A stark, black-and-white publication, The Mess includes nearly 80 paintings by Norwegian-born artist Gardar Eide Einarsson (born 1976) that explore the relationship between authority and rebellion through visual signs and symbols taken from sources ranging from popular culture to political iconography and utopian ideologies.

Contributions by: Matias Faldbakken, Karl Homqvist, Steven Parrino, Oscar Tuazon