Beyond the Gallery Walls. A masterclass in contemporary art criticism that interrogates the nature of exhibitions and the perpetual state of the 'Now'.
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The Exhibitionary Phenomenon
By Thanavi Chotpradit
A multidimensional exploration of art by a scholar whose gaze has been forged in the crucible of the industry—as curator, critic, artist assistant, and catalog essayist.
In The Exhibitionary Phenomenon, Thanavi Chotpradit offers more than mere art criticism; she provides an autopsy of the contemporary art world from the vantage point of one who has inhabited its every gear. This proximity grants her a unique authority to dissect the "Now," yet it is her incisive, provocative questioning that truly distinguishes this volume. Her inquiries serve as a theoretical catalyst, designed to ignite a deeper discourse among scholars, practitioners, and enthusiasts alike.
Chotpradit challenges our fundamental definitions, drawing a sharp demarcation between the 'Modern' and the 'Contemporary.' To her, the contemporary is not a race toward the new, but a perpetual engagement with the present.
"'Contemporary art' is radically distinct from 'modern art' in that it does not necessitate the creation of something 'new' for the sake of novelty. It does not compete to be 'modern' or 'avant-garde.' Instead, the word 'contemporary' implies a constant state of 'Now'—an eternal presence."
— From The Exhibitionary Phenomenon
Details
▪️Format : Paperback
▪️Piyavit Tepumnuaysakul : Editor
▪️Designed by ● SM STUDIO | ●
▪️Published : December 2010
▪️Length : 272 pages
▪️ISBN : 978-616-7196-05-3
▪️Dimensions (in) : 5.25 x 8.25
▪️Price : 250 THB
