Why Are We 'Artists'?

Explore the profound question of 'Why Are We Artists?' with this stunning collection of 100 artists' manifestos from around the globe. This essential reading features thought-provoking perspectives and insights from activists, surrealists, post-colonialists, and socialists, expanding our understanding of the role of art in society. Each manifesto embodies the belief that art is not merely a luxury, but rather a fundamental social need that empowers individuals and communities. The pages hold a rich tapestry of voices, from Martinique's Negritude movement to Poland's Animal Manifesto, highlighting the diverse ways art challenges, inspires, and unites us. Published by Penguin UK in 2017, with 528 pages of groundbreaking ideas, the book includes rare translations and previously unpublished works, offering a glimpse into the struggles and aspirations of creative minds across the last century. Ideal for art enthusiasts, students, and anyone curious about the transformative power of creativity, this paperback edition is a must-have. Indulge in the revolutionary thoughts that connect us all and recognize the vital connection between art and activism. Enjoy FREE shipping on this inspiring addition to your collection, with delivery expected within 10 days. Discover how art can change the world with this compelling anthology.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241236314
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 528


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'Art is not a luxury. Art is a basic social need to which everyone has a right'.

This extraordinary collection of 100 artists' manifestos from across the globe over the last 100 years brings together activists, post-colonialists, surrealists, socialists, nihilists and a host of other voices. From the Negritude movement in Martinique to Poland's Animal Manifesto, from Iraqi modernism to Australia's Bitch Mutant Manifesto, they are by turns personal, political, utopian, angry, sublime and revolutionary. Some have not been published in English before; some were written in climates of censorship and brutality; some contain visions of a future still on the horizon. What unites them is the belief that art can change the world.

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