Cracks in the Urban Frame: The Visual Politics of 9/11 (original) (raw)

The paper explores the intersection of architecture, cinema, and photography in the representation of the September 11 attacks and their aftermath, positioning New York City as a stage for catastrophic events. It argues that the visual reproduction of 9/11 has influenced global perceptions and the politics of memory, leading to the commodification of tragedy and the construction of American exceptionalism. The dominance of a singular master narrative overshadows marginalized sub-narratives, perpetuating a cycle of fear and imagery that shapes modern warfare and global politics.