Reconsider the Lobster: The Enduring Symbolism of the Humble Crustacean - ELEPHANT
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A powerful symbol for artists and designers over the years, the lobster has stood for extravagance, maritime nostalgia and sexual innuendo. It hints also at violence and toxic hierarchies, and has recently been taken up as a right-wing mascot in certain circles. From Dalí to Koons, its complex relationship with the visual arts is far from over. Words by Octavia Bright