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“More than a cabinet of curiosities, more than a terrarium, more than an aquarium”: a captivating look at thirty years of artistic work by the Austrian-French artist duo Christa Sommerer and Laurent Mignonneau. Working at the intersection of natural science, technology, and art, Austrian-French artist duo Christa Sommerer and Laurent Mignonneau pioneered the “Art of Interface”—innovative technical interfaces that enable physical interaction between simulative visual worlds and the world of natural sensory organs. Early on, the pair used algorithms to represent not only forms of the living but also their evolution and growth. Edited by Karin Ohlenschläger, Peter Weibel, and Alfred ...
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There’s more to the art world than auctions and appetizers. Behind the serious museum walls, one arts reporter has a sense of humor and she isn’t afraid to share it in this comedic romp through the art world. Featuring 30 short stories, Nadja Sayej plows through a food review of the Venice Biennale, butterfly kisses Cate Blanchett and talks performance art with Salma Hayek Oh and is it ‘biennial’ or ‘biennale?’ Nevermind that, where's the hor d'oeuvres? This book highlights a run in with A$AP Rocky at Miami Beach, calling Patton Oswalt from Marrakech and snoring her way through Documenta. There are cameos from Robert Crumb, doing vodka shots with Anish Kapoor and meeting Helmut Newton’s wife Jane Newton for her very first selfie. Join in on the chaos, the comedy and the bad pastry fillings you can't help but criticize. Author website http://nadjasayej.com
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Written and published in 2023 42 pages, 33+ vibrant, full-color pages Over 70+ meticulously curated entries featuring stunning images, invaluable tips, practical insights, and much more Up-to-date and triple-checked information for accuracy and reliability Our guides are designed to achieve the perfect balance between comprehensive coverage and practicality – no filler content, just valuable insights – saving you time and effort while maximizing value. Published in 2023, this 42-page guide provides over 70 distinct entries meticulously chosen to highlight the city's diverse offerings, all embellished with vibrant, high-resolution images. We've distilled essential information, valuable in...
The Rough Guide to Franceis the ultimate travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best French attractions. Full-colour features explore the very best French wines and cheeses, as well as France's key walking regions and routes, while an extensive language section will get you started on all the most important French phrases and vocabulary. Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do, while relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels, bars, restaurants and shops in France for all budgets. You'll find expert tips on exploring the country's varied landscapes, from the slopes of the Alps to the vibrant metropolis of Paris; and authoritative background on France's history, wildlife and food. Accurate maps and comprehensive practical information help you get under the skin of France, whilst stunning photography and a full-colour introduction make The Rough Guide to Franceyour ultimate travelling companion. Make the most of your time on Earth with The Rough Guide to France.
Globalization euphoria and enthusiasm for the West are on the decline in contemporary China. Critical voices make themselves heard in artistic and cultural circles, turning towards their personal everyday lives to take stock. Their questions revolve around concrete experiences in the radical upheaval of lifeworlds, the continued significance of traditions after many of them have been thoroughly uprooted, and the paradoxes produced by the predominance of neo-liberalism. The 17 positions assembled in this volume provide a vivid illustration of such a »new thoughtfulness« in a wide variety of aspects ranging from aesthetics and art to theatre and photography.