The recent decline of objects goes beyond decluttering, so why are we suddenly so keen on getting rid of things? And what role do objects play in our increasingly digital world? This essay follows the rise and fall of 'stuff', through art, philosophy and Marie Kondo.

This video was made with the help of @ElizabethLovatt's twitter feed, which provided much inspiration and many sources:
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Films used:
Salvation by Noah Harris and Andy Biddle
https://vimeo.com/229264580
Artist Talk: Sara Cwynar at the Art Institute of Chicago (contains extract from Rose Gold)
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Moving Parts by Andrew B. Myers
https://vimeo.com/209759018
Mona Lisa Selfie by Daniel McKee
https://vimeo.com/240696384

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