{"title":"Marion Scherr","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarion Scherr’s works delve into the rich tapestry of arts and culture, offering insightful explorations that challenge conventional perspectives. Her writing often focuses on the boundaries of artistic expression, exemplified by titles such as \u003cem\u003eThe Invention of ›Outsider Art‹\u003c\/em\u003e, which examines the origins and implications of this unique art category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect thoughtful analysis combined with cultural critique, making Scherr’s books essential for those interested in the intersections between art, society, and identity. Her work invites reflection on how art is defined, valued, and understood in contemporary contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-invention-of-outsider-art-by-marion-scherr-9783837662504","title":"The Invention of ›Outsider Art‹","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat does it mean to be called an \u003cem\u003eOutsider\u003c\/em\u003e? Marion Scherr investigates structural inequalities and the myth of the Other in Western art history, examining the role of \u003cem\u003eOutsider Art\u003c\/em\u003e in contemporary art worlds in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy shifting the focus from art world professionals to those labelled \u003cem\u003eOutsider Artists\u003c\/em\u003e, she counteracts one-sided representations of them being otherworldly, raw, and uninfluenced. Instead, the artists are introduced as multi-faceted individuals in constant exchange with their social environment, employing diverse strategies in dealing with their exclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book reframes their voices and artworks as complex, serious, and meaningful cultural contributions, and challenges their attested Otherness in favour of a more inclusive, all-encompassing understanding of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47461579063532,"sku":"9783837662504","price":104.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9783837662504-the-invention-of-outsider-art.jpg?v=1774971775"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/marion-scherr.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}