December 9, 2009

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Photo: Johan Spanner for The New York Times
Photo: Johan Spanner for The New York Times

Protesters bring out giants of various sorts to depict current woes. These range from the practical – cut down or eliminate meat consumption – to  ghoulish and alien apocalypse-builders.

Climate Refugee Puppets. Photo: Johan Spanner for The New York Times
Climate Refugee Puppets. Photo: Johan Spanner for The New York Times

(What surprises me is how few protest-based image makers utilize any newer media tactics. It could almost be 1975.)

Slide show at NY Times.