Series: Art since the 80s

In Counter-Texts, Kim Dhillon provides a much-needed critical reassessment of written language in contemporary art. Considering the politics, aesthetics, and ethics of language, Dhillon explores artworks that use inscribed language, with a particular focus on works that challenge dominant narratives or reveal, in visual form, the varied systems of oppression contained within words. Featuring many artists from diverse backgrounds, ranging...

An increasing proportion of exhibitions are curated by artists rather than professional curators. In this ground-breaking book, Alison Green provides the first critical history of visual artists curating exhibitions. The artist emerges as someone who carries a special responsibility for critiquing art's institutions, brings considerable creativity to the craft of making exhibitions and, through experimentation, has changed the way exhibitions...