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Vito Acconci (Phaidon Contemporary Artists Series)
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Vito Acconci (B.1940) Is A Key Late Twentiethcentury Pioneer Of Performance, Video, Installation And The Exploration Of Architectural Space. His Work Has Expanded Art'S Boundaries, Moving Beyond The Gallery Or Museum Into Shared Public Spaces. Initially A Poet, Acconci Began Making Conceptual Art And Body Art In The Late 1960S. He Devised Actions, Enacted Them And Documented Them With Texts, Photographs Or Video.In 1972 He Produced The Most Famous Performance Installation Of Its Time, Seedbed. In An Empty Gallery He Built A Low Ramp, Concealed Beneath Which He Stimulated Himself With Sexual Fantasies About Viewers Walking Above, Speaking His Fantasies Into A Microphone Linked To Loudspeakers. Startled Spectators Found Themselves Implicated In An Intimate Power Relationship Between Artist And Viewer.Since The Mid 1980S His Work Has Turned Towards Experimental Architectural Projects. In 1988 He Set Up The Architectural Practice Acconci Studio, Which Has Executed Public Commissions Around The World And Was Featured At The Venice Architecture Biennale In 2001. Acconci'S Work Remains Of Vital Importance Not Only To Conceptual Art And Performance, But To Contemporary Architectural Theory And Practice.In The Survey, Art Critic Frazer Ward Chronicles The Key Moments In Acconci'S Thirtyyear Career, Selecting Emblematic Works That Illustrate The Different Media In Which The Artist Has Worked. In The Interview The Artist Discusses With Theorist Mark C. Taylor His Concern For The Human Body As Social, Spatial And Linguistic Entity. In The Focus, Architectural Theorist Jennifer Bloomer Analyzes One Of The Artist'S Recent Architectural Works, World In Your Bones (1998). For His Artist'S Choice, The Artist Has Selected Alain Robbegrillet'S Screenplay For Alain Resnais' Film Last Year At Marienbad (1961). Noted Also For His Poetry And Theoretical Essays, The Selection Of Artist'S Writings Spans His Early Experimental Poetry From The Late 1960S To A Cultural Analysis Of Public Art And Architecture In The 1980S And 1990S.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the focus of the book 'Vito Acconci (Phaidon Contemporary Artists Series)'? A: The book focuses on the career and works of Vito Acconci, a pioneering artist known for his contributions to performance, video, installation, and architecture.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Vito Acconci (Phaidon Contemporary Artists Series)' is Frazer Ward.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for collectors? A: Yes, the book is in mint condition and is suitable for collectors, especially those interested in contemporary art.
- Q: When was 'Vito Acconci (Phaidon Contemporary Artists Series)' published? A: The book was published on September 17, 2002.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 160 pages.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in the book? A: The book discusses themes such as Acconci's exploration of the human body, architectural projects, and his impact on conceptual art and performance.
- Q: Are there any notable works included in this book? A: Yes, the book chronicles key moments in Acconci's career and includes discussions of emblematic works like 'Seedbed' and 'World in Your Bones'.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is in very good condition, with guaranteed packaging and a no-quibbles return policy.
- Q: Does the book include any interviews or essays? A: Yes, the book includes an interview with Vito Acconci and selections of his writings, providing insights into his artistic process.