Slovenian artist Marjetica Potrc discovers beauty in the unplanned urban landscapes of shantytowns, trailer parks, and barrios. In her installations in various art institutions across the globe, she sends instructions to the musum staff on how to build her installations--often inspired by a type of shelter found halfway across the world--out of local materials. Here she instructs/constructs a massive installation of housing units based on observations made of temporary shelters and gated communities in Caracas, the West ...
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Slovenian artist Marjetica Potrc discovers beauty in the unplanned urban landscapes of shantytowns, trailer parks, and barrios. In her installations in various art institutions across the globe, she sends instructions to the musum staff on how to build her installations--often inspired by a type of shelter found halfway across the world--out of local materials. Here she instructs/constructs a massive installation of housing units based on observations made of temporary shelters and gated communities in Caracas, the West Bank, and West Palm Beach. "Urgent Architecture" Includes a DVD of an interview with the artist.
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Publisher:
Palm Beach Institute of Contemporary Art
Published:
2004
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
12217800063
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As New. This is an as new softcover copy still in the publisher's shrinkwrap, with no wear at all. There are a few tiny tears to the shrinkwrap, but that's it. An as new unopened copy. Metal post binding. 'Marjetica Potrc: Urgent Architecture' features essays by PBICA curator Michael Rush, independent curator Carlos Basualdo, and architect Liyat Esikov, and a conversation between Potrc and architect Eyal Weizman. 10" high X 12" wide, 67 pages. Includes DVD. This book will be securely wrapped and packed in a sturdy box and sent with tracking.
Publisher:
D. A. P. /Distributed Art Publishers (Distribution)
Published:
2003
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
15788518358
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New. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** – – *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--Includes DVD. 68 pp. With 190 ills. (186 col. ) 25 x 32 cm. --with a bonus offer--
