The image of a tortured genius working in near isolation has long dominated our conceptions of the artistrsquo;s studio. Examples abound: think Jackson Pollock dripping resin on a cicada carcass in his shed in the Hamptons. But times have changed; ever since Andy Warhol declared his art space a ldquo;factory;rdquo; artists have begun to envision themselves as the leaders of production teams; and their sense of what it means to be in the studio has altered just as dramatically as their practices.The Studio Reader pulls back the curtain from the art world to reveal the real activities behind artistic production. What does it mean to be in the studio? What is the space of the studio in the artistrsquo;s practice? How do studios help artists envision their agency and; beyond that; their own lives? This forward-thinking anthology features an all-star array of contributors; ranging from Svetlana Alpers; Bruce Nauman; and Robert Storr to Daniel Buren; Carolee Schneemann; and Buzz Spector; each of whom locates the studio both spatially and conceptuallymdash;at the center of an art world that careens across institutions; markets; and disciplines. A companion for anyone engaged with the spectacular sites of art at its making; The Studio Reader reconsiders this crucial space as an actual way of being that illuminates our understanding of both artists and the world they inhabit.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. funny.By Sheryl IsaacsArrived with the dust jacket upside down. funny.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A smorgasbord of WTFBy A. TinsleyThis book is a veritable treasure trove of terrible ideas. The gift and wrapping ideas are merely cheesy and uncreative (Im sort of unclear how you give a thermos of hot cocoa as a gift). its the rest of the book that really shines. Allow me to illustrate.These are outfit ideas for holiday parties:- A business suit with nothing underneath-"cover the whole front of a dress in jingle bells"- chop a kilt into a mini skirt. replace the pin with a brooch. and call yourself "Elfie. Santas naughty helper."- "Take a leather shoulder bag and handpaint a message: HIPPIE HOLIDAZE"Looking for some decorating ideas?- "A chair with a Santa hat. a white beard and mustache. and a polaroid camera. where guests come and pose."- "Hang a picture of Jolly Old David Letterman on the mantel and tell all your friends hes the real Santa Claus"They also recommend using spray paint on your tree MORE THAN ONCE. replacing your menorah with nine flashlights. and decorating your front door with a bundt pan that youve painted to resemble a wreath. instead of. you know. an actual wreath. Or better yet. photos of OTHER peoples wreaths. Nevermind turning down the heat at your holiday movie party to "set the chilly mood". Or carving "Viva la Vida" into a watermelon.As my boyfriend put it. "What is the goal of this book? To make everyone think youre an awkward idiot?" They do hit on a few good ideas (for example. I like the idea of an all-white themed Christmas party. though I think Ill skip the "ski movies by Warren Miller on the telly") but by and large this book isnt worth it.12 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Slight but good enoughBy CustomerThe latest entry into the "Swell franchise" is a slight volume that captures the usual zany approach to life espoused by the authors. Although light on content. the book is a cute. fizzy read and would make a nice "add on" gift - a stocking stuffer or the like. With a couple recipes and crafty ideas thrown into the mix of offbeat Swell ideas. it may even become a reference keeper for holiday preparations and clever gift buying.Not the best of the Swell bunch. but still worth a look.
