10 research outputs found
Studio Olafur Eliasson : An Encyclopedia
No full textThis rich sourcebook enables the reader to delve into the corners and crevices of the Studio\u27s diverse projects, such as installations, photographs, sculptures, and architectural projects explained by short conversations with the artists. ...Concepts in space: The experimental art of Olafur Eliasson Studio Olafur Eliasson is an experimental laboratory located in Berlin. Led by renowned Danish-Icelandic artistOlafur Eliasson, it functions as an interdisciplinary space, generating fresh dialogues between art and its surroundings. This rich sourcebook enables the reader to delve into the corners and crevices of the Studio\u27s diverse projects. The key concepts behind the works are presented alphabetically, and unfold in the course of short conversations with the artist. The majority of Eliasson\u27s thought-provoking installations, photographs, sculptures, and architectural projects to date is included, with additional material focusing on the research processes at Studio Olafur Eliasson. The introduction is provided by the noted art historian Philip Ursprung, who also participates in the enlightening conversations. First published as a limited Collector\u27s Edition--now available as an updated standard edition. Text in English, French, and German
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Your Engagement Has Consequences on the Relativity of Your Reality
No full text"Olafur Eliasson believes that art is a practice through which vital aspects of society and life may be examined and challenged. With his large-scale installations he leaves lasting, and sometimes disturbing impressions. In this book three venues are presented and comprehensively documented: "Your Light Shadow“, Hara Museum, Tokyo, "Notion Motion“, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam and "The light setup“ in the Malmö Konsthall. The book includes a basic text by the artist." -- Publisher's website
Experience : Culture, Cognition and the Common Sense
No full text"Experience convenes a conversation with artists, musicians, philosophers, anthropologists, historians, and neuroscientists, each of whom explores aspects of sensorial and cultural realms of experience. The texts include new essays written for this volume and classic texts by such figures as William James and Michel Foucault. The first publication from MIT’s Center for Art, Science, & Technology, Experience approaches its subject through multiple modes." -- Publisher's website
Can Art Aid in Resolving Conflicts?
No full textA pioneering survey of leading and emerging global artists, curators and art practitioners on the question: can art aid in conflict resolution and therefore reduce global tensions and human suffering. Throughout the centuries, art has documented the atrocities of wars, participated in propaganda campaigns, and served as an advocate for peace and social justice around the world. The aim of this project is to explore how art can assist in creating dialogue and bridges across cultures and opposing groups. Over 100 leading and emerging architects, artists, curators, choreographers, composers, and directors of art institutions around the globe explore the potentially constructive role of the arts in conflict resolution. A summarizing chapter maps out the diverse positions and examines the variety of themes and approaches that were brought up
