Afterall Journal Issue 1: Modernist Legacies and Travel Metaphors
The inaugural edition of Afterall Journal, released in May 2000, showcases five artists who explore modernist concepts within today’s culture. Under the editorial guidance of Charles Esche and Mark Lewis, the journal delves into themes of travel and the coexistence of various temporal dimensions. It posits that the perceived shortcomings of modernism's societal goals may lead to new opportunities. Featured artists, such as Gus Van Sant, Michael Asher, Maria Eichhorn, Simon Starling, and Tacita Dean, investigate particular histories and ideas. The issue includes discussions of Van Sant's Psycho remake, Asher's contributions, and a piece by Caroline Christov-Bakargiev on Eichhorn. Additionally, essays by Clémentine Deliss and Lars Bang Larsen critique modernism's shortcomings, focusing on information exchange and social aesthetic art in Denmark and Sweden.
Key facts
- Published in May 2000
- Edited by Charles Esche and Mark Lewis
- Features five artists: Gus Van Sant, Michael Asher, Maria Eichhorn, Simon Starling, Tacita Dean
- Theme: travel, departure, arrival metaphors; modernist legacy
- Raymond Williams's concept of 'flow' is referenced
- Maria Eichhorn took over Michael Asher's class at CalArts
- Caroline Christov-Bakargiev wrote about Eichhorn
- Clémentine Deliss critiques information flow between Africa and Europe
- Lars Bang Larsen examines social aesthetic art in Denmark and Sweden
Entities
Artists
- Charles Esche
- Mark Lewis
- Gus Van Sant
- Michael Asher
- Maria Eichhorn
- Simon Starling
- Tacita Dean
- Caroline Christov-Bakargiev
- Clémentine Deliss
- Lars Bang Larsen
- Raymond Williams
Institutions
- Afterall Journal
- CalArts
Locations
- Krefeld
- Africa
- Europe
- Denmark
- Sweden
Sources
- Afterall —