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Lachlan Macdowall – Block Town

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In the aftermath of a devastating series of vehicle attacks, rows of concrete blocks were installed around a city’s landmarks, ringing its major streets, shopping malls and stations. Initially an emergency measure, these forms of crude, defensive architecture remained in place for seven years, becoming part of the everyday life of the city. Through stark cinematic black and white images, Block Town traces how the alien geometry and abrasive surfaces of the blocks became part of the fabric of the city, echoing the gridded streets of the colonial era. Over time, the protective arrays became wall

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