Ngai, Sianne

The Cute (Documents of Contemporary Art)

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ISBN 13:: 9780854882984
author:: Ngai, Sianne
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Whitechapel Gallery
language:: English
Pages:: 240
Dimensions:: 2.4 x 21 x 21 centimetres (0.41
Genre:: Arts & Photography, Art, History,
Condition:: New
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£14.18

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The Cute by Sianne Ngai explores the impact of an aesthetic 'of' or 'about' minorness on post-war and contemporary art. This anthology examines how artists have worked with and transformed the concept of the cute, reshaping their own practices in the process. Ngai's study reveals a wide range of cultural practices and discourses that draw upon the cute, from robots to cat videos, ice cream socials, and more. The Cute is the first of its kind to show how contemporary artists have engaged with this aesthetic category, complexifying its meaning and transforming their own artistic approaches. Through its diverse selection of artists and writers, The Cute offers a nuanced understanding of the role of the cute in shaping art today.

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