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Kristin Veel

    January 1, 1979

    Kristin Veel investigates the profound impact of information and communication technologies on contemporary cultural imagination. Her work critically examines issues of information overload and surveillance, exploring how these phenomena are navigated and represented across film, art, and literature. Veel's scholarship illuminates the intricate relationship between technological advancement and the evolving landscape of human perception.

    Tower to Tower
    • Tower to Tower

      Gigantism in Architecture and Digital Culture

      • 248 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Exploring the intersection of architecture and digital culture, this work examines the phenomenon of gigantism, highlighting its evolution from iconic structures like the Eiffel Tower to modern skyscrapers such as One World Trade Center. Authors Henriette Steiner and Kristin Veel analyze how towering buildings serve not only as architectural feats but also as crucial nodes within vast digital networks. The book critiques the implications of this convergence, revealing the cultural significance of these monumental forms in contemporary society.

      Tower to Tower