| Title | : | The Future of Art: A Manual (Sternberg Press) |
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| ISBN | : | 1934105635 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781934105634 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 |
| Publication | : | First published December 1, 2011 |
In 1831 Honoré de Balzac wrote a short story, “The Unknown Masterpiece,” in which he invented the abstract painting. Almost 200 years later, writer Ingo Niermann tries to follow in his footsteps to imagine a new epoch-making artwork. Together with the artist Erik Niedling he starts searching for the future of art and, seeking advice, meets key figures of the art world. Includes the DVD The Future of Art by Erik Niedling and Ingo Niermann (HD, 157 min.). Contributors
Thomas Bayrle, Olaf Breuning, Genesis and Lady Jaye Breyer P-Orridge, Olafur Eliasson, Harald Falckenberg, Boris Groys, Damien Hirst, Gregor Jansen, Terence Koh, Gabriel von Loebell, Marcos Lutyens, Philomene Magers, Antje Majewski, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Thomas Olbricht, Friedrich Petzel, and Tobias Rehberger; and commentary by Chus Martínez
Thomas Bayrle, Olaf Breuning, Genesis and Lady Jaye Breyer P-Orridge, Olafur Eliasson, Harald Falckenberg, Boris Groys, Damien Hirst, Gregor Jansen, Terence Koh, Gabriel von Loebell, Marcos Lutyens, Philomene Magers, Antje Majewski, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Thomas Olbricht, Friedrich Petzel, and Tobias Rehberger; and commentary by Chus Martínez
The Future of Art: A Manual (Sternberg Press) Reviews
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The book comes with a DVD, which I watched first. To my disappointment, the book was merely a reiteration of the interviews in the film (instead of what I hoped for: two distinct but complimentary works). I found the film/book self-indulgent, as Niermann seems more interested in selling an extravagant, half-baked idea to his interviewees and to the audience than in thoroughly investigating the question, "what is the future of art?" (bravo to him, though, for thinking big). Some interesting dialogue manages to shine through at times, and the rare clips that actually focus on artworks are lovely. Sadly, "The Future of Art: A Manual" is the product of a missed opportunity.
