Lumpen Orientalism gathers the fragments of a lost civilization, the decaying parts of a breathing animal _ the Middle East. Named after a term suggested by China Miéville, Lumpen Orientalism captures an anomalous fascination with the Middle East and Asia in a similar way to the mongrel visions of Gilles Deleuze, H. P. Lovecraft, Gaëtan Clérambault and William Beckford in order to tackle this enigmatic monstrosity.
I was walking along the alley where all the gold is sold and came along the place where I photographed an old structure and posted it 3 months ago. The speed of new construction here in the Middle East amazes me. Next time I pass the building will be complete.
February 15, 2007
November 17, 2006
Posted by Kristen Alvanson at Thursday, February 15, 2007
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