The three images below are part of a panel that responds to the Allen Ginsberg quote: “Whoever controls the media, the images, controls the culture.” They are meant to be read from left to right, which is why they are oriented this way. The main idea with these images is how the culture in the United States is figuratively “handcuffed” to their smartphones. The figurative is brought into a literal sense here. Are we truly living in the moment if are attached to our phones no matter where we are? Can we live in the present or are we shackled to whatever image is currently on our smartphone? Is this a bad thing? What controls what? Who controls who?
