Research Catalog

Mechanisms

Title
Mechanisms / curated by Anthony Huberman.
Publication
San Francisco : Wattis, [2017]

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Additional Authors
  • Huberman, Anthony.
  • CCA Wattis Institute for Contemporary Arts.
  • Wiener Secession.
Description
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color); 22 cm
Summary
This catalogue accompanies a group show at CCA Wattis in San Francisco, curated by Anthony Huberman. It reflects on ways the "machine" determines how we live and what we believe in. A machine is also a mechanism, not just a physical object but also an abstract ideology. The artworks point to the forms and instruments that make up our technological infrastructure, as well as to the values they are designed to enforce. Contesting a world that rewards efficiency, speed, and productivity, the participating artists test existing systems with inefficient machines, impossible tools, wasted time, and elaborate protocols that misalign outputs and inputs.
Series Statement
ROMA Publication ; #307
Uniform Title
ROMA publication ; 307.
Subject
  • 2000-2099
  • Arts, Modern > 21st century > Exhibitions
  • Arts, Modern
Genre/Form
Exhibition catalogs.
Note
  • Published on occasion of the exhibition held at the CCA Wattis Institute, San Francisco, October 12, 2017-February 24, 2018; and at the Secession, Vienna, summer 2018.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN
  • 9789492811042
  • 9492811049
OCLC
  • on1009091904
  • 1009091904
  • SCSB-9441499
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library