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Art Power (Mit Press)

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Book Synopsis: A new book by Boris Groys acknowledges the problem and potential of art's complex relationship to power. Art has its own power in the world, and is as much a force in the power play of global politics today as it once was in the arena of cold war politics. Art, argues the distinguished theoretician Boris Groys, is hardly a powerless commodity subject to the art market's fiats of inclusion and exclusion. In Art Power, Groys examines modern and contemporary art according to its ideological function. Art, Groys writes, is produced and brought before the public in two ways — as a commodity and as a tool of political propaganda. In the contemporary art scene, very little attention is paid to the latter function. Arguing for the inclusion of politically motivated art in contemporary art discourse, Groys considers art produced under totalitarianism, Socialism, and post-Communism. He also considers today's mainstream Western art — which he finds behaving more and more according to the norms of ideological propaganda: produced and exhibited for the masses at international exhibitions, biennials, and festivals. Contemporary art, Groys argues, demonstrates its power by appropriating the iconoclastic gestures directed against itself — by positioning itself simultaneously as an image and as a critique of the image. In Art Power, Groys examines this fundamental appropriation that produces the paradoxical object of the modern artwork.

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Intrigued by the complex relationship between art and power? Dive into the thought-provoking insights presented in Art Power by Boris Groys. Explore how art wields its own power, influencing the landscape of global politics and challenging conventional norms. Discover a new perspective on contemporary art's role as both a commodity and a tool of political propaganda.

Uncover the oft-overlooked facet of politically motivated art in the realm of modern art discourse with Art Power. Boris Groys sheds light on the ideological function of art, examining its evolution under varied political systems—from totalitarianism to the present-day mainstream Western art scene. Immerse yourself in the critical examination of how art manifests as a critique and a reflection of the societal image it projects.

Experience the intellectual journey through art's transformative power in Art Power. Delve into Groys' analysis of the modern artwork as a paradoxical object, challenging established norms and pushing boundaries. Engage with the dynamic interplay between art and politics, and witness the intricate dance of influence and expression that shapes the contemporary art world.

Ready to explore the dynamic interplay between art and power? Elevate your understanding of contemporary art's ideological underpinnings with Art Power by Boris Groys. Embrace the power of art to provoke thought, challenge perceptions, and inspire change. Start your exploration today and delve deeper into the intricate web of art's influence on society.

Experience the transformative power of art with Art Power by Boris Groys!

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