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The image of the workingman has evolved over the last century. In the industrial age, he was the face of the factory, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with thousands of others in the rhythmic clatter of the assembly line. He was the muscle that built the middle class, fighting for the eight-hour workday and the weekend.

However, history offers a nuanced lesson. The Industrial Revolution eliminated 90% of farming jobs, but created the factory worker. The digital revolution is eliminating the factory worker, but is creating the technician —the man who repairs the robot that replaced the man. workingman

: The figure of the workingman has been explored through self-portraiture and symbolism. For example, artist Raqib Shaw's exhibition A Summer Among the Narcissi at White Cube features works that toy with the concept of the workingman's identity and childhood memories. 📜 Social & Historical Context The image of the workingman has evolved over

Since the 1970s, globalization and automation have eroded traditional manufacturing jobs. The workingman today might not be a factory welder but a warehouse picker for Amazon, a long-haul trucker, or a delivery driver. Key issues now include: However, history offers a nuanced lesson