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E-Flux Journal: What Is Contemporary Art?

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This book originated from a two-part issue of e-flux journal exploring the question: What is contemporary art? It raises the critical issue of why this question is rarely asked, allowing it to linger in the background of discussions about twentieth-century artistic movements. The dominance of a single hegemonic “ism” has overshadowed distinct movements and narratives, prompting inquiry into what it means to operate within this singular framework. The term 'contemporary' is often taken for granted, making further demands for a definition seem unnecessary or outdated. However, this apparent self-evidence can obscure deeper issues, as such large, elusive questions lose their problematic nature and exert influence in subtle ways. The paradox of their unanswerability creates a unique condition where artistic work takes place. This volume challenges the simplicity of the term 'contemporary art,' inviting critics, curators, artists, and writers to reflect on the complexities of this broad category. Contributors include notable figures such as Julieta Aranda, Brian Kuan Wood, Anton Vidokle, and others, each offering insights that deepen the conversation around contemporary art and its implications. The series is edited by Aranda, Wood, and Vidokle, emphasizing collaborative exploration of this vital topic.

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E-Flux Journal: What Is Contemporary Art?, Julieta Aranda, Cauauhtemoc Medina, Anton Vidokle, Brian Kuan Wood, e-flux journal

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2010
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Sprache
Englisch
Erscheinungsdatum
2010
Einband
Paperback
Seitenzahl
216
ISBN10
1934105104
ISBN13
9781934105108
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This book originated from a two-part issue of e-flux journal exploring the question: What is contemporary art? It raises the critical issue of why this question is rarely asked, allowing it to linger in the background of discussions about twentieth-century artistic movements. The dominance of a single hegemonic “ism” has overshadowed distinct movements and narratives, prompting inquiry into what it means to operate within this singular framework. The term 'contemporary' is often taken for granted, making further demands for a definition seem unnecessary or outdated. However, this apparent self-evidence can obscure deeper issues, as such large, elusive questions lose their problematic nature and exert influence in subtle ways. The paradox of their unanswerability creates a unique condition where artistic work takes place. This volume challenges the simplicity of the term 'contemporary art,' inviting critics, curators, artists, and writers to reflect on the complexities of this broad category. Contributors include notable figures such as Julieta Aranda, Brian Kuan Wood, Anton Vidokle, and others, each offering insights that deepen the conversation around contemporary art and its implications. The series is edited by Aranda, Wood, and Vidokle, emphasizing collaborative exploration of this vital topic.