The Annotated Reader: 281 contributions from artists and thinkers at Quartz Studio, Turin
The Annotated Reader, a creative initiative spearheaded by Ryan Gander and Jonathan P. Watts, enlisted 281 diverse artists and musicians to explore the theme of missing the last train. Key figures such as Marina Abramović and Hans Ulrich Obrist contributed to this thought-provoking project. Introduced in 2019 at Quartz Studio, located in Turin, Italy, it served as both a publication and an exhibition. This endeavor culminated in a limited release of 100 copies, complemented by a USB drive containing the full array of materials, offering a distinctive collection akin to the Voyager Golden Record, preserving aspects of contemporary culture.
Key facts
- The Annotated Reader is a non-profit project curated by Ryan Gander and Jonathan P. Watts.
- 281 artists, designers, writers, musicians, and founders participated.
- Participants were asked: 'Which text would you like to keep you company during the night?' after missing the last train.
- Contributors include Marina Abramović, Art & Language, Paul Clinton, Tom Godfrey, Ragnar Kjartansson, Sarah Lucas, Alistair Hudson, and Hans Ulrich Obrist.
- The project was presented for the first time in Italy at Quartz Studio in Turin.
- The exhibition is described as a 'publication-exhibition' or 'exhibition-publication'.
- Each contribution was printed in a limited edition of 100 copies available to visitors.
- A USB key with all contents was also available for purchase.
Entities
Artists
- Ryan Gander
- Jonathan P. Watts
- Marina Abramović
- Art & Language
- Paul Clinton
- Tom Godfrey
- Ragnar Kjartansson
- Sarah Lucas
- Alistair Hudson
- Hans Ulrich Obrist
- Federica Maria Giallombardo
Institutions
- Quartz Studio
- The Annotated Reader
- Artribune
Locations
- Turin
- Italy