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Vertical Features Remake
A playful parody of avant-garde theorising and an investigation into the work of Greenaway’s best-known fictional character, Tulse Luper.
Overview
A playful parody of avant-garde theorising and an investigation into the work of Greenaway’s best-known fictional character, Tulse Luper. The imaginary Institute of Restoration and Reclamation presents us with a series of shots of the vertical image as it appears in nature, accompanied with a satirical narration of their in-depth academic analysis.
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