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What's the Big Idea?

Authors :
THOMPSON, CLIFFORD
Source :
Commonweal. Oct2023, Vol. 150 Issue 9, p36-39. 4p. 3 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The article discusses the prevalence of conceptual art in which craft and tangible skill often seem to be absent, highlighting the career of David Hammons, a prominent African American artist whose works often reflect Black community and history. It discuses the ambiguity surrounding Hammons's intentions in some of his works and the challenge of interpreting conceptual art without clear guidance. It raises questions about the role of materials in conceptual art.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00103330
Volume :
150
Issue :
9
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Commonweal
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
172374335