The Surprisingly Colorful Spaces Where the World’s Biggest Decisions Get Made (PHOTOS)
Photographer Luca Zanier looks at the view from where the decision-makers sit
- By T.A. Frail
- Smithsonian magazine, October 2012
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Zanier says he seeks out organizations to photograph that (as opposed to well recognized spaces such as Parliament) are powerful but perhaps unfamiliar, such as The New School in New York City.
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Comments (4)
No sunlight, no windows, utterly devoid of life. Seems like an attempt to exclude the world without. Access to these homage of self-importance shrines is restricted to only those who profess to represent the peoples of the world. These are not "living, relevant" spaces. How about a constantly changing video display of the worlds people playing continuously along an entire wall? Or maybe just some windows if nothing else!
Posted by B. Stewart Constable on February 13,2013 | 01:31 PM
There are psychological implications and repercussions in regards to the color palettes used in all these places, and I have no doubt this is intentional. Primarily (pun intended), they are insular and isolating. Disneyland palettes for post-modernists. They separate those in positions of authority and power from those they supposedly represent. How things ought to be is that all such places (particularly the Pentagon and similar institutions)) should have muted colors, and the walls should be covered with photo montages of the various forms of life (plant and animal) on Earth. Given particular focus would be large photos of children of all ages... so that those in positions of power and authority would be faced with a constant reminder of who truly bears the consequences of their decisions.
Posted by John on September 30,2012 | 04:14 PM
Fascinating--what a wonderful and creative idea. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by Janet Beckish on September 27,2012 | 10:52 AM
Interesting perspective. Two thumbs up.
Posted by Kathy on September 25,2012 | 03:47 PM