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Including E-Literature in Mainstream Cultural Critique: The Case of Graphic Art by Khaled Al Jabri
- Author(s):
- Doris Hambuch (see profile)
- Date:
- 2018
- Group(s):
- MS Screen Arts and Culture, MS Visual Culture, TC Popular Culture
- Subject(s):
- Caricatures and cartoons
- Item Type:
- Article
- Tag(s):
- Cartoons, Electronic literature, Media arts
- Permanent URL:
- http://dx.doi.org/10.17613/h3ww-2810
- Abstract:
- This essay uses the image-based work of Emirati cartoonist Khaled Al Jabri to address concerns of technological dependence to reconsider our use of screens. The production of electronic literature requires technologies responsible for undeniable hazards unique to today's information and gadget age. As represented in Al Jabri's graphic art, these hazards relate to socio-psychological, environmental, as well as political-nostalgic aspects of globalized societies. Al Jabri inserts his authorial, cautioning presence in the shape of an iconic cat figure in most of his images. The essay argues that if this cat were introduced to commendable e-lit, he would not only highlight benefits of the creative possibilities engendered by the digital age, but he would also acknowledge his own participation.
- Metadata:
- xml
- Published as:
- Journal article Show details
- Pub. Date:
- 2 December 2018
- Journal:
- ebr - electronic book review
- Status:
- Published
- Last Updated:
- 4 years ago
- License:
- All Rights Reserved
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Including E-Literature in Mainstream Cultural Critique: The Case of Graphic Art by Khaled Al Jabri