Marcel Duchamp (Bilingual edition): Die Erfindung der Gegenwart / Inventing the Presence

The Fountain, a urinal Marcel Duchamp displayed, was a controversial work of art that challenged the distinction between art and everyday objects. The Duchamp Collection in Schwerin houses ninety-two of his works, and the research center has established a network of researchers across disciplines. The fifth volume of the series Poiesis examines individual artworks from the collection from philosophical, art historical, and literary perspectives.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 15 October 2020
Publisher: Hatje Cantz

Marcel Duchamp, a visionary artist, delved into the intriguing realm of the boundary between art and everyday objects, igniting a seismic shift in the art world. Among his remarkable achievements, the Fountain stands as a testament to his unparalleled brilliance. This urinal, showcased in a daring display, pushed the boundaries of artistic expression and challenged conventional notions of what constitutes art. Duchamp's artistic legacy is vast, with numerous masterpieces that bear his distinctive signature. The Duchamp Collection in Schwerin houses an impressive collection of ninety-two artworks, a testament to his enduring influence. Established in 2009, the research center at Schwerin has successfully forged an interdisciplinary and globally connected network of researchers. In the fifth volume of the series "Poiesis," titled "Marcel Duchamp: Inventing the Presence," individual artworks from the Schwerin collection are explored from philosophical, art historical, and literary perspectives, shedding light on their profound significance and resonant impact.

Weight: 578g
Dimension: 172 x 242 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783775747295