McCollum, Allan (ART)/
Allan McCollum
- ISBN 13:
- 9783037641934
- author:
- McCollum, Allan (ART)/
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- JRP Ringier
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 280mm X 272mm
- Genre:
- Art, General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Allan McCollum: A Comprehensive Overview of an Artistic Vision. Since the late 1970s, Allan McCollum has been exploring the anthropology of art, examining its mechanisms and how it operates as a status-generating economy. Through his various works, including Surrogate Paintings, Individual Works, Shapes Project, Plaster Surrogates, Perpetual Photos, and Perfect Vehicles, he has revealed the ways in which art is acquired, displayed, and interpreted. McCollum's work has evolved over time, shifting from traditional "art objects" to found objects that reflect a situated context and community. This change has led him to experiment with new compositional elements, such as multiples and museum display aesthetics. Today, his body of work offers a unique and intriguing perspective on the art world, one that is being showcased in this comprehensive monograph. This book provides an in-depth look at Allan McCollum's artistic vision, offering insights into his creative process and the ways in which he challenges our understanding of art and its role in society.