The abyss through the mirror
the actuality of Vampyroteuthis Infernalis of Vilém Flusser
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https://doi.org/10.5216/vis.v17.57487Keywords:
Vampyroteuthis Infernalis, Vilém Flusser, Deforming mirrorAbstract
Based on Vilém Flusser's book Vampyroteuthis Infernalis, this article discusses some of the main concepts discussed there and, from them, proposes a reflection on the contemporary political-mediatic environment. Under an essay-flusserian approach, I start from a brief contextualization of his work and, along the argument, I draw parallels with current debates. The interpretation adopted here is based on the concepts of deforming mirror, esoteric conspiracy and obscenity. I argue, finally, that the vampyroteuthic metaphor remains active in giving us back an image of ourselves where we do not recognize ourselves.
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