Existentialist Pillows
Description: Paul-Michel Foucault, generally known as Michel Foucault, was a French philosopher, historian of ideas, social theorist and literary critic. Foucault's theories primarily address the relationship between power and knowledge, and how they are used as a form of social control through societal institutions.
Description: Paul-Michel Foucault, generally known as Michel Foucault, was a French philosopher, historian of ideas, social theorist and literary critic. Foucault's theories primarily address the relationship between power and knowledge, and how they are used as a form of social control through societal institutions.
Description: Step into the world of intellectual whimsy with our captivating artwork, "The Jester of Panopticons." This unique piece features the renowned philosopher Michel Foucault, sporting stylish sunglasses and a mischievous grin. With a touch of humor and a dash of intellectual intrigue, this artwork is a must-have for Foucault enthusiasts and lovers of witty aesthetics. At the heart of this artwork lies the concept of panopticons, a central theme in Foucault's philosophy. By playfully dubbing Foucault as "The Jester of Panopticons," we celebrate his profound exploration of power, surveillance, and social control.
Description: “All Alone Together” pairs an original drawing by Jonathan Phileas Hammer (inspired by Tom Erik Andersen’s Under skyen skinner alltid solen, used with permission) with a lyric from Listener’s “There Are Wrecking Balls Inside Us” by Dan Smith (used with permission). This combination of visual art and words captures something deeply existential: even when we stand alone in the dark, we are not alone in that feeling. It explores solitude, shared vulnerability, and quiet connection: a tribute to how art, music, and poetry meet us in life’s most human moments, and an invitation to slow down and see the world through another lens. Thanks to Tom Erik Andersen and Dan Smith for generously allowing us to share their work as part of this project.
