Khonsary, Jeff
Institutions by Artists: Volume Two
- ISBN 13:
- 9781927354339
- author:
- Khonsary, Jeff
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Fillip
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 19.1 x 11.4 centimetres
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Criticism,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Institutions by Artists is a collection of texts and debates that explore artist-led initiatives and their historical contexts. This second volume examines global artist-run centers such as Western Front, Alice Yard, ASCO, and General Idea, shedding light on the emergence and development of these institutions. The book brings together material from the Institutions by Artists conference in Vancouver in 2012, featuring historical and theoretical texts on artist-led practices, as well as transcripts of two debates on professionalization and state sponsorship of art. This compilation offers a unique insight into the complexities of artist-run initiatives and their role in shaping the contemporary art world. By examining these institutions within their specific historical contexts, Institutions by Artists provides a nuanced understanding of the intersections between art, politics, and society.