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Joanne Leow, "Counter-Cartographies: Reading Singapore Otherwise" (Liverpool UP, 2024)

New Books in Critical Theory

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Exploring Terraforming Impact and Artist Interventions in Singapore

The chapter investigates the impact of terraforming projects on various facets of Singapore and neighboring countries, highlighting the hidden histories and undercurrents through artists' works. It emphasizes the significance of excavating hidden truths to reveal layers of violence and ecological interventions. The discussion also delves into the concept of circumvention as a means for artists to challenge state regulations and reclaim space and identity.

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