The World Information Center 1991 - 1992

Andrew Krieger etched "The World Information Center," presenting a structure adorned with the letters "W.I.C." This print evokes a sense of totemic architecture. "W.I.C" atop the structure resonates with ancient inscriptions on temples or monuments, announcing a place of great importance. But instead of a deity's name, we have a modern declaration, "World Information Center," suggesting a new kind of worship—the worship of knowledge. The structure, built from what seems to be raw, almost decaying material, is like a primitive hut, but it also evokes a deep connection to the past, reminding us of the Tower of Babel, a symbol of humanity's quest for knowledge and its potential for hubris. Newspaper-like images adorn the scene, fluttering like flags, signaling not triumph, but a world drowning in information. This echoes the ancient anxiety of an overabundance of knowledge, a theme we find repeated throughout history, from the Library of Alexandria to our modern digital age. Krieger taps into this collective unease, reminding us that information, like any powerful force, must be wielded with caution and understanding.