Capital

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What does it mean to live under the current hegemony of capitalism? This question, among others, is explored in a series of exhibitions held in Oslo and Estonia, as well as in this book project. The essays and projects delve into the transformation of production in Western countries, shifting from industrial to immaterial labor, while in Eastern contexts, state capitalism gives way to deregulated (post)industrialism, reshaping social and economic relations. The text examines “new” economies and the technologies of the self they produce and enforce. It reviews the implications of expansive global capitalism, the corporatization of culture, and the marginalization of the critical left. Topics discussed include the spectral form of value, (self)precarization, deregulation, and the privatization of welfare, alongside the development of alternative economies and modes of critique and resistance. The series, edited by Katya Sander and Simon Sheikh, focuses on contemporary visual cultures, analyzing art, film, and other media to understand the politics of representation and the imaginary. This analysis is not merely reflective but also active, proposing new insights into visuality and its role in shaping contemporary society. The book features contributions from various thinkers and artists, offering diverse perspectives on these pressing issues.