Boris Groys on the Artist as Public Figure
In an interview with artpress, Boris Groys argues that contemporary art has shifted from a spectator-oriented practice to one where viewers are now active participants. He explores the implications of this transformation for the role of the artist, who must navigate being a public figure in a world saturated with images. The interview, conducted by Ingrid Luquet-Gad, was published in artpress issue 424 in July-August 2015.
Key facts
- Boris Groys was interviewed by Ingrid Luquet-Gad.
- The interview was published in artpress issue 424.
- The issue date is July-August 2015.
- The interview title is 'Boris Groys. L'artiste en personnage public'.
- Groys argues that viewers are now actors rather than spectators.
- The interview discusses the artist as a public figure.
- The source publication is artpress.
- The interview is on pages 62-67.
Entities
Artists
- Boris Groys
Institutions
- artpress
Sources
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