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The End of Democracy in Five Acts

New York University’s Gallatin Galleries examines the ongoing attacks on democracies in five countries around the world in the exhibition “The End of Democracy in Five Acts”.

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JONAS CUENIN
September 20, 2024

Friday September 20, 2024

Summary

New York University’s Gallatin Galleries examines the ongoing attacks on democracies in five countries around the world in the exhibition “The End of Democracy in Five Acts”. It features The work of 5 photojournalists who have documented recent political events in El Salvador, Kenya, Poland, the Philippines, and India to show how legal efforts, including the courts, police, and surveillance technology, are used to undermine or dismantle democratic processes.

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