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• Anna Dezeuze on Thomas Hirschhorn's Deleuze Monument publication

  Anna Dezeuze has authored a book on Thomas Hirschhorn's Deleuze Monument (2000), the second in his series of four Monuments. The work was created for 'La Beauté' in Avignon and…

• Peter Gidal's Book on Warhol's 'Blow Job' Published by Afterall publication

  Afterall has published a book by filmmaker and writer Peter Gidal analyzing Andy Warhol's 1964 film 'Blow Job'. The 36-minute silent black-and-white film, made at the Factory in…

• Michael Archer's Book on Jeff Koons's One Ball Total Equilibrium Tank publication

  Michael Archer's book examines Jeff Koons's 1985 sculpture One Ball Total Equilibrium Tank, in which a Spalding basketball floats in a glass tank on a black metal stand. Koons…

• Rachel Moore on Hollis Frampton's (nostalgia) in Afterall's One Work Series publication

  Afterall has released a new title focusing on Hollis Frampton's 1971 film (nostalgia) as part of its One Work series. Authored by Rachel Moore, this book delves into the film's…

• Steve Edwards Examines Martha Rosler's The Bowery in Two Inadequate Descriptive Systems publication

  Steve Edwards has published the first sustained critical examination of Martha Rosler's The Bowery in two inadequate descriptive systems (1974-75), a work that bridged conceptual…

• Marc Camille Chaimowicz's 'Celebration? Realife' Analyzed in New Afterall Publication publication

  Afterall has released a publication analyzing Marc Camille Chaimowicz's 1972 installation 'Celebration? Realife', originally created for 'Three Life Situations' at Gallery House…

• First Monograph on Kusama's Infinity Mirror Room — Phalli's Field publication

  Jo Applin has authored the first monograph on Yayoi Kusama's landmark installation Infinity Mirror Room — Phalli's Field (1965), published by Afterall. The book examines the…

• Michael Asher's Radiator Relocation: A Site-Specific Masterpiece publication

  Anne Rorimer's new publication examines Michael Asher's 1992 work 'Kunsthalle Bern, 1992', in which the artist relocated the building's radiators to the entry-way gallery,…

• John Miller Analyzes Mike Kelley's Educational Complex in New Afterall Book publication

  Afterall has published a new book in its One Work series focusing on Mike Kelley's 1995 artwork Educational Complex. Author John Miller examines the piece through three lenses:…

• Rodney Graham's Phonokinetoscope Examined in New Afterall Publication publication

  Shepherd Steiner's book on Rodney Graham's Phonokinetoscope (2001) analyzes the work as a pivotal piece bridging the artist's early proto-cinema explorations and later focus on…

• Mitch Speed Publishes First Comprehensive Study of Mark Leckey's Fiorucci Made Me Hardcore publication

  Afterall has released the first comprehensive study of Mark Leckey's 1999 video-montage Fiorucci Made Me Hardcore, written by Mitch Speed. The book is part of the One Work series,…

• Stefan Gronert's Study of Sigmar Polke's 'Girlfriends' Published by Afterall publication

  Afterall has released a new book by Stefan Gronert examining Sigmar Polke's 1965/66 work 'Freundinnen' (Girlfriends). The study focuses on Polke's use of raster dots from mass…

• Saul Anton Analyzes Lee Friedlander's The Little Screens publication

  Saul Anton's book examines Lee Friedlander's The Little Screens (1963–69), a series of photographs depicting television screens in empty rooms across America. The series first…

• Terry R. Myers on Mary Heilmann's 'Save the Last Dance for Me' publication

  Afterall has published a new book by Terry R. Myers analyzing Mary Heilmann's 1979 painting 'Save the Last Dance for Me'. The painting features three pink rectangles against a…

• Andrew Wilson Recontextualizes Hamilton's 'Swingeing London 67 (f)' publication

  A new publication in Afterall's One Work series examines Richard Hamilton's 1968 painting 'Swingeing London 67 (f)'. Author Andrew Wilson argues the work should be read as history…

• Catherine Wood Analyzes Yvonne Rainer's 'The Mind is a Muscle' publication

  In her essay, Catherine Wood explores Yvonne Rainer's 1968 piece 'The Mind is a Muscle', which removed traditional dance gestures to showcase the human experience authentically…

• Michael Newman Analyzes Richard Prince's Untitled (couple) in New Afterall Publication publication

  Afterall has released a new publication analyzing Richard Prince's 1977 work Untitled (couple). Written by Michael Newman and drawing on a previously unpublished 1983 interview…

• Janet Harbord's Study of Chris Marker's La Jetée publication

  Janet Harbord has authored a book-length study of Chris Marker's 1962 film La Jetée, a science-fiction work composed almost entirely of black-and-white still photographs. The…

• Olivier Richon Examines Walker Evans's Kitchen Corner publication

  Olivier Richon's new book in the One Work series offers a detailed analysis of Walker Evans's 1936 photograph Kitchen Corner, Tenant Farmhouse, Hale County, Alabama. The image,…

• Craig Burnett Examines Philip Guston's 'The Studio' in New Afterall Publication publication

  Afterall has published 'Philip Guston: The Studio', a book by Craig Burnett analyzing Guston's 1969 painting that depicts a Ku Klux Klan member painting a self-portrait. The work…

• Alfredo Jaar's 'Studies on Happiness' Examined in New Afterall Publication publication

  A new book by Edward A. Vazquez analyzes Alfredo Jaar's project 'Studies on Happiness' (1979–81), in which the artist asked Chileans 'Are you happy?' under Pinochet's…

• Amna Malik Examines Sarah Lucas's 'Au Naturel' in New Afterall Publication publication

  Afterall has published a new study by Amna Malik on Sarah Lucas's 1994 assemblage 'Au Naturel', which uses objects to suggest male and female body parts. Malik explores how…

• Elizabeth Legge's Critical Study of Michael Snow's Wavelength publication

  Elizabeth Legge has authored a critical study of Michael Snow's 1966 film Wavelength, published by Afterall as part of its One Work series. The film, lasting forty-five minutes,…

• Jan Verwoert's Book Reassesses Bas Jan Ader's Romantic Hero Myth publication

  Jan Verwoert's book on Bas Jan Ader, published by Afterall, argues that the artist's disappearance at sea in 1975 has been misinterpreted. While many view Ader as a tragic…

• Boris Groys Analyzes Ilya Kabakov's 1988 Installation on Soviet Collectivism publication

  Boris Groys examines Ilya Kabakov's 1988 installation "The Man Who Flew into Space from His Apartment," which depicts an isolated dreamer who builds a makeshift slingshot and…

• Dante Ferretti's memoir recalls working with Pasolini on eight films publication

  Oscar-winning set designer Dante Ferretti has published a memoir titled "Bellezza imperfetta. Io e Pasolini," edited by David Miliozzi and released by Pendragon. The book recounts…

• Touring Club Italiano Launches MAPPE Magazine with Third Issue 'Spaghetti' publication

  The Touring Club Italiano has launched MAPPE, a new editorial project that debuted on October 22, 2024, with its third issue titled 'Spaghetti' now available. The magazine,…

• New book 'Fantasmi Urbani' explores Rome's abandoned cinemas and proposes revival strategies publication

  Silvano Curcio, an architect, has released 'Fantasmi Urbani – La memoria dei cinema di Roma' through Palombi Editore, which investigates the abandoned cinemas of Rome. This work…

• Panini Comics pubblica The Complete Peanuts per i 75 anni publication

  In occasione del 75º anniversario dei Peanuts, Panini Comics ha lanciato la collana The Complete Peanuts, una raccolta cronologica di tutte le strisce di Charles M. Schulz. Il…

• ARTMargins Journal Returns Essay Component with John Roberts' Socially Engaged Art Analysis publication

  ARTMargins has reintroduced its essay component in its latest issue, featuring John Roberts' examination of socially engaged art. Roberts questions the limits of art as social and…

• John Roberts Examines Socially Engaged Art's Democratic Models in Global Context publication

  John Roberts published an article analyzing socially engaged art within a global political framework on February 5, 2025. The piece explores how this art form draws inspiration…

• Bosch+Bosch Group's 1969 Formation Explored as Minority Cultural Transfer in Cold War Yugoslavia publication

  The Bosch+Bosch group, created in 1969 in Yugoslavia, was formed by a group of young artists from the culturally rich Vojvodina region, especially the Hungarian-speaking…

• Artist Reflects on 2024 Achievements and Strategies for Sustaining Career Momentum publication

  An artist reflects on their professional accomplishments from 2024, including exhibitions, sales, awards, and new relationships. The article discusses the importance of leveraging…

• Polish Mail Art's 1970s Origins Linked to Democratic Opposition Philosophy publication

  Polish mail art emerged in the early 1970s alongside the spread of neo-avant-garde and conceptual art across the region. Andrzej Kostołowski and Jarosław Kozłowski authored the…

• Guide to Tennis Facilities in Florence for Art and Sports Enthusiasts publication

  A resource detailing tennis options in Florence, Italy, has been updated. Originally released in July 2015, the guide was refreshed in February 2025. It serves both residents and…

• Imai Norio's Post-Gutai Moving Image Practice Reclaimed Media from 1970s Consumer Culture publication

  Japanese artist Imai Norio's film and video works after 1972 are examined in a new scholarly article. Published in ARTMargins Volume 14, Issue 1, the analysis moves beyond his…

• Reza Mirzaei Analyzes Bahman Mohassess's 1960s Parodic Critique in ARTMargins Article publication

  Reza Mirzaei's 2025 article in ARTMargins reinterprets Iranian artist Bahman Mohassess's 1960s output through parody theory. The analysis centers on Mohassess's 1965 Untitled…

• Mahmoud Khaled's 'Only Massage' Project Explores Gay Dating App Massage Services in State-Controlled Environment publication

  Mahmoud Khaled's project 'Only Massage' draws from an extensive interview and examination of private social media accounts belonging to men who advertise massage services on gay…

• Urszula Czartoryska's 1965 essay on photography's creative potential receives first English translation publication

  Urszula Czartoryska's 1965 essay "Lustro rzeczywistości czy uległe tworzywo" has been translated into English for the first time as "Reflection or Creation." Published in…

• Urszula Czartoryska Examines Photography's Dual Nature in ARTMargins Article publication

  Urszula Czartoryska authored "Reflection or Creation" from The Artistic Adventures of Photography, published in ARTMargins Volume 14, Issue 1 on February 5, 2025. The article…