[ISEA2009] Artist Statement: Lauren Alexander – Watching Democracy, 2009


Artist Statement

Single channel DVD

Watching Democracy is a critical analysis of a newly built monument in Kliptown, Soweto, South Africa. The monument complex consists of a five star hotel, conference centre and upscale shopping area, which have been built in one of the poorest parts of Soweto.

  • Lauren Alexander is a designer/artist currently living in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.  laurenalexander.org

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