Beschreibung
It began with research into the myth of Hyperborea, followed by an exploration of the Aral Sea. Now Anton Ginzburgs eye has been drawn to the epoch of Constructivism, concluding a fascinating trilogy of books. As an artist and a researcher, Ginzburg takes a critical look at the works of famous Constructivists such as Rodchenko, Tatlin, and the VkhUTEMAS. In their work he discovers the driving force behind their utopian ideas, along with the dangers and limitations of their ambitions. Ginzburgs works emerge from his findings. They are inspired by, and revive, the aesthetics he found. Nevertheless, they maintain the sense of distance characteristic of commentary. As he did in the two previous installations, Ginzburg also poses questions about the process of becoming: What is the meaning of historical phenomena to the present time, and what form do they take today? Ginzburgs sculptures, paintings, and videos are the impressive response.
Autorenporträt
ANTON GINZBURG (*1974, St. Petersburg) studierte an der Parsons New School for Social Research und dem Bard College in New York. In seinen Werken gehen historische Fragestellungen und poetische Bearbeitung ineinander über.
Herstellerkennzeichnung:
HATJE CANTZ VERLAG GmbH
Mommsenstraße 27
10629 Berlin
DE
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