Eight books explore vintage spirit and retro culture
A curated selection of eight books delves into the concept of vintage, from ancient ruins to contemporary art. Marguerite Yourcenar's "La mente nera di Piranesi" examines Piranesi's fascination with Rome's ruins before they were valued. "P.I.G.S." by Escuela Moderna-Ateneo Libertario uses irony to reclaim a derogatory acronym for aesthetic and political alternatives. Andrea Dall'Asta's "Eclissi" questions how to represent God in contemporary art, criticizing mediocre liturgical art. Philippe Daverio's "Le stanze dell'armonia" invites Europeans to find unity in museums. Boris Groys' "Politica dell'immortalità" collects conversations with Thomas Knoefel on art and desire in late capitalism. Marina Abramović's autobiography "Attraversare i muri" explores her role as a spiritual guru in contemporary art. Giovanni Testori's "Lo scandalo del cuore" introduces his thought, linked to the Giorni Felici festival. Franco Fontana's "Fotografia creativa" offers a photography manual for aspiring photographers.
Key facts
- Eight books on vintage and retro themes are reviewed.
- Marguerite Yourcenar's book focuses on Piranesi and Roman ruins.
- P.I.G.S. uses irony to combat hypocrisy.
- Andrea Dall'Asta critiques mediocre liturgical art.
- Philippe Daverio sees museums as pre-unified Europe.
- Boris Groys discusses art and desire in late capitalism.
- Marina Abramović's autobiography compares her to a guru.
- Franco Fontana writes a photography manual.
Entities
Artists
- Marguerite Yourcenar
- Giovanni Battista Piranesi
- Andrea Dall'Asta
- Philippe Daverio
- Boris Groys
- Thomas Knoefel
- Marina Abramović
- Joseph Beuys
- Giovanni Testori
- Franco Fontana
- Marco Enrico Giacomelli
Institutions
- Pagine d’Arte
- Escuela Moderna-Ateneo Libertario
- Milieu
- San Paolo
- Rizzoli
- Mimesis
- Bompiani
- Clichy
- Mondadori
- Artribune
- Casa Testori
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Europe