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Book Synopsis: A strikingly original analysis of Isa Genzken's move towards merging sculptural and architectural morphologies into a trailblazing practice of contemporary assemblage.
Fuck the Bauhaus, a series of audacious architectural models for future high-rise buildings in Manhattan, marks a poetic and provocative shift in Isa Genzken's artistic oeuvre. Made in the year 2000, out of quotidian objects and cheap materials foraged in the streets and stores of New York, these sculptural assemblages depart from the German artist's 'post-Minimalist' works begun in the 1970s. The earlier works conjured the haunting spectres of catastrophe, destruction and failed utopia, as well as the potential for freedom amidst the ruins of post-War reconstruction culture.
Analysing Genken's post-2000 penchant for appropriation, collage and montage, André Rottmann draws on the writings of Deleuze and Guattari, Bruno Latour and other theorists of "assemblage," to show how her 'late style' is not a return to (neo-)avant-garde traditions but a powerful reimagining of them for the contemporary moment.
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Are you ready to experience the bold and boundary-pushing world of Isa Genzken's art? Introducing the mesmerizing book, "Isa Genzken: Fuck the Bauhaus". This book takes you on a journey into Genzken's groundbreaking practice of contemporary assemblage, where she seamlessly blends sculptural and architectural elements into awe-inspiring creations.
One of the most notable features of this book is its focus on Genzken's shift in artistic style in the year 2000. Through audacious architectural models for future high-rise buildings in Manhattan, she challenges the conventional norms and boldly defies the Bauhaus movement. Genzken's choice to use quotidian objects and cheap materials discovered in the streets and stores of New York truly showcases her unique perspective and creativity.
By delving deep into Genzken's post-2000 artistic approach, author André Rottmann reveals the underlying philosophies behind her work. Drawing inspiration from renowned thinkers such as Deleuze and Guattari, as well as Bruno Latour and other theorists of "assemblage," Rottmann unveils how Genzken's 'late style' is not merely a rehash of past avant-garde traditions, but a powerful reimagining tailored for the contemporary moment.
Don't miss out on this captivating exploration of Genzken's artistic evolution and the boldness it embodies. Order your copy of "Isa Genzken: Fuck the Bauhaus" now and embark on an adventure of discovery and inspiration. Your journey into the world of contemporary assemblage awaits! Order now!
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