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"These writings. . . radiate the quiet wonder of life."--John C. Welchman, "Artforum"
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I came to this book through a fascination with the subject of contemporary art and how it seemes to skirt around everyday life instead of really engaging it.
Kaprow's texts are illuminating and inspiring in their frank lucidity and down-to-earth nature. He, quite literally, spilits art down the middle- seperating the traditions of bourgoise object-making from the pure experinces of everyday life that fall outside of the gallery space but well inside of realms of 'art'.
Kaprow follows Dewey in opening up the whole world as a space for art without ever managing to sound dreamy, fanciful or unrealistic. Clear examples are provided from Kaprow's own catalog alongside fascinating examples of his subject that are little less than revelatory in their ability to clear away centuries of rhetoric from the field of art.
After reading this book i found myself at a loss. Lost was the need to accept the status of 'art' for myself, my 'works' or my life. This book helped me realise that one can still be an artist, and feel fulfilled, as a care-worker, a teacher, or a gardener......
Kaprow's texts are illuminating and inspiring in their frank lucidity and down-to-earth nature. He, quite literally, spilits art down the middle- seperating the traditions of bourgoise object-making from the pure experinces of everyday life that fall outside of the gallery space but well inside of realms of 'art'.
Kaprow follows Dewey in opening up the whole world as a space for art without ever managing to sound dreamy, fanciful or unrealistic. Clear examples are provided from Kaprow's own catalog alongside fascinating examples of his subject that are little less than revelatory in their ability to clear away centuries of rhetoric from the field of art.
After reading this book i found myself at a loss. Lost was the need to accept the status of 'art' for myself, my 'works' or my life. This book helped me realise that one can still be an artist, and feel fulfilled, as a care-worker, a teacher, or a gardener......
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Allan Kaprow is one of the most influential artists of the 20th Century? Both a statement and a question as I believe he is, yet understand he may be one of many. His article on the legacy of Jackson Pollock is a must read for anyone who believes Pollock 'just ruined painting' or any other stupid(ignorant) comments of the like. Kaprow is one of my idols and his playfulness and ability to inspire creativity in others is clearly visible in this book. I think x
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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2 Sep 2011
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This book is a must have for any undergraduate or graduate art student or for anyone who is interested in gaining a better understanding of contemporary art practices.
0 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Oddly Fascinating
2 Dec 2010
Format:Paperback
As I started this book, I was really excited to read it. I thought it was going to apply really well to my art making. It didn't turn out to do that. But it definitely made me think of the everyday things I do that I maybe don't pay attention to. I feel like a lot of the essays talk about how much we don't realize and how art could be different if we did. Blurring art and life may seem easy, but as I've put it into practice it really hasn't been all that simple. Now I'm trying to take the time to watch and document life as it passes me by. All in all, I thought it was a great book. It had to be if it affected me like this.
0 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Allan Kaprow
17 Feb 2010
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I thought some of the essays in this book were inspiring. Especially the topics dealing with 'work vs. fun'. It made me start consciously thinking about the balance and if it can be achieved. The essay in the beginning about Jackson Pollack is kind of random so I recommend skipping it if you really want to enjoy the book and then maybe go back to it later if you want. Anyways Allan Kaprow is really cool and it's the act of spontaneity and unforeseen outcomes that make him amazing! He is one of those people that builds roads and has helped refine the philosophy behind the process of making art.
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