Xu Bing
- 178 Seiten
- 7 Lesestunden
Monograph focusing on Xu Bing's most ambitious works of art: Book from the Sky and Book from the Ground
Bing Xu Reihenfolge der Bücher (Chronologisch)
Xu Bing ist ein Künstler, dessen Werk sich tiefgründig mit Sprache, Wörtern und Texten auseinandersetzt und untersucht, wie diese unsere Weltauffassung prägen. Seine künstlerische Praxis hinterfragt kritisch das Zusammenspiel zwischen verschiedenen Kulturen und Kommunikationssystemen. Durch seine oft umfangreichen Installationen und Druckgrafiken stellt er etablierte Bedeutungen in Frage und lädt zur Reflexion über die Natur des Sinns ein. Seine Werke sind ein bedeutender Beitrag zur zeitgenössischen Kunst, der kulturelle und sprachliche Barrieren überwindet.
Book from the Ground
- 128 Seiten
- 5 Lesestunden
A book without words, recounting a day in the life of an office worker, told completely in the symbols, icons, and logos of modern life.
From the first page to the last, this book serves as a launching pad for readers' explorations of contemporary art and their future artistic achievements. It is a follow-up to a previous work by Linda Weintraub, providing an accessible introduction to art since the 1970s. The text is designed for takeoff, not arrival, and is written in a straightforward, jargon-free style. Weintraub explores essential facets of art making in six thematic sections: “Scoping an Audience,” “Sourcing Inspiration,” “Crafting an Artistic 'Self',” “Expressing an Artistic Attitude,” “Choosing a Mission,” and “Measuring Success.” Each of the 40 chapters focuses on a different artist, illustrating various aspects of contemporary art. Featured artists include Isaac Julien, Michal Rovner, Charles Ray, Pipilotti Rist, William Kentridge, Vanessa Beecroft, and Matthew Barney. The book creates a complex understanding of how to make and view contemporary art in a simple format. It serves as an exceptional pedagogical tool, addressing gaps in art education by emphasizing conceptual issues alongside artistic techniques. Additionally, it includes interviews conducted by Weintraub's students, where artists discuss their schooling, studio space, and financial support, answering questions that aspiring artists often have.