Jimmie Durham, Europe, and the Art of Relations

This book explores Jimmie Durham's community-building process through four European projects, demonstrating how we can create a world that embraces and sustains what has been diminished. It will be of interest to scholars in contemporary art, animal studies, new materialism research, and eco-criticism.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 110 pages
\n Publication date: 25 September 2020
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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This captivating book delves into the intricate community-building process of renowned artist Jimmie Durham, as he explores four remarkable projects across Europe. Through his artistic endeavors, Durham weaves together a tapestry of interconnectedness, evoking a sense of harmony and celebration. The projects featured in this book include Something… Perhaps a Fugue or an Elegy (2005), two Neapolitan nativities (2016 and ongoing), The Middle Earth (with Maria Thereza Alves, 2018), and Gods Poems, Gods Children (2017).

In her exploration of these artworks, Andrea Feeser draws upon the insightful ideas of writers such as Ann Lauterbach, Franz Rosenzweig, Pamela Sue Anderson, Vinciane Despret, and Hirokazu Miyazaki, among others. Feeser argues that Durham's materials, construction methods, writing style, interrelationships among his pieces, and the way they engage viewers all demonstrate the potential for creating a world that embraces and sustains what has been diminished.

This book holds immense appeal to scholars engaged in contemporary art, animal studies, new materialism research, and eco-criticism. It offers a profound insight into Durham's artistic vision and his commitment to fostering community and connection through his art. Through its rich analysis and thoughtful exploration, this book provides valuable contributions to the field of art and beyond.

\n Weight: 276g\n
Dimension: 145 x 223 x 13 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367404550\n \n