It is a strange and curious fact that moments of seismic historical significance are so often capable of being reduced to a single galvanic frame. Iconic photos and poignant images habitually hijack and drive our public discourse, sometimes becoming emblematic of broader undercurrents and society’s mood at large.
While it may sometimes be hard to pick ‘the’ defining moments of our time, others offer themselves up far more readily.
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