The metaverse is a new word for an old idea

CATEGORY: Editorial

Amrita Marino
The metaverse is a new word for an old idea
Medium: Digital

Illustration for an essay about the surreal world of the Metaverse and the history of world trade fairs that precede and relate to it. The image has motifs that allude to gaming, online harassment as well as surveillance that make this virtual world up.

Client: MIT Technology Review
Art Director: Emily Luong

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