Afterall Publishes Monograph on Fischli and Weiss's 'The Way Things Go'
Afterall has released a new publication in its One Work series dedicated to Peter Fischli and David Weiss's 1987 film 'The Way Things Go' (Der Lauf der Dinge). The thirty-minute film, created by the Swiss artist duo, documents an elaborate chain reaction using everyday objects. The book, authored by Millar, examines how the work combines slapstick humor with profound philosophical insight, a forensic attention to detail, and a dynamic interplay between order and chaos. The film is described as one of the truly remarkable artworks of the late twentieth century, presenting a spectacle that feels both prehistoric and post-apocalyptic. The publication is available for purchase via MIT Press and for preview on Google Books. The One Work series also includes titles on Sung Hwan Kim, Isa Genzken, Alfredo Jaar, and Donald Rodney.
Key facts
- The publication focuses on Fischli and Weiss's film 'The Way Things Go' (1987).
- The film is thirty minutes long and features chain reactions with ordinary objects.
- The book is part of Afterall's One Work series.
- The author is identified as Millar.
- The film embodies slapstick humor, profound insight, and a sense of illusion and transformation.
- The work is described as one of the truly wonderful works of art of the late twentieth century.
- The publication can be purchased via MIT Press or previewed on Google Books.
- Other One Work titles include Sung Hwan Kim, Isa Genzken, Alfredo Jaar, and Donald Rodney.
Entities
Artists
- Peter Fischli
- David Weiss
- Sung Hwan Kim
- Isa Genzken
- Alfredo Jaar
- Donald Rodney
Institutions
- Afterall
- MIT Press
- Google Books
Locations
- Switzerland
Sources
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