Remo Guidieri on Art and Money in Artpress
In a 1987 dossier on art and money published in Artpress, ethnologist Remo Guidieri draws a provocative parallel between the study of distant 'savages' and the discovery of equally fascinating 'savages' closer to home: the Western self. The piece, titled 'Cargaison,' reflects on the cargo cult-like dynamics within the art world, where value and meaning are projected onto objects. Guidieri's essay is part of a broader investigation into the intersection of art and finance, questioning the anthropological underpinnings of contemporary art's commodification.
Key facts
- Remo Guidieri is an ethnologist.
- The piece is titled 'Cargaison'.
- It was published in Artpress in October 1987.
- The dossier theme is 'l'art et l'argent' (art and money).
- Guidieri compares distant 'savages' to Western individuals.
- The essay uses the concept of cargo cults to discuss art.
- Artpress is a French art magazine.
- The article is part of a special dossier.
Entities
Artists
- Remo Guidieri
Institutions
- Artpress
Sources
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