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Reality Collection (#3)

"Reality: Unveiling the Illusions of Perception" Step out from behind your mask and delve into the depths of reality

Background imageReality Collection: Parallel universe, artwork

Parallel universe, artwork
Parallel universe. Conceptual computer artwork of an alternate reality in a parallel universe. According to multiverse theories of physics, parallel universes are different

Background imageReality Collection: Mental illness, conceptual artwork

Mental illness, conceptual artwork
Mental illness. Conceptual computer artwork of multiple warped heads, which may represent psychosis or a similar mental illness

Background imageReality Collection: Mental illness

Mental illness. Conceptual image depicting an individual with psychosis. Psychosis is a mental disorder characterised by delusions, hallucinations, incoherent speech and agitated behaviour

Background imageReality Collection: Joffre and King Albert of Belgium

Joffre and King Albert of Belgium
General Joffre in conversation with King Albert of Belgium (1875-1934), Commander-in-Chief of the Belgian army. Albert was credited with leading a gallant Belgian resistance against the German army

Background imageReality Collection: Franco Prussian War. Prussian barricade on the reuil Road: F

Franco Prussian War. Prussian barricade on the reuil Road: F
The reality of German occupation is summed up in this image of the Ffranco-Prussian war, where German soldiers control the movements of French labourers

Background imageReality Collection: Billingsgate Brutes

Billingsgate Brutes
A genre scene, seemingly charming. In reality a young woman at a doorway is intimidated by two stout Billingsgate fishwives into buying their stinking fish

Background imageReality Collection: Romance and Reality 1869

Romance and Reality 1869
Convent Life - Romance and Reality

Background imageReality Collection: Bulgaria and Germany

Bulgaria and Germany
Bulgaria enters the war on the side of Germany; but when she is faced with reality, she finds she is a tortoise, not an eagle (cartoon based on old fable of eagle and tortoise)

Background imageReality Collection: Scholar of Laputa

Scholar of Laputa
A scholar of Laputa, deep in thought, is attended by a servant whose duty it is to rouse him to a sense of reality should the need arise

Background imageReality Collection: Map of Slovenia 1689

Map of Slovenia 1689
The mountain JAVORNIKI is shown here to the north of the town CERKNIKA. In reality the town is north of the mountain




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"Reality: Unveiling the Illusions of Perception" Step out from behind your mask and delve into the depths of reality. Just like Plato's Cave Allegory, we are often trapped in a world of shadows, unaware of the true nature that lies beyond. In a seance with Rudi Sch, spirits whisper secrets from another realm, challenging our understanding of what is real and what is not. Similarly, the City of Living Dead blurs the line between life and death, forcing us to question our perception of reality. Even cartoons on the trenches during WW1 hold profound truths. Amidst chaos and destruction, they depict soldiers finding solace in humor – an escape from their grim reality. The Columbia Space Shuttle disaster reminds us that even in scientific progress there can be harsh reminders that they are be unforgiving. The tragic event shattered illusions about space exploration's invincibility. In Pyongyang stands Kim Il Sung's imposing statue – a symbol not only for North Korea but also for how leaders shape their people's perception through propaganda. During general elections, soldiers experience a unique perspective as they witness democracy unfold firsthand. Their POV offers insight into how political campaigns construct narratives to sway public opinion. Vinolia Company Advertisement entices us with promises of luxury and beauty - yet it serves as a reminder that consumerism often obscures genuine realities beneath superficial facades. Adventure machines transport us to fantastical realms where imagination becomes intertwined with actual experiences; reminding us that sometimes escapism can bring clarity to our own realities. Jolly trench warfare cartoons during WW1 highlight both camaraderie amidst adversity and the stark contrast between perceived glory and brutal truth on battlefields soaked in bloodshed. "Micky McCarty is Rising in the World" engraving captures one individual's slow but steady ascent towards success – illustrating how perseverance shapes personal realities despite obstacles faced along this journey called life. So let us venture beyond surface-level perceptions; let us question, explore, and embrace the multifaceted nature of reality.