Culture Jamming
A visual essay discussing whether Culture Jamming a form of Iconoclasm?
Iconoclasm is the act of assertively/ aggressively rejecting cherished beliefs and the removal of support for iconic figures in power.
Culture Jamming is an anti-consumerism movement that attacks the advertisements of big brands, subverting the original intentions to produce a satirical statement.
This essay specifically looks at the artistic attack of billboards and advertisements. It explores the origins of branding, the history of religious iconoclasts and the politics behind culture jamming.
Iconoclasm is the act of assertively/ aggressively rejecting cherished beliefs and the removal of support for iconic figures in power.
Culture Jamming is an anti-consumerism movement that attacks the advertisements of big brands, subverting the original intentions to produce a satirical statement.
This essay specifically looks at the artistic attack of billboards and advertisements. It explores the origins of branding, the history of religious iconoclasts and the politics behind culture jamming.
