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On May 25, 2017, I have a chance to attend the solo exhibition of Jonathan Moore, ‘It is just me. Or have we not moved?’. The purpose of this show is to convey the prevalence of power, control, and authoritarianism in everyday life and its broader implication through the lens of airport security.


As I arrived to the entrance of Broad Art Center, a security officer holding an explosive detection equipment stopped me and searched me with a stunning face. Then, I was instructed to go through the metal detector gate. After that I waited in line to enter the X-ray machine to search my body. Every time I passed through one state, I received a stamp to pass. There was no explanation from any of the security guards and when I asked them, they handed me a blank paper that they claimed to be the explanation but nothing is written on it. All the security officers in the show looked mean and none of them were friendly or helpful to the people. One of the secret I found out was that if I went back in opposite direction after I have passed, I could get a plastic handcuff.
In my opinion, this is a good art work as artist can make me (viewers) feel the same as his feelings towards authority. Of course, there security officers are different from pleasant and friendly commercial service providers, because there is no competitive business. It is very true that many of the legal documents are written for ages. They are difficult to understand and as good as a plain paper. Jonathan Moore’s exhibition raises the public attention on this matter and I hope there are some changes for better public services in the future. 
Proof of attendance


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