Doing Politics with Citizen Art

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Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 04 May 2022
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

This captivating book delves into the profound ways in which citizen art practices emerge as a powerful force in shaping new forms of politics, distinct from the traditional normative models. It argues that in a world where the contours of citizenship have undergone significant transformations, driven by factors such as heightened security measures and individualization of bodies, there is an urgent need for citizen art to be deployed as a tool for assessing the profound "hollowing out" of citizenship.

What sets citizen art apart is its ability to perform acts of citizenship that challenge and transcend the boundaries set by state-centered citizenship regimes. At the same time, it enacts genuinely alternative modes of citizenship that go beyond the confines of statist frameworks. This book elucidates how citizen art can manifest citizenship in ways that do not perpetuate or celebrate the nation-state, status rights, or cosmopolitan imaginaries. Instead, it reveals that the outcomes of citizen art, such as the institutions of solidarity, assembly, and interventions, redefine the very tools of politics in the act of doing politics, thereby giving rise to new and nascent modes of non-statist citizenship.

In exploring these dimensions, this book offers a novel and multifaceted perspective on citizen art. It engages in critical interrogation of citizen art on both theoretical and material levels, thereby reshaping the foundations upon which citizenship is conceived, performed, and instituted. By delving into the complexities and nuances of citizen art, this book provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of political engagement and offers a roadmap for creating a more inclusive and democratic society.

Weight: 558g
Dimension: 229 x 160 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781538151471