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The sorcerer's burden, contemporary art & the anthropological turn

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The sorcerer's burden, contemporary art & the anthropological turn

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The sorcerer's burden

Nature of contents

catalogsbibliography

Oclc number

1105596620

Sub title

contemporary art & the anthropological turn

Summary

'The Sorcerer's Burden: Contemporary Art & the Anthropological Turn' explores the complicated relationship between art and anthropology as it has been probed in the work of contemporary artists. Focusing on artists who appropriate, manipulate and transform elements found in anthropological methodologies and practices to create contemporary works that are alternately subversive, humorous, satirical, dark, playful and enchanting, 'The Sorcerer's Burden' considers the complex results that emerge when contemporary artists, curators and exhibitions turn to anthropology. These artists--working in painting, sculpture, photography, film, video and performance--explore the intersection between fact and fiction, and the questionable proposal that any field, media or genre might propose to convey the 'truth.' Artists featured in this volume include Ed Atkins, Nuotama Frances Bodomo, Theo Eshetu, Cameron Jamie, Kapwani Kiwanga, Marie Lorenz, Nathan Mabry, Ruben Ochoa, Dario Robleto, Shimabuku and Julia Wachtel. Exhibition: The Contemporary Austin, USA (14.09.2019-19.01.2020)

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Contemporary art & the anthropological turn

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