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Utopias (Whitechapel: Documents of Contemporary Art),New
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Utopian strategies in contemporary art seen in the context of the histories of utopian thinking and avantgarde art.Throughout its diverse manifestations, the utopian entails two related but contradictory elements: the aspiration to a better world, and the acknowledgement that its form may only ever live in our imaginations. Furthermore, we are as haunted by the failures of utopian enterprise as we are inspired by the desire to repair the failed and build the new. Contemporary art reflects this general ambivalence. The utopian impulse informs politically activist and relational art, practices that fuse elements of art, design, and architecture, and collaborative projects aspiring to progressive social or political change. Two other tendencies have emerged in recent art: a looking backward to investigate the utopian elements of previous eras, and the imaginative modeling of alternative worlds as intimations of possibility. This anthology contextualizes these utopian currents in relation to political thought, viewing the utopian as a key term in the artistic lineage of modernity. It illuminates how the exploration of utopian themes in art today contributes to our understanding of contemporary cultures, and the possibilities for shaping their futures.Artistis surveyed includeJoseph Beuys, Paul Chan, Guy Debord, Jeremy Deller, Liam Gillick, Antony Gormley, Dan Graham, Thomas Hirschhorn, Ilya and Emilia Kabakov, Bodys Isek Kingelez, Paul McCarthy, Constant A. Nieuwenheuys, Paul Noble, Nils Norman, Philippe Parreno, Pil and Galia Kollectiv, Superflex, Rirkrit Tiravanija, Mark Titchner, Atelier van Lieshout, Jeff Wall, Andy Warhol, Wochenklauser, Carey Young.Writers includeTheodor Adorno, Jennifer Allen, Catherine Bernard, Ernst Bloch, YveAlain Bois, Nicolas Bourriaud, Benjamin H.D. Buchloh, Alex Farquharson, Hal Foster, Michel Foucault, Alison Green, Fredric Jameson, Rosalind Krauss, Hari Kunzru, Donald Kuspit, Dermis P. Leon, Karl Marx, Jeremy Millar, Thomas More, William Morris, Molly Nesbit, Hans Ulrich Obrist, George Orwell, Jacques Rancire, Stephanie Rosenthal, Beatrix Ru.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Utopias (Whitechapel: Documents of Contemporary Art)'? A: 'Utopias' explores the ambivalence of utopian strategies in contemporary art, highlighting the aspiration for a better world alongside the recognition of utopia's often imaginary nature.
- Q: Who are some of the key artists featured in this anthology? A: The anthology surveys artists such as Joseph Beuys, Paul Chan, Guy Debord, Liam Gillick, and Andy Warhol, among others, showcasing their contributions to the discourse on utopian themes.
- Q: What kind of writings are included in 'Utopias'? A: The book includes writings from influential thinkers like Theodor Adorno, Michel Foucault, and Karl Marx, providing a theoretical framework for understanding utopian thought in art.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Utopias'? A: 'Utopias' was published on October 9, 2009.
- Q: What is the page count for this book? A: 'Utopias' contains a total of 238 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Utopias' have? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: 'Utopias' is well-suited for academic study, particularly in fields such as contemporary art, criticism, and political thought, given its comprehensive analysis of utopian themes.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Utopias'? A: The book is authored by Richard Noble.
- Q: What is the condition of the book listed for sale? A: The item condition is listed as 'Very Good', indicating it has been well maintained.
- Q: How does 'Utopias' contribute to discussions on contemporary cultures? A: 'Utopias' contextualizes current artistic practices within the history of utopian thought, offering insights into how these themes shape our understanding of contemporary cultures and their futures.