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CULTURAL EXPORTS

CULTURAL EXPORTS, 2017- ongoing, archival digital print, sizes vary. The exposures use vernacular techniques to document fables and allegories in the ways cultures are traded as intellectual commodities. The photographs shown on the web are intentionally low resolution. For high resolution film scans, discussions, or exhibitions, contact: mariammanart@icloud.com

 

“The way I have seen systemic and market value ascribed to the most essential, or fundamental, aspects of life has continually bewildered me. These images portray a more tongue-in-cheek view of the tropes people exchange on product commerce, place and tourism, as well as maintain sensitivity to the beauty of the reality.” – Mari Amman

 

“Park” when Plato meets Costco

 

 

 

“Troubleweed” wild history of the LA River

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Eden, Eaten (abandoned core)”

 

 

“Nordic Gold”

 

 

“Frequency Grid (California)”

 

“Modern Mermaid”

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Revolving Door (pleasure no where)”

 

“Smash Hit (Tokyo Tower)”

 

 

 

“Suburban Teleportation”
“Extra Virgins (Italy Exotified by Norwegians)”

 

 

“Runaway Zucchini”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“Cat’s Meu (bottomless paper bag)”

    

 

 

“Mirage Theatres”

 

 

“Force de la résistance”
“Shadow Play (Parking Lots)”

 

 

“Sticky Histories”

 

 

“Un-led Lover Stays”
“Family, Performed (Getty Villa)”
“Enlightenment (Tungtvann i Rjukan)”

 

 

 

“Felleskjøpet”

 

 

 

 

 

“Illinois (buried and uncovered)”

 

 

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