CapitalPlus: Hou Hanru's Essay on Art and Capital
The thirteenth edition of Afterall Journal, published on May 7, 2009, features an insightful essay by Hou Hanru titled "CapitalPlus." This essay explores the relationship between art and economic forces, providing a critical perspective on contemporary art markets. Subscriptions are required for full access, though individual articles can be purchased through the University of Chicago Press. Upcoming contributions include works by Sheau Yun Lim, Rada Georgieva, Vija Skangale, and Ingrid Pui Yee Chu, addressing themes such as decolonization and the effects of digital art on cultural institutions. These discussions are set to enrich the journal's upcoming issues.
Key facts
- Essay 'CapitalPlus' by Hou Hanru published in Afterall Journal Issue 13
- Publication date: May 7, 2009
- Full text restricted to subscribers
- Individual articles available via University of Chicago Press
- Related article: 'Inside History: The Life and Paintings of Inauk S. Gullah' by Sheau Yun Lim (March 12, 2026)
- Related article: 'Shoring up the Republic: Gonzalo Díaz’s Infrastructural Aesthetics' by Rada Georgieva (January 14, 2026)
- Related article: 'Reclaiming the Quintessential Georgian Artist: Niko Pirosmani’s Decentralised Language of the Future' by Vija Skangale (December 16, 2025)
- Related article: 'Natural Causes: The Deaths and Afterlives of Art at the Digital Precipice' by Ingrid Pui Yee Chu (October 6, 2025)
Entities
Artists
- Hou Hanru
- Inauk S. Gullah
- Gonzalo Díaz
- Niko Pirosmani
Institutions
- Afterall Journal
- University of Chicago Press
Sources
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