Romanian Contemporary Art 2010-2020: Rethinking the Image of the World

Hey, so there's this book called "Romanian Contemporary Art 2010-2020: Rethinking the Image of the World," put together by Adrian Bojenoiu and Cristian Nae. It came out in 2020 from Hatje Cantz and spans 208 pages. The book dives into how the creation of images in Romania changed after the 1989 Revolution, drawing on Vilém Flusser’s ideas about media. It’s broken into three sections: Circulating Images, Diverted Images, and Bodily Images, featuring intro pieces from the editors and insights from 23 different authors. It highlights the work of 18 artists, including well-known names like Geta Brătescu and Ciprian Mureșan, and connects to an exhibition in Belgium. The editors acknowledge their choices were shaped by their experiences in the art scene. They argue that since 2010, a new critical conversation has emerged in Romanian art, showing how images serve as a common language in understanding contemporary Eastern European art.