GoKawiilThe exhibition, titled ‘The Other Side: Ten Years after the Referendum,’ is currently on view at Pentagram’s Osh Gallery in London. The video begins with a faceless performer wearing a mask of former British prime minister David Cameron. Standing in front of a crinkled white sheet, the performer begins to slowly feed pages of a book into a paper shredder, letting the machine’s whir serve as the video’s only sound. The process continues for five minutes, and the mask changes five times, from Cameron to Theresa May and Boris Johnson. By the end of the part-comical, part-unsettling performance, the book has been reduced to a pulp.
Designers imagine the impact of Brexit, 10 years on
Why This Matters
This exhibition highlights the long-term societal and political impacts of Brexit, using provocative visual art to reflect on a decade of change. It underscores the importance of design and visual storytelling in shaping public discourse and understanding complex political events. For the tech industry, it emphasizes the role of creative expression in engaging audiences and fostering critical reflection on policy impacts.
Key Takeaways
- Visual art can powerfully depict political and social change.
- Design plays a crucial role in shaping public understanding of complex issues.
- Creative storytelling remains vital in engaging audiences on political topics.
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