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Debates on Contemporary Art Exhibitions and Biennials in Post-Wall Europe
The book that analyzes the European Biennial for Contemporary Art, Manifesta, to create a history of the 1990s.
The book was edited by Barbara Vanderlinden and Elena Filipovic and published by MIT Press in 2005.
340 pp
Size 8.5 by 10.5"
Hard bound
Excellent condition
The book explores the rapid changes in politics and aesthetics since the end of the Cold War.
It raises questions about the role of mega art shows, including:
The persistence of the white cube in global exhibitions
The relationship between artists and curators
The role of art shows in the rhetoric of the "clash of civilizations"
The book also examines the cultural, curatorial, and political context of the Europe from which the Manifesta exhibits came. It includes original essays, unpublished images, and texts.
Text in English
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