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Helen Molesworth

Open Questions: Thirty Years of Writing about Art

Open Questions: Thirty Years of Writing about Art

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Helen Molesworth is a rare breed of curator who can write. This illustrated reader is the first collection of her writings, featuring 24 essays from the past 30 years. It opens with a new essay that lays out her belief in the art's unique capacity for merging knowledge and feeling and includes new critical and reflective commentary on her past writing.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 05 October 2023
Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd


Helen Molesworth, a rare breed among curators, stands out for her remarkable ability to write. Her exceptional talent has solidified her position as one of the most dynamic and influential figures in the art world over the past three decades. This captivating illustrated reader, the first collection of her writings, presents a selection of 24 essays spanning the past 30 years. These essays have been curated from prestigious art publications like Artforum, Documents, frieze, and October.

The volume begins with a thought-provoking essay that explores Molesworth's belief in the unique capacity of art to blend knowledge and emotion. It also includes fresh critical and reflective commentary on her previous works, offering a novel approach that establishes Open Questions as an invaluable resource for studying and contemplating contemporary art for future generations.

Through her captivating writing, Helen Molesworth has been able to convey her deep understanding and passion for art, making her a true luminary in the field. This collection of essays serves as a testament to her enduring influence and will undoubtedly inspire and engage readers for years to come.

Weight: 780g
Dimension: 220 x 158 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838666057

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