Paul Chan's Selected Writings 2000-2014 Published Alongside Schaulager Exhibition

This summer, Schaulager in Basel will host Paul Chan's first significant solo exhibition since 2008, which coincides with the release of 'Selected Writings, 2000–2014'. The artist, originally from Hong Kong and now based in New York, established Badlands Unlimited during a break in 2009. His book contains essays such as 'What Art Is and Where It Belongs', which contemplate the function of art during the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts and the global economic downturn. Chan's prose merges personal insights with philosophical reflections on art as a commodity, often detached from pressing societal issues. The collection also examines his Alternumerics pieces, utilizing computer fonts to transform language, and includes discussions on notable figures like Chris Marker and Theodor W. Adorno, highlighting Chan's role as a vital voice in contemporary art discourse.