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LINK: ADBUSTERS

Adbusters




Adbusters. The epitome of anti-consumerism. And also, the first magazine I fell in love with design-wise...but that's irrelevant.

Adbusters uses "culture jamming" to inform others of how corporations wield power and the way meaning is produced in society. Essentially, they look at and expose the impact and implications of branding. Their "Buy Nothing Day" campaign is an example of this effort, with people coming together to take a stand against consumer culture. Interestingly enough, this usually takes place on the "Black Friday", the day following the American Thanksgiving during which companies hold crazy sales and there is typically a chaotic shopping rush.

LINK: MISS BUGS

Miss Bugs



Although not much information can be found on the website of "Miss Bugs", she seems to be an artist who reclaims images from fashion as well as from popular culture, to make something new out of them. This in turn changes its impact and message.

 
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