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General Idea

General Idea

General Idea (Firm), artist.
Book 2022

"General Idea (1969-1994) were pioneers of conceptual and media art whose work attained international prominence through the art world and the streets in equal measure. The groundbreaking collective practice of AA Bronson, Felix Partz and Jorge Zontal spanned twenty-five years, addressing aspects of mass media, consumer culture, queer identity, the art economy and the AIDS crisis. They remain some of the most influential artists to have emerged f...

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ISBN:
9783037645857
3037645857
Description:
755 pages : illustrations (some color), portraits ; 30 cm
Notes:
Catalog of an exhibition held at the National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, from 3 June to 20 November 2022; Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam from 11 March to 4 June 2023
Filmography: page 744
Includes bibliographical references (pages 736-743) and index
Contents:
I. Performances and actions
II. In the streets
III. In the showroom
Control Number:
3213082
Other Authors:
Amsterdam (Netherlands). Stedelijk Museum
Balzer, David, writer of added commentary
Bronson, AA, 1946- artist
General Idea (Firm). Works. Selections
Gussen, James, translator
National Gallery of Canada, issuing body, host institution
Partz, Felix, artist
Terry, Judith, translator
Welch, Adam, editor
Zontal, Jorge, 1944-1994, artist
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