Boris Buden's Essay on Dušan Makavejev's W.R.: Mysteries of the Organism Published in Afterall
On May 11, 2009, Afterall Journal released its 18th issue featuring an essay by Boris Buden titled 'Behind the Velvet Curtain: Remembering Dušan Makavejev’s W.R.: Mysteries of the Organism.' This piece explores the 1971 film by Makavejev, which intricately blends political and sexual themes set against the backdrop of Yugoslav history. Buden emphasizes the film's bold critique of ideology and its lasting significance, placing it within the Cold War's cultural dynamics and avant-garde movement. Access to the essay is available through individual purchase or subscription via the University of Chicago Press.
Key facts
- Essay by Boris Buden published 11 May 2009
- Part of Afterall Journal Issue 18
- Title: 'Behind the Velvet Curtain. Remembering Dušan Makavejev’s W.R.: Mysteries of the Organism'
- Full text restricted to subscribers or individual purchase via University of Chicago Press
- Focuses on Makavejev's 1971 film W.R.: Mysteries of the Organism
- Film blends politics and sexuality in a Yugoslav context
- Essay examines the film's critique of ideology and Cold War cultural politics
- Afterall is a contemporary art journal
Entities
Artists
- Dušan Makavejev
- Boris Buden
Institutions
- Afterall
- University of Chicago Press
Sources
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