Capitalism: Slavery

Capitalism: Slavery2007


In Capitalism: Slavery, Jacobs uses a Victorian stereograph (a double-photograph) of slaves picking cotton under the watchful eye of a white overseer as the source for this wrenching silent work. Through digital manipulation, Jacobs creates a haunting illusion of depth and movement. It is as if he has "entered" the image and reactivated this historical moment; he moves among the figures and isolates individuals, creating a stuttering, pulsing effect that suggests motion even as it animates stasis.

Released
21. 5. 2026
Runtime
3 min
Certification
NO
Country, language
US · EN
Community rating
4.9 · 17 votes