Uncombed, Unforeseen, Unconstrained

Eleven international contemporary visual artists respond to the state of the world in the early twenty-first century in this book, which documents their deeply thoughtful responses to entropy. The book includes three thought-provoking texts by Ziba Ardalan, Julien Bismuth, and Tom Morton, complementing the exhibition's concept and ideas.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 15 January 2023
Publisher: Mousse Publishing

Published in conjunction with the exhibition Uncombed, Unforeseen, Unconstrained, a Collateral Event of the 59th International Art Exhibition | La Biennale di Venezia, 2022, this book documents the deeply thoughtful responses of eleven international contemporary visual artists to the state of the world in the early twenty-first century. Aesthetically beguiling and conceptually convincing, their works reflect on some of the alarming aspects of entropy – often interpreted as the degree of disorder within a system – which are increasingly pervading life on planet Earth and even putting it at risk. Complementing the concept and ideas behind the exhibition, this book includes three thought-provoking texts in the form of two essays: 'Sensing Time' by the exhibition's curator, Ziba Ardalan, and 'Entropisms' by artist and writer Julien Bismuth; and an intriguingly relevant story by curator and writer Tom Morton.

The exhibition, titled 'Uncombed, Unforeseen, Unconstrained,' was held as a Collateral Event of the 59th International Art Exhibition | La Biennale di Venezia, 2022. It aimed to explore the state of the world in the early twenty-first century through the eyes of eleven international contemporary visual artists. The artists' works, which were exhibited at the exhibition, reflected on the alarming aspects of entropy, which is often interpreted as the degree of disorder within a system. Entropy is a concept that has been gaining increasing attention in recent years, as it is increasingly pervading life on planet Earth and even putting it at risk.

The book includes three thought-provoking texts in the form of two essays: 'Sensing Time' by the exhibition's curator, Ziba Ardalan, and 'Entropisms' by artist and writer Julien Bismuth; and an intriguingly relevant story by curator and writer Tom Morton. These texts provide a deeper understanding of the exhibition's theme and the artists' responses to it.

'Sensing Time' by Ziba Ardalan explores the concept of time and how it is experienced in the contemporary world. She argues that time is not a linear concept, but rather a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that is shaped by a range of factors, including technology, culture, and social structures. Ardalan suggests that the way we perceive time has a significant impact on our lives and that we need to be more aware of the ways in which it is being manipulated and controlled.

'Entropisms' by Julien Bismuth explores the concept of entropy in art and how it can be used to create meaning. He argues that entropy is a powerful force that can be used to create chaos and disorder, but it can also be used to create beauty and harmony. Bismuth suggests that artists can use entropy to challenge the status quo and to create new ways of seeing the world.

The story by Tom Morton, titled 'The End of the World as We Know It,' explores the idea of the end of the world and how it is being portrayed in popular culture. Morton argues that the end of the world is a myth that has been perpetuated by the media and that it is not a real threat to our existence. He suggests that we need to be more aware of the ways in which we are contributing to the destruction of the planet and that we need to take action to address these issues.

The exhibition 'Uncombed, Unforeseen, Unconstrained' was a significant event in the art world, and the book that accompanies it is a valuable resource for anyone interested in contemporary art and the state of the world. The artists' works are visually stunning and thought-provoking, and the texts provide a deeper understanding of the exhibition's theme and the artists' responses to it.

In conclusion, the book 'Uncombed, Unforeseen, Unconstrained' documents the deeply thoughtful responses of eleven international contemporary visual artists to the state of the world in the early twenty-first century. The exhibition, titled 'Uncombed, Unforeseen, Unconstrained,' was held as a Collateral Event of the 59th International Art Exhibition | La Biennale di Venezia, 2022, and aimed to explore the state of the world through the eyes of these artists. The book includes three thought-provoking texts in the form of two essays: 'Sensing Time' by the exhibition's curator, Ziba Ardalan, and 'Entropisms' by artist and writer Julien Bismuth; and an intriguingly relevant story by curator and writer Tom Morton. These texts provide a deeper understanding of the exhibition's theme and the artists' responses to it, and they are a valuable resource for anyone interested in contemporary art and the state of the world.

Weight: 500g
Dimension: 280 x 210 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788867495450