Dan Adler Analyzes Hanne Darboven's 'Cultural History 1880–1983' in New Afterall Publication
A new book by Dan Adler, released by Afterall, delves into Hanne Darboven's significant installation 'Cultural History 1880–1983' (1980-83). This encyclopedic work interlaces autobiographical elements, both found and crafted materials, alongside popular depictions of notable figures, while referencing everyday experiences and significant historical moments, including the World Wars I and II. Adler analyzes the piece's aesthetic intricacies, making connections to Aby Warburg's Mnemosyne Atlas, Jasper Johns's According to What, and Gerhard Richter's Atlas. Although Darboven is recognized as a pioneer of Conceptualism with a rich exhibition background, her work has received limited scholarly attention. This publication seeks to address that deficiency. It can be accessed through MIT Press and Google Books.
Key facts
- Hanne Darboven's 'Cultural History 1880–1983' is an encyclopedic installation created between 1980 and 1983.
- The work juxtaposes autobiographical documents, found and crafted materials, and popular representations of iconic figures.
- It references both mundane realities and pivotal historical events such as World Wars I and II.
- Dan Adler authored the study for Afterall's One Work series.
- Adler compares Darboven's work to Aby Warburg's Mnemosyne Atlas, Jasper Johns's According to What, and Gerhard Richter's Atlas.
- Darboven is a founding figure of Conceptualism but has received limited scholarly attention.
- The publication is available for purchase or preview via MIT Press and Google Books.
- The book is part of Afterall's One Work series, which includes titles on Sung Hwan Kim, Isa Genzken, Alfredo Jaar, and Donald Rodney.
Entities
Artists
- Hanne Darboven
- Dan Adler
- Aby Warburg
- Jasper Johns
- Gerhard Richter
- Sung Hwan Kim
- Isa Genzken
- Alfredo Jaar
- Donald Rodney
Institutions
- Afterall
- MIT Press
- Google Books
Sources
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