The book "**Broken Screen: 26 Conversations with Doug Aitken: Expanding the Image, Breaking the Narrative**" explores themes and topics related to contemporary art, communication, and narrative. Key themes and topics include:
- **Breaking of linear narratives** The book emphasizes the shattering of traditional, linear storytelling in visual arts through image-based work 【1】.
- **The future of communication** The book serves as a manifesto for navigating and understanding the evolving landscape of communication 【2】【3】.
- **Art-making in a fragmented world** Discussions revolve around the challenges and approaches to creating art in an increasingly fragmented world 【2】【4】.
- **Interdisciplinary conversations** The book consists of informal conversations between Doug Aitken and various artists, filmmakers, designers, and architects 【5】【6】.