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Contemporary Art: 1989 to the Present

Edited by Alexander Dumbadze, Edited by Suzanne Hudson

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An engaging account of today’s contemporary art world that features original articles by leading international art historians, critics, curators, and artists, introducing varied perspectives on the most important debates and discussions happening around the world. Features a collection of all-new essays, organized around fourteen specific themes, chosen to reflect the latest debates in contemporary art since 1989 Each topic is prefaced by an introduction on current discussions in the field and investigated by three essays, each shedding light on the subject in new and contrasting ways Topics include: globalization, formalism, technology, participation, agency, biennials, activism, fundamentalism, judgment, markets, art schools, and scholarship International in scope, bringing together over forty of the most important voices in the field, including Sofía Hernández Chong Cuy, David Joselit, Michelle Kuo, Raqs Media Collective, and Jan Verwoert A stimulating guide that will encourage polemical interventions and foster critical dialogue among both students and art aficionados

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Publisher | John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Published date | 18 Jan 2013
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Format | Hardback
Pages | 512
Dimensions | 236 x 160 x 30mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 785g
ISBN | 978-1-4443-3860-7
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BISAC | art / history / contemporary (1945-)


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