e-flux Index #9: Examining the Intertwinement of Contemporary Art and Theory
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George MacBeth
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This article introduces the "Art and Theory" issue of e-flux Index (#9), a print journal exploring the complex relationship between contemporary art and theory. It brings together 93 artists, writers, architects, poets, filmmakers, and philosophers to examine theory's role in the arts today. The piece, introduced by George MacBeth, reflects on the legacy of the "Theory Wars" and how theory continues to shape artistic practice, criticism, and institutional frameworks. It also announces a related public conversation event in Berlin featuring artists Hiwa K, Oraib Toukan, Sung Tieu, and Anton Vidokle with e-flux editors.
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It brings together ninety-three artists, writers, architects, poets, filmmakers, and philosophers to explore the positions that theory occupies in the arts today.
This Wednesday, June 24, at Spore Initiative in Berlin (7 pm), this discussion will continue with the artists Hiwa K, Oraib Toukan, Sung Tieu, and Anton Vidokle in conversation with e-flux editors and writers.
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