1) ... And it suggests that in countries at the heart of the European continent’s democratic traditions, there’s a new notion of normalcy. After years of these societies passively or haphazardly accommodating immigrants from Islamic countries and black Africa, a reversed core notion now insists that the newcomers’ behavior must accommodate the majority’s.
2) "CNN's Paula Newton visits the Swedish artist who is being hunted by terrorists for depicting the prophet Mohammed as a dog.
Manderlay (2005) Lars Von Trier
The movie struck me with its clarity and universal message. Set in a specific place and time however with minimal sets and specificity. The missing in the imagery is to be filled by the viewers who would inevitably bring their own experiences in the story. Of course the main focus in the movie is freedom, questioning what it is, who exactly is free, what it brings and to what extent people want it.
Significance
Like the topic of happiness, freedom is major motivation for people. However, freedom cannot be measured in volume or weight, its nature is always shifting. My work examines the results of human undertakings motivated by different ideas of freedom (and happiness). Results are often different, sometimes way different, from peoples intentions. Freedom is sometimes idealized to such an extent that the amounts of efforts for achieving that overblown idea are enslaving.
Photo:
HAITI. 1994. A photographer takes an exposure reading to shoot a photo of killed Aristide supporter. Photo © Alex Webb/Magnum Photos
via Dva Photo
Personal note: the photo relates to freedom of expression but this is true to freedom in general: freedom is power. That means that freedom is also a responsibility and a moral burden. Is it OK to allow myself as a person and artist/photographer certain things even if nobody stops me?
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