tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466314672723988836.post8857595590070872419..comments2023-09-30T00:43:13.890-07:00Comments on The Current Season: Paul Chan’s Nonprojections for New Lovers at the Guggenheim Museum/Revisionmoderatorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07653277482083573538noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466314672723988836.post-9120895753346668562015-04-19T15:17:10.104-07:002015-04-19T15:17:10.104-07:00Jessica,
I think you pose really important points ...Jessica,<br />I think you pose really important points in this post. Especially about the relationship between artist and spectator in these works. The only way they really engage the viewer is by creating some sort of confusion, at least that's how I felt in the room. I like how you brought in some outside sources, but I would suggest maybe expanding more on your middle paragraph and your descriptions of the pieces. The descriptions were completely on point, and I'd suggest maybe showcasing the longing for engagement alongside these descriptions to drive your point home. I think you could potentially cut out the first sentence talking about the other works in the guggenheim to create room to expand on what I just stated. jennelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13298877577189503005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8466314672723988836.post-50339957067998465202015-04-19T13:38:19.687-07:002015-04-19T13:38:19.687-07:00Hi Jessica-- I couldn't agree more. How are we...Hi Jessica-- I couldn't agree more. How are we supposed to engage with these works? They are deliberate "nonprojections," but this quality makes it hard for us to find the substance, and wonder if there is any to begin with. What is the "visionary contribution?" Is his response to image driven consumer culture to simply produce works devoid of images? You are entirely correct in questioning his intent. If he is so critical, what is he doing to change the culture? Using the same methods of communication as the consumerist culture in order to distribute his critique? That seems hypocritical. Only one suggestion for your re-write, maybe offer a criticism of the books behind the plastic as a another way the viewer is unable to connect to substantive content?JEMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09099297233243747428noreply@blogger.com