Alphen, Ernst Van

Productive Archiving: Artistic Strategies, Future Memories & Fluid Identities

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ISBN 13:
9789493246164
author:
Alphen, Ernst Van
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Valiz
language:
English
Publication Year:
2023
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
23.8 x 16.8 x 2.4 centimetres (0
Genre:
Arts & Photography, Art, Criticism,
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£24.74

Description

The archive as a fundamental symbolic entity that shapes our understanding of the past, present, and future is a concept ripe for critical examination. Productive Archiving explores three often-overlooked issues facing archival organizations: the question of inclusion or exclusion from the archive, the loss of individuality and specificity within it, and the risk of homogenization. Artists have devised creative solutions to the taxonomic constraints of the archive, offering innovative ways to foster new connections and ways of thinking. This critical anthology brings together a diverse range of authors and visual artists who contribute to the discussion on the role of archives in shaping our understanding of identity, memory, and culture. Through its diverse range of perspectives and approaches, Productive Archiving sheds light on the complex relationships between art, archives, and identity, providing valuable insights for those working in or interested in archival organizations.

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