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Flagstract

The pain of intervention: Riffs of the American Flag

BY

audeep cariens

“The Pain of Intervention: A Riff of American Flags” is a series that manipulates, commentates, and utilizes elements of the traditional American flag, the ultimate symbol of nationalism and patriotism, to tell a narrative and respond to violence. The series ranges from American military intervention internationally to domestic social justice issues. The series strives to trigger reflection on national symbolism, American identity, and the relationship between national identity and violence.

the work

the pain we cause

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