Broadcasting Peace

Mia Paßmanns, Germany

An old TV screen shows a digitally generated image of a war-ravaged city — a bleak vision born from artificial intelligence. But taped over the destruction is a handmade peace sign, cut and assembled by hand, simple yet powerful. This contrast highlights the human touch in the face of artificial violence. In a world increasingly shaped by virtual imagery and synthetic conflict, this photo reminds us: peace must remain real, tactile, and insisted upon. It is a call to bring humanity back into the picture.

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