Illustrations by the French artist Jean Jullien will confront us with reality - technological devices are not only part of our everyday life, but an extension of our hand. It humorously shows how absurd our addiction to technology, social media and smartphones is. Do you find yourself in satirical situations in his illustrations?
Jean Jullien is a French illustrator known for a satirical depiction of modern society and addiction to smartphones and social networks. That technology is bringing us closer together, which is what corporations convince us of, Jean Jullien in his illustrations with just the right measure irony and sarcasm shows in a different light.
Besides satires Jullien uses social networks also as a platform for political expressions. The most famous is his "Peace for Paris" symbol in solidarity with France after the November terrorist attacks in Paris.
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We have collected some of his sketches in the gallery, which will surely make you think about the absurdity of the modern world and our way of life and the fact that we rely on technology so much, to be closer to people, but at the same time we are increasingly alienated. Maybe it's time to put down our smartphones and pick up a book instead?
