Exhibition catalogue published in conjunction with show held on the roof of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, April 25 - October 29, 2006. Curated by Gary Tinterow. Texts by Gary Tinterow and David A. ... [details]
"Between 1969 and 1973, Vito Acconci's creative output was focused on body pieces and performances, many of them seminal works now firmly lodged in the art historical cannon of the time. Whether he was transforming space by masturbating under a platform extension of the gallery floor or transforming the body by tucking his genitals between his legs, Acconci promoted a radical, corporeal method of working with the human presence that has remained relevant in these less performative times. ... [details]
Book of critical theory by Doris von Drathen, with 24 essays on 24 artists. Preface by Horst Bredekamp. Artists include: Marina Abramovic, Jean Pierre Bertrand, Jean-Pierre Boltanski, Louise Bourgeois, Jean-Marc Bustamante, Pedro Cabrita Reis, Jochen Gerz, Ann Hamilton, Mona Hatoum, Rebecca Horn, Shirazeh Houshiary, Cristina Iglesias, Anish Kapoor, Jannis Kounellis, Agnes Martin, Giulio Paolini, Giuseppe Penone, Gerhard Richter, Julião Sarmento, Tony Smith, Pat Steir, Niele Toroni, and David Tremlett. ... [details]
