Afterall publishes comprehensive study of Moscow's APTART anti-shows

'Anti-Shows: APTART 1982–84' has been launched by Afterall Books as part of its Exhibition Histories series. This volume delves into APTART, a collection of self-organized 'anti-shows' that took place in private apartments and outdoor venues in Moscow from 1982 to 1984. These underground, anarchistic events soon faced opposition from Soviet authorities, embodying a collaborative attempt to redefine exhibition-making and public engagement in a context lacking a public sphere. The book includes rich photographic evidence, archival materials, and insights from notable contributors such as Margarita Tupitsyn, Victor Tupitsyn, and Ilya Kabakov. It also features interviews with artists like Natalia Abalakova and is published in collaboration with the Center for Curatorial Studies, Bard College, and distributed by Koenig Books and ARTBOOK | D.A.P.