Sinews of War and Trade: Shipping and Capitalism in the Arabian Peninsula Vase for a clear understanding of

for a clear understanding of how the world of contemporary art works

Published September 09

ISBN: 9783775732451

retracing the Dubai-based artist’s practice since 2013

Sinews of War and Trade: Shipping and Capitalism in the Arabian Peninsula Vase for a clear understanding ofHow shipping is central to the very fabric of global capitalism In our networked world, the realities governing the international movement of freight are easily forgotten. But maritime transport remains the bedrock of trade. Convoys perpetually crisscross the oceans, carrying gas, oil, ore indeed, every type of consumable and commodity. These movements, though practically invisible, mean that control of the seas is vital in an age when no nation can