Art and War: What's New on War?
The article borrows its title from Robert Bober to introduce a dossier on the art of memory concerning World War II and genocide, termed 'lazaréen art.' It examines the evolution of this art form, arguing that it is increasingly insufficient to rely solely on Adorno's famous statement about the impossibility of poetry after Auschwitz as an intellectual passport. The piece explores how contemporary artistic practices engage with historical trauma and memory, moving beyond canonical philosophical references.
Key facts
- Title borrowed from Robert Bober.
- Dossier focuses on art of memory of WWII and genocide.
- Term 'lazaréen art' is used.
- References Adorno's statement on poetry after Auschwitz.
- Argues that relying on Adorno's quote alone is no longer sufficient.
- Explores mutations in memory art.
- Published in artpress in July 1996.
- Article is an introduction to a dossier.
Entities
Artists
- Robert Bober
Institutions
- artpress
Sources
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