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Since the midnineties, contemporary art has been booming like never before. There is more of everythingmore artists, more collectors, more galleries, more art fairs, more museums, more biennials, more interest, more industry, more pop, more hype. Some art professionals feel prompted by all this to reach for the revolvers of cultural pessimism: Mass Stupidity Is Killing Great Art! Othersoften the same people a short while laterdefect with all the greater abandon to the alleged enemy. The entrenched battle between defenders of art's autonomy and champions of its merging with entertainment culture continues. There is more of everything, with one exception: criteria. Criteria with which the art of the moment can be understood, judged, praised and, if need be, damnedwithout getting bogged down in this eternal trench warfare.In All of a Sudden: Things that Matter in Contemporary Art, Jrg Heiser provides a sharp summary of contemporary art since Marcel Duchamp. Using many artworks as example, the author shows that art is more than just a randomly chosen cultural field of activity in which to acquire a little specialist knowledge to show off with. When it's good, he claims, art hits where it hurts, striking at the heart of an ossified status quo by which it itself was brought forth. Perhaps this is something art since Modernism has in common with slapstick. Instead of just aiming to shock and outrage, it shows authority losing its grip. Instead of inflating itself, it deflates the pompous in the name of art.The Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung finds the book astonishingly enlightening. The Frankfurter Rundschau praises Heiser for finally opening the eyes of his readerssomething many of his colleagues have been unable to do.Jrg Heiser (*1968) lives in Berlin. He is coeditor of frieze magazine, writes for the national daily Sddeutsche Zeitung, and is a frequent contributor to art catalogues and publications. He curated the exhibitions Romantic Conceptualism (2007, Kunsthalle Nrnberg, BAWAG Foundation Vienna) and Funky Lessons (2004/2005, BroFriedrich Berlin, BAWAG Foundation Vienna).
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'All of a Sudden: Things That Matter in Contemporary Art'? A: The book explores the complexities of contemporary art since the mid-nineties, highlighting the abundance of artists, galleries, and exhibitions while questioning the criteria used to evaluate art.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Jörg Heiser, a prominent art critic and co-editor of frieze magazine.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'All of a Sudden: Things That Matter in Contemporary Art'? A: The book was published on June 4, 2008.
- Q: How many pages are in this book? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is a paperback.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone new to contemporary art? A: Yes, the book provides a summary of contemporary art concepts that can be accessible to newcomers, along with insights into significant artworks.
- Q: What are some key features of the book? A: The book includes critical analysis and examples of various artworks, exploring themes of autonomy in art and its relationship with entertainment culture.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'All of a Sudden: Things That Matter in Contemporary Art'.
- Q: What type of reader would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in contemporary art criticism, artists, collectors, and students of art history would find this book beneficial.
- Q: Are there any notable reviews of this book? A: Yes, the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung described it as 'astonishingly enlightening,' and the Frankfurter Rundschau praised Heiser for his ability to open readers' eyes to contemporary art.