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Book Synopsis: su-per-no-va: n., pl. A rare celestial phenomenon involving the explosion of most of the material in a star, resulting in an extremely bright, short-lived object that emits vast amounts of energy. Given the massive shift in the West's cultural sensibility in the wake of the 9/11 attacks and the current global political situation, the 1990s and its over-the-top, anything-goes art scene suddenly appear much more historical than contemporary. If we really are at the turning point that we seem to be, then we've arrived at a particularly opportune moment for reconsideration, for assessing the legacy of the decade after the frenzy has subsided. Supernova brings together a number of curators and critics--each of whom was actively involved in constructing the 1990s art discourse--to step back and consider what trans-identity, broad-based thematic trends can now be identified as emblematic of, or seminal to, the decade. The Kent and Vicki Logan collection of contemporary art offers a compelling and visually alluring vehicle to consider such issues, as these ambitious collectors were firmly planted at the center of the scene--acquiring some of the most challenging and iconic art of the period, including works by Young British Artists (YBAs), Asian practitioners and a diverse array of influential women artmakers. In Supernova, reproductions of these artists' works are dispersed among contributors' essays, which explore such themes as beauty and the abject, iconoclasm and the role of social activism in art.
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Experience the explosive energy of the art scene in the 1990s with Supernova: Art of the 1990s From the Logan Collection. This rare celestial phenomenon of a book brings together curators and critics who actively shaped the discourse of the era, offering a unique opportunity to reassess the legacy of a decade that has become more historical than contemporary. With the current global political situation and a cultural shift after the 9/11 attacks, now is the perfect time to delve into the broad-based thematic trends that defined the 1990s.
Through the visually alluring collection of contemporary art by Kent and Vicki Logan, you can explore works by influential artists such as the Young British Artists (YBAs), Asian practitioners, and groundbreaking women artmakers. These ambitious collectors were at the center of the scene, acquiring some of the most challenging and iconic art of the period. Supernova brings together their acquisitions, reproducing the artists' works alongside insightful essays by contributors.
Discover the striking juxtaposition between beauty and the abject, the power of iconoclasm, and the role of social activism in art. Each page of Supernova immerses you in the vibrant visual language of the 1990s, inviting you to reflect on the significant cultural moments and an art scene that dared to push boundaries.
Don't miss your chance to witness the explosion of creativity that defined a generation. Reconsider, reimagine, and reignite your passion for contemporary art with Supernova.
Get your copy of Supernova: Art of the 1990s From the Logan Collection and embark on a mesmerizing journey through the decade that shaped the art world like a supernova.
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