Ai Weiwei : making sense
2023
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Ai Weiwei's archaeological exploration of the histories and skills that have been ignored or erased, through objects from his personal collections. Known around the world for his powerful art and activism, Ai Weiwei (born 1957) does not differentiate between disciplines: his practice glides across art, architecture, design, film, collecting and curating. Richly illustrated with over 200 images, Ai Weiwei: Making Sense is the first major publication to present Ai's work as a commentary on design and what it reveals about our changing values. It presents a selection of Ai's collected objects, from ancient stone axe heads to porcelain teapot spouts, from Neolithic tools to modern mass-produced products, as well as new works created specifically for the Design Museum. These collections draw from the artists' fascination with historical Chinese artefacts, placing their craftsmanship in dialogue with China's more recent history of demolition and urban development. Also featured are essays by leading experts covering dominant themes in Ais work, such as craft, collecting and the urbanisation and industrialisation of China. It concludes with an interview between renowned British Israeli architect Eyal Weizman and Ai himself.
Main title:
Ai Weiwei : making sense / edited Justin McGuirk.
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Imprint:
London : The Design Museum, 2023.©2023
Collation:
224 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 27 cm
Notes:
Published in conjunction with the exhibition of the same name held at the Design Museum, London, 7th April-30th July 2023.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781872005638 (hbk)9781872005638
Dewey class:
709.2
Language:
English
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BRN:
549579
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | Adult Non Fiction - Art and Craft | 709.2 AIW | Available |