Rec | ALEX SCHAEFER'S PAINTINGS OF MULTINATIONAL BANKS ON FIRE

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Alex Schaefer's Paintings of multinational banks on fire

It feels like we're all under the yoke of debt, beholden to bankers who can buy off politicians and sue their way to success. Schaefer's work offers a powerful reminder that the financial system is ultimately flimsy and fake. It's a massive structure but one built literally from paper that can quickly succumb to fire and other natural forces.

@jaspercraving

Jan 26, 2024

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