Profit and Loss

This interactive installation by the American artist Steve Lambert is currently on display at FACT. You can see more information here.

When I passed through today (having spent the afternoon at a meeting in the building which you can see through the window) the pro-capitalist lobby was 90 votes ahead of the anti-capitalist contingent...

I've decided to turn my comments facility back on today so that you can cast your own votes for and against capitalism - should you feel so inclined!* Anarchists are, of course, excused.

Personally, I think Al Capone had a point when he said that "Capitalism is the legitimate racket of the ruling class." Not that I advocate his lifestyle any more than that of your average fat cat banker of course!


*And also because, I admit it, I've missed you all!