Lawrence Weiner's Conceptual Challenge to the Art Market
For years, Lawrence Weiner has consistently allowed the exhibition of the concept in place of the artwork. This practice serves as a critique of the art market's fetishization of objects, a stance that remains relevant as the market heats up.
Key facts
- Lawrence Weiner authorizes the exhibition of the concept instead of the artwork.
- This practice has been ongoing for many years.
- It is a denunciation of the cult of the art object.
- The art market is currently accelerating.
- Weiner's critique remains timely.
- The article is from artpress, July 1987.
- The original French title is 'Lawrence Weiner, les mobiles du concept'.
- Weiner's approach is described as imperturbable.
Entities
Artists
- Lawrence Weiner
Institutions
- artpress
Sources
- artpress —