Views of a United Nation

In this issue of react/review, Thomas Busciglio-Ritter addresses the production and distribution wallpapers such as “Views North American” in nineteenth century, arguing that they are intertwined with a history “of racially charged representation” constructs validates white aristocratic identity. I shift viewpoints to consider elements wallpaper construct attempt to validate identity nation. From vantage point, argue that the Zuber & Co. America” is representative strategic fragmentation conflict pursuit establishing heritage for newer nation, United States. The wallpaper’s eventual installation White House 1960s showcases political technique uses representations technological social landscapes obscure conflicts exploitation dispossession. This related constructing shared undergirds sense community.