Marco Scotini's 'Artecrazia' Explores Exhibition Systems and Public Engagement

DeriveApprodi has released a new edition of Marco Scotini's 'Artecrazia. Macchine espositive e governo dei pubblici', a collection of his writings divided into four sections: exhibitions, publics, screens, and stories. The book examines exhibition systems, the role of curators, and the dynamics of art's visibility and public engagement. Scotini critiques the neutrality of exhibition spaces, drawing on conversations with Charles Esche, Harald Szeemann, and Li Xianting. He addresses the social and economic influences on attention and value, referencing Walter Benjamin's distinction between cult value and exhibition value, and engages with thinkers like Paolo Virno. The third section focuses on representation and the use of screens and displays, highlighting Scotini's Disobedience Archive project. The final section expands into cultural and ecological approaches, exploring contemporary art's legacy in the former Yugoslavia and gender studies. The book is priced at €20, 320 pages, ISBN 9788865483701.