Skin in the Game: Conversations on Risk and Contention

Skin in the Game, a follow-up to The Metabolic Museum, explores how contemporary artists perceive creativity in historical research collections. It raises concerns about working with contentious collections, the law from an Indigenous artist's perspective, and the concept of the "prototype" that shapes an artist's career. Clémentine Deliss interviews renowned women artists about their "skin in the game" moment, when they committed to art practice, knowing it would be both their Hades and paradise.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 244 pages
Publication date: 25 January 2024
Publisher: Hatje Cantz

Skin in the Game, the captivating sequel to The Metabolic Museum, delves deeper into the realm of artistic exploration, offering a fresh perspective on the creative potential found within historical research collections. In this engaging and conversational style, Clémentine Deliss expands on the themes explored in her previous work, shedding light on how contemporary artists perceive and harness the creativity inherent in these archives.

The book raises thought-provoking questions about the collaborative process with contentious collections, the legal implications from the perspective of Indigenous artists, and the concept of the "prototype," which shapes an artist's career. Deliss engages in insightful conversations with a distinguished group of leading women artists, including Ruth Buchanan, Otobong Nkanga, Collier Schorr, Rosemarie Trockel, Joëlle Tuerlincx, and Andrea Zittel. These artists share their personal experiences of a pivotal moment when they committed fully to their artistic practice, knowing that there was no turning back.

Through their narratives, Deliss explores the profound impact that this "skin in the game" moment had on their artistic journey. She delves into the prototypes that defined their practice, acting as guiding forces that resurface throughout an artist's lifetime, shaping their artistic identity and pushing the boundaries of their creativity.

Skin in the Game serves as a testament to the transformative power of art and the enduring legacy of historical research collections. It encourages artists to embrace the complexities and challenges inherent in working with these sources, while also celebrating the immense rewards that come from exploring the rich tapestry of human history and culture. This book is a valuable resource for artists, scholars, and anyone interested in the intersection of art, history, and cultural heritage.

Weight: 394g
Dimension: 141 x 210 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783775756136