Aloi, Giovanni
Speculative Taxidermy
- ISBN 13:
- 9780231180719
- author:
- Aloi, Giovanni
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Columbia University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 328
- Dimensions:
- 23.11 x 15.75 x 3.56 centimetres
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Criticism,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Taxidermy has recently resurfaced in contemporary art, culture, and interior design. In Speculative Taxidermy, Giovanni Aloi explores the emergence of taxidermy as an artistic medium, tracing its connection to philosophical ideas about human-animal relationships. Aloi examines how taxidermy can be used to rethink our stance on animal representation and address pressing issues like climate change and exploitation. By analyzing key examples from contemporary artists such as Nandipha Mntambo, Maria Papadimitriou, and Berlinde De Bruyckere, the book reveals the potential of taxidermy to challenge anthropocentric perspectives. This approach situates taxidermy at the intersection of humans and animals, highlighting their shared vulnerability. By exploring this complex relationship, Speculative Taxidermy offers a nuanced understanding of the role of animal skin in contemporary art and its implications for our ethical and political stances towards animals.
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