The Problem of Replacing Broken Objects in Contemporary Art
A 1989 article in artpress examines a specific issue in contemporary art: artworks today are often composed of manufactured objects. What happens when one of those objects breaks and needs to be replaced? The piece raises questions about authenticity, authorship, and material integrity in art made from readymade or industrial components.
Key facts
- Contemporary artworks often incorporate manufactured objects.
- The article asks what happens when a manufactured object in an artwork breaks and must be replaced.
- The article was published in artpress in October 1989.
- The issue touches on authenticity and authorship in art.
Entities
Institutions
- artpress
Sources
- artpress —