray dystopias is through art. Dystopian stories make us think, much like art does, so it is a perfect way to explore this theme. Some art is more literal, whereas others leave more the imagination. It plays in your feelings, your thoughts, your morals, and values. Some art
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COVID-19 The global pandemic will be forever be remembered as one of the most significant global pandemics of the 21st century. It affected our daily life in unprecedented ways, and also changed the outside world into a ghost-town that sometimes felt like it came out of a dystopian novel we used to read growing up.
Every first Monday in May, celebrities line up to showcase the most beautiful gowns and outfits on the, not-always-red carpet of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This year, however, the event felt more like the Hunger Games, but in real life. The media took the comparison by storm, and people all over social media showed their disdain to the whole event, and the juxtaposition of the genocide in Gaza happening simultaneously.
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Exploring the Elements of a Dystopia The previous blog post explained what a dystopia is. In this post I want to explain more about what actually makes a dystopia; what are the elements, and some real life examples. 1. (Oppressive) government control The characteristic: In dystopian stories, governments wield absolute power, often employing surveillance, propaganda,
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In literature, film, and art, dystopias are often portrayed as powerful, and sometimes chilling, reflections of society’s deepest fears and weaknesses. But what exactly is a dystopia, and why do these imagined worlds intrigue us so much? In this blog post I want to explore the concept of dystopia, show you its characteristics, and why it continues to be a relevant and compelling theme in our world.
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