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A unique celebration of the ways artists collaborate with craftspeople to realise their work
Overview
Can an artist claim that an object is a work of art if it has been made for him or her by someone else? If so, who is the ‘author’ of such a work? And just what is the difference between a work of art and a work of craft?
The Art of Not Making tackles these questions head on, exploring the concepts of authorship, artistic originality, skill, craftsmanship and the creative act, and highlighting the vital role that skills from craft and industrial production play in the creation of some of today’s most innovative and sought-after works of art.
Michael Petry presents the art of over 115 contemporary artists – including Takashi Murakami, Matthew Barney, Tony Cragg, Cornelia Parker, Grayson Perry, Ai Weiwei, Daniel Buren and Carsten Höller – all of whom have one thing in common: they do not always make their own work. Instead, they often either employ others to produce it on their behalf, or appropriate objects made by someone else. Original interviews with the artists and artisans offer insights into this creative collaboration, which often produces works breathtaking in their scope and ambition.
This is a fresh, controversial and enlightening approach to many of the most influential artworks of our time.
Reviews
'Glorious '
Harper’s Bazaar
'Gorgeous to look at … Petry so obviously knows his stuff'
Art Quarterly
'The arguments presented in this glossy, erudite book are bold, intriguing … beautiful'
Gay Times
Product Information
Book Details
Format: Paperback with flaps
Size: 27.5 x 23.0 cm
Extent: 208 pp
Illustrations: 324
Publication date: 30 January 2012
ISBN: 9780500290262
Contents List
Introduction: When Art Meets Craft • 1. Glass • 2. Metal • 3. Stone • 4. Textiles • 5. Other Materials • Interviews; Biographies; Bibliography
About the Author
Michael Petry is an artist, curator and Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA).
