Civilization Quote by Hiroshi Sugimoto
“I'm thinking about the end of civilization. We may not keep growing like we are now. There must be an end of civilization. That's what I did as a show at the Palais de Tokyo, the 33 scenarios of how this civilization ends.”
About This Quote
Source Art Installation: 33 Scenarios, 2018
Contemplating civilization’s end through speculative scenarios highlights fragility and urgency.
In simple terms: Civilization may end; think now.
Key Takeaway
Plan for sustainable futures.
Themes
environment
future
artistic speculation
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
artistic
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Policy planning
- education
- public discourse
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
philosophy
ecology
urban studies
Questions to Reflect On
- What scenario scares you most?
- How can art inspire change?
A Different Perspective
Speculation may cause fatalism.
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