Running the Numbers: Portraits of Mass Consumption
When
Nov 12, 2009 9:00 am (Thursday)
What
Location: Museum of Science, Blue Wing, Level 2Science ParkBoston, MA 02114 Description: Sociologists tell us that the human mind cannot meaningfully grasp numbers higher than a fe...
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Event details: Running the Numbers: Portraits of Mass Consumption
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Location:
Museum of Science, Blue Wing, Level 2
Science Park
Boston, MA 02114
Description:
Sociologists tell us that the human mind cannot meaningfully grasp numbers higher than a few thousand. Yet, understanding the consequences of our choices requires us to comprehend the incremental effect of millions or billions of small acts. How can we sensitize ourselves and, in turn, change our choices? Photographer Chris Jordan's large-format prints, assembled from thousands of smaller photographs, dramatically translate the raw language of statistics into powerful images of global mass culture that we can respond to emotionally. Seeing the cumulative impact of individual actions through this talented artist's lens awakens us to the enormity of our personal decisions. This exhibit is made possible by Chris Jordan, courtesy of Kopeikin Gallery, Los Angeles
Museum of Science, Blue Wing, Level 2
Science Park
Boston, MA 02114
Description:
Sociologists tell us that the human mind cannot meaningfully grasp numbers higher than a few thousand. Yet, understanding the consequences of our choices requires us to comprehend the incremental effect of millions or billions of small acts. How can we sensitize ourselves and, in turn, change our choices? Photographer Chris Jordan's large-format prints, assembled from thousands of smaller photographs, dramatically translate the raw language of statistics into powerful images of global mass culture that we can respond to emotionally. Seeing the cumulative impact of individual actions through this talented artist's lens awakens us to the enormity of our personal decisions. This exhibit is made possible by Chris Jordan, courtesy of Kopeikin Gallery, Los Angeles
Cost
Free with Exhibit Halls admissionMore about Museum Of Science
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