Ellen, Seifermann
Rachel Harrison: If I Did It
- ISBN 13:
- 9783905770568
- author:
- Ellen, Seifermann
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- JRP Ringier
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2007
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 240mm X 285mm
- Genre:
- History of art & design styles: from c 1900 -
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Rachel Harrison's "If I Did It" presents an unconventional approach to art and its role in society. The book features a series of monuments that challenge traditional notions of cultural and political value, bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds and historical periods. The title itself is taken from O.J. Simpson's infamous account of his murder trial, highlighting the tension between high and low culture. Harrison's work includes artificial monuments such as an apple on neon-green cement, alongside other unexpected figures like Johnny Depp and Tiger Woods. By presenting these disparate elements in a non-hierarchical manner, Harrison critiques the traditional notion of art as a museological testament to social progress. The result is a thought-provoking exploration of the role of art in contemporary society.