In this Book
- Agents of Liberations: Holocaust Memory in Contemporary Art and Documentary Film
- Book
- 2015
- Published by: Central European University Press
summary
The book explores representations of the Holocaust in contemporary art practices. Through carefully selected art projects, the author illuminates the specific historical, cultural, and political circumstances that influence the way we speak—or do not speak—about the Holocaust. The book's international focus brings into view film projects made by key artists reflecting critically upon forms of Holocaust memory in a variety of geographical contexts.
Kékesi connects the ethical implications of the memory of the Holocaust with a critical analysis of contemporary societies, focusing upon artists who are deeply engaged in doing both of the above within three regions: Eastern Europe (especially Poland), Germany, and Israel. The case studies apply current methods of contemporary art theory, unfolding their implications in terms of memory politics and social critique.
Table of Contents
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- Table of contents
- pp. v-vi
- Introduction
- pp. 1-10
- Part I: The Politics of Testimony
- Part II: The Archive, In Spite of All
- Part III: Site and Speech
- Bibliography
- pp. 207-218
- Back cover
- p. 223
Additional Information
ISBN
9789633860670
Related ISBN(s)
9789633860663, 9789633860960, 9789633862544
MARC Record
OCLC
927154898
Pages
228
Launched on MUSE
2015-10-31
Language
English
Open Access
No