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SPAM/MAPS: Oceania
Spam luncheon meat
4’ x 3’ x 2"
2007
SPAM/MAPS: World
Spam luncheon meat and pins
3' x 4' x 2"
2001
SPAM/MAPS: World (Detail)
Spam luncheon meat and pins
3' x 4' x 2"
2001
SPAM/MAPS: World (Detail)
Spam luncheon meat and pins
2001

A series of maps made of Spam luncheon meat. Spam was used as ration by the United States Armed Forces during WWII. It ultimately spread through many Pacific Island nations as a standard source of meat. Spam’s diasporic nature is symbolic of America’s ongoing influence on many nations. S-P-A-M is M-A-P-S in reverse.