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What We Made: Conversations on Art and Social Cooperation,New
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In What We Made, Tom Finkelpearl examines the activist, participatory, coauthored aesthetic experiences being created in contemporary art. He suggests social cooperation as a meaningful way to think about this work and provides a framework for understanding its emergence and acceptance. In a series of fifteen conversations, artists comment on their experiences working cooperatively, joined at times by colleagues from related fields, including social policy, architecture, art history, urban planning, and new media. Issues discussed include the experiences of working in public and of working with museums and libraries, opportunities for social change, the lines between education and art, spirituality, collaborative opportunities made available by new media, and the elusive criteria for evaluating cooperative art. Finkelpearl engages the art historians Grant Kester and Claire Bishop in conversation on the challenges of writing critically about this work and the aesthetic status of the dialogical encounter. He also interviews the often overlooked cocreators of cooperative art, 'expert participants' who have worked with artists. In his conclusion, Finkelpearl argues that pragmatism offers a useful critical platform for understanding the experiential nature of social cooperation, and he brings pragmatism to bear in a discussion of Houston's Project Row Houses.Interviewees. Naomi Beckwith, Claire Bishop, Tania Bruguera, Brett Cook, Teddy Cruz, Jay Dykeman, Wendy Ewald, Sondra Farganis, Harrell Fletcher, David Henry, Gregg Horowitz, Grant Kester, Mierle Laderman Ukeles, Pedro Lasch, Rick Lowe, Daniel Martinez, Lee Mingwei, Jonah Peretti, Ernesto Pujol, Evan Roth, Ethan Seltzer, and Mark Stern
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'What We Made: Conversations on Art and Social Cooperation'? A: 'What We Made' focuses on the exploration of activist and participatory art forms. The author, Tom Finkelpearl, discusses social cooperation as a framework for understanding contemporary art practices and includes insights from various artists and professionals.
- Q: Who is the author of the book and what is his background? A: The author, Tom Finkelpearl, is an experienced figure in the art community, known for his work in public art and cultural institutions. His insights in this book stem from extensive engagement with artists and social cooperation.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: 'What We Made' consists of 416 pages, providing a comprehensive look into conversations surrounding art and social cooperation.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: When was 'What We Made' published? A: The book was published on January 15, 2013.
- Q: What are some themes discussed in the book? A: Themes include the nature of public art, collaboration in artistic practices, the role of education in art, and the potential for social change through cooperative projects.
- Q: Who are some of the interviewees featured in the book? A: The book features conversations with notable figures such as Naomi Beckwith, Claire Bishop, and Grant Kester, among others, who share their experiences and perspectives on cooperative art.
- Q: Is this book suitable for those interested in contemporary art? A: Yes, the book is ideal for readers interested in contemporary art, social practices, and the intersection of art and community engagement.
- Q: What unique perspective does Finkelpearl bring to the discussion of art? A: Finkelpearl emphasizes pragmatism as a critical lens for understanding the experiential aspects of social cooperation in art, offering new insights into cooperative practices.
- Q: Does the book include any practical examples of social cooperation in art? A: Yes, it includes discussions of real-life projects and initiatives, such as Houston's Project Row Houses, which illustrate the principles of social cooperation in artistic endeavors.