Publisher's Synopsis
Tracing the development of John Armleder's work, from his participation in fluxus art in the 1960s to his present works and room installations, this book reveals surprising ties between the different stages of his artistic work. His involvement in the mediation of art has made John Armleder an integrating figure for national as well as international contemporary art. The book gives an interesting insight into his unconventional and at the same time innovative way of handling and discussing art. It gives new information on current questions about art and its reception and it examines the relationship between artist, curator and recipient. It tries to answer the questions Armleder has always been concerned about: How can an artist in view of the permanent availability of pictures and the trivialization of art by mass culture still create persisting art? Are there still any models of perception that can stand up to the (daily) floods of pictures?
