Afterall Journal Marks Tenth Anniversary with Issue 20
In 2009, Issue 20 marked the tenth anniversary of Afterall journal. Founded in the late 1990s by Charles Esche and Mark Lewis at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, the journal sought to explore artworks within socio-political frameworks. The inaugural edition, known as Issue 0, was released in early 1999 and showcased artists such as Fiona Banner, Pavel Büchler, Jeremy Deller, Pierre Huyghe, and Superflex. In 2002, Afterall partnered with CalArts, bringing Thomas Lawson on board as co-editor. MuHKA joined the collaboration in 2007, allowing for a third issue each year. The current Issue 20 features contributions from Sandi Hilal, Alessandro Petti, Eyal Weizman, among others, with Esche's foreword contemplating the richness of contemporary art and a forthcoming paradigm shift.
Key facts
- Afterall journal celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2009 with Issue 20.
- The journal was conceived in the late 1990s by Charles Esche and Mark Lewis at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design in London.
- The first issue (Issue 0) was published in early 1999, featuring Fiona Banner, Pavel Büchler, Jeremy Deller, Pierre Huyghe, and Superflex.
- CalArts became a co-publisher and Thomas Lawson a co-editor in 2002, strengthening North American focus.
- MuHKA in Antwerp joined the editorial group in 2007, bringing Dieter Roelstraete and adding a third issue per year.
- Issue 20 includes contributions by Sandi Hilal, Alessandro Petti, Eyal Weizman, Julian Myers, Stacey Allan, Goshka Macuga, Enrico David, Lothar Baumgarten, Omer Fast, and Dieter Roelstraete.
- The foreword was written by Charles Esche in late 2008, discussing the impact of economic changes on the art world.
- Afterall maintains a focus on close reading of artworks and their socio-political context.
Entities
Artists
- Charles Esche
- Mark Lewis
- Fiona Banner
- Pavel Büchler
- Jeremy Deller
- Pierre Huyghe
- Superflex
- Thomas Lawson
- Dieter Roelstraete
- Gertrud Sandqvist
- Sandi Hilal
- Alessandro Petti
- Eyal Weizman
- Harald Szeemann
- Stacey Allan
- Louise Lawler
- Goshka Macuga
- Enrico David
- Lothar Baumgarten
- Omer Fast
Institutions
- Afterall
- Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design
- CalArts
- MuHKA
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Antwerp
- Belgium
Sources
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