Claire Fontaine's Writings Collected in 'Human Strike and the Art of Creating Freedom'
Published by Semiotext(e), 'Human Strike and the Art of Creating Freedom' marks the fourth edition of writings from the Paris-based artist collective Claire Fontaine, established in 2004 by Fulvia Carnevale and James Thornhill. This anthology features project outlines, descriptions of artworks, anonymous correspondence, and political writings that focus on 'human strike' as a form of resistance against the existing order. It examines late-capitalist structures, delving into themes of subjectivity, the female experience, and the art scene. An introduction by art critic Hal Foster highlights the collective's distinctive perspective. Notable works include the neon installation 'Capitalism kills love.' The 311-page book, priced at $18.95, was released in 2020 in Cambridge, MA.
Key facts
- The book 'Human Strike and the Art of Creating Freedom' collects all writings by Claire Fontaine.
- Claire Fontaine was founded in Paris in 2004.
- The collective consists of Fulvia Carnevale and James Thornhill.
- This is the fourth edition of the book, first published in Italian in 2017, then Spanish, French, and now English.
- Hal Foster wrote the introduction.
- The collective's name comes from a French brand of school notebooks.
- A key artwork discussed is the neon 'Capitalism kills love'.
- The book is published by Semiotext(e) in Cambridge, MA, 2020, 311 pages, $18.95.
Entities
Artists
- Claire Fontaine
- Fulvia Carnevale
- James Thornhill
- Hal Foster
Institutions
- Semiotext(e)
Locations
- Paris
- France
- Cambridge
- Massachusetts
- Los Angeles