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John Knight (October Files)
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Essays And Interviews Discuss The Art Of John Knight, A Pioneering Figure In Sitespecific Art And Institutional Critique.For More Than Four Decades, The Elusive But Influential Los Angelesbased Artist John Knight Has Developed A Practice Of Site Specificity That Tests Both Architectural And Ideological Boundaries Of The Museum, Gallery, And Public Sphere. Knight'S Works Defy Notions Of Stylistic Coherence, Even, At Times, Of Instant Recognizability. Grounded In A Sustained Method Of Inhabiting The Material, Discursive And Economic Conditions Of Varied Sites, His Works Systematically Challenge Notions Of Object, Sign, Context, Authorship, And Value, And They Confront Audiences Not Only With Mailers, Posters, And Journals But Also With Carpenter Levels, Commemorative Plates, Deck Chairs, Bicycle Bells, Flower Arrangements, And Credit Cards. This Volume Offers Essays And Interviews That Trace The Critical Thinking On Knight, Discussing The Artist'S Trajectory From 1969 To 2011.These Texts, By Such Prominent Figures As Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Anne Rorimer, Alexander Alberro, And Birgit Pelzer, Offer Close Readings Of Knight'S Pivotal Projects In Situ While Also Considering Them In Terms Of Such Arthistorical Paradigms As The Readymade, The Antiaesthetic, Institutional Critique, And The Relationship Between Art And Design As Well As Corporate Culture At Large. The Book Provides The First Collection Of These Often Hardtofind Texts On Knight And Will Serve As An Essential Guide For Further Consideration Of His Oeuvre.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What topics are covered in 'John Knight (October Files)'? A: The book explores the art of John Knight, focusing on site-specific art, institutional critique, and the evolution of his work from 1969 to 2011 through essays and interviews.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Andre Rottman.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'John Knight (October Files)'? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'John Knight (October Files)'? A: The book contains 216 pages.
- Q: When was 'John Knight (October Files)' published? A: It was published on February 7, 2014.
- Q: What kind of essays and interviews are included in this book? A: The book includes critical essays and interviews from notable figures discussing Knight's art and its context within various art-historical paradigms.
- Q: Is 'John Knight (October Files)' suitable for art students? A: Yes, it provides valuable insights and critical perspectives that can benefit art students and professionals alike.
- Q: What are the critical themes discussed in the book? A: Themes include site specificity, institutional critique, the relationship between art and design, and corporate culture.
- Q: Are there any illustrations in 'John Knight (October Files)'? A: Yes, the book is noted as an illustrated edition, featuring visual content alongside the text.
- Q: What makes this book a valuable resource for understanding John Knight's work? A: It offers a comprehensive collection of sometimes hard-to-find texts, providing in-depth analysis and context for Knight's artistic contributions.