Annebella Pollen - rejects are the majority and why we should study packaging

05/01/2024 44 min Temporada 1 Episodio 6
Annebella Pollen - rejects are the majority and why we should study packaging

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This episode of The Photo Vault prompts us to question the world around us by examining product packaging, which often reinforces and perpetuates stereotypical norms in various aspects of our lives.Our guest, Annebella Pollen, a professor of Visual and Material Culture, author of numerous books, and an avid collector, delves into some of her projects, interests, and findings. Discover why a seemingly innocuous bikini advertisement can contribute to reinforcing stereotypes and why Annebella champions the rejects.Links to some of her publications are provided below, along with references to further contextualize our episode.--------Books by Annebellla:Mass Photography Collective Histories of Everyday LifeMore Than A Snapshot: A Visual History of Photo WalletsPodcastGlass Eye: A Podcast on Visual Culture from South Asia: Kodak WomenOther LinksKodak AdvertBoots AdvertFollow us on Instagram:@Vernacular Social Club@Lukas BirkBecome a Vernacular Social Club member

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