Almost Nothing: Observations on Precarious Practices in Contemporary Art

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What does an assemblage made out of crumpled newspaper have in common with an empty room in which the lights go on and off every five seconds? This book argues that they are both examples of a 'precarious' art that flourished from the late 1950s to the first decade of the twenty-first century, in light of a growing awareness of the individual's fragile existence in capitalist society.

Focusing on comparative case studies drawn from European,...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:1526112906

ISBN13:9781526112903

Release Date:December 2016

Publisher:Manchester University Press

Length:344 Pages

Weight:1.60 lbs.

Dimensions:0.8" x 6.3" x 9.2"

Related Subjects

Art Arts, Music & Photography Religion Religion & Spirituality

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