The relationship between economy, finance, and society has become
opaque. Quantum leaps in complexity and scale have turned this deeply
interdependent web of relations into an area of incomprehensible
abstraction. And while the economization of life has come under
widespread critique, inquiry into the political potential of
representational praxis is more crucial than ever. This volume explores
ethical, aesthetic, and ideological dimensions of economic
representation, addressing essential questions: What are the roles of
mass and new media? How do the arts contribute to critical discourse on
the global techno-economic complex? Collectively, the contributions
bring theoretical debate and artistic intervention into a rich exchange
that includes but also exceeds the conventions of academic scholarship.