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Architectures of the Unforeseen: Essays in the Occurent Arts

by Brian Massumi
$23.90
Architectures of the Unforeseen: Essays in the Occurent Arts
Architectures of the Unforeseen: Essays in the Occurent Arts

Intersecting philosophy, creativity, and digital innovation.

If you're intrigued by the bleeding edge where art and philosophy merge, "Architectures of the Unforeseen" is your next must-read. Massumi's fluid prose dissects the creative impulses behind contemporary art, making this an illuminating read for both artists and philosophers. As you delve into the minds of groundbreaking artists, you'll explore the very fibers of creativity that provoke and puzzle, and you may just find yourself inspired to look at the world differently.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Architectures of the Unforeseen: Essays in the Occurent Arts

by Brian Massumi
$23.90
ISBN: 9781517905965
Authors: Brian Massumi
Publisher: Univ Of Minnesota Press
Date of Publication: 2019-06-25
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Art, Philosophy
Related Topics: Art Books Monographs, Art Design, Art History, Theory
Goodreads rating: 4.0
(rated by 2 readers)

Description

A beautifully written study of three pioneering artists, entwining their work and our understanding of creativity. Bringing the creative process of three contemporary artists into conversation, Architectures of the Unforeseen stages an encounter between philosophy and art and design. Its gorgeous prose invites the reader to think along with Brian Massumi as he thoroughly embodies the work of these artists, walking the line that separates theory from art and providing equally nurturing sustenance for practicing artists and working philosophers. Based on Massumi’s lengthy—and in two cases decades-long—relationships with digital architect Greg Lynn, interactive media artist Rafael-Lozano Hemmer, and mixed-media installation creator Simryn Gill, Architectures of the Unforeseen delves into their processes of creating art. The book’s primary interest is in what motivates each artist’s practice—the generative knots that inspire creativity—and in how their pieces work to give off their unique effects. More than a series of profiles or critical pieces, Massumi’s essays are creative, developing new philosophical concepts and offering rigorous sentiments about art and creativity. Asking fundamental questions about nature, culture, and the emergence of the new, Architectures of the Unforeseen is important original research on artists that are pioneers in their field. Equally valuable to the everyday reader and those engaged in scholarly work, it is destined to become an important book not only for the fields of digital architecture, interactive media, and
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Intersecting philosophy, creativity, and digital innovation.

If you're intrigued by the bleeding edge where art and philosophy merge, "Architectures of the Unforeseen" is your next must-read. Massumi's fluid prose dissects the creative impulses behind contemporary art, making this an illuminating read for both artists and philosophers. As you delve into the minds of groundbreaking artists, you'll explore the very fibers of creativity that provoke and puzzle, and you may just find yourself inspired to look at the world differently.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.