“Urban Immanence” asserts the undeniable and omnipresent force of the city, revealing that urban environments are not just physical structures but living entities with a profound, intrinsic power that shapes the lives within them. It shows darker realities of urban life—mourning, protest, and the oppressive weight of modernity. Together, the imposing architecture and the somber flags expose the stark contrast between the city’s grandeur and its underlying tensions, highlighting the inescapable and often harsh truths of urban existence.