Taryn Simon's Contraband is a new photo book and exhibition filled with photos of items seized by agents at New York's J.F.K. airport and mail facility. Contraband is filled with photos of bizarre and occasionally illegal items that really give an insight into what life is like in other parts of the world.
Standard drugs and pills make up some of Simon's Contraband, but the majority of it seems to be stuff that is deemed culturally unacceptable in the U.S. Take for example the deer penis seized from a person of Asian origin or the lard seized from a Ukrainian. Simon's Contraband serves as a great reminder as to what the modern-day American dream is all about. These photos are definitely worth a look and are sure to spark many questions.
Confiscated Photo Books
Taryn Simon's Contraband Spotlights Items Seized at J.F.K.
Trend Themes
1. Global Contraband - Opportunity to address the global issue of contraband and explore innovative solutions to prevent smuggling.
2. Cross-cultural Understanding - Opportunity to promote cross-cultural understanding and explore the impact of cultural differences on perceptions of acceptability.
3. Surveillance and Security - Opportunity to enhance surveillance and security measures at international airports and mail facilities to detect and prevent illegal items.
Industry Implications
1. Publishing - Disruptive innovation opportunity for publishing industry to create engaging and thought-provoking books that shed light on societal issues.
2. Travel and Tourism - Opportunity for the travel and tourism industry to provide educational experiences related to contraband and cultural differences.
3. Security Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity for the security technology industry to develop advanced systems for detecting and preventing illegal items at border checkpoints.