In his contribution to this publication the Italian philosopher Paolo Virno argues that art has been dissolved in society like an effervescent tablet in water. The arts have become an essential component of the post-Fordist production process and have to a large degree lost their autonomy. Taking up the challenge of the views of Virno, Hardt and others concerning the place and function of art in society, this book’s authors consult high-profile international figures from various artistic disciplines and endeavour to gain insight into the changing circumstances in which today’s creative processes arise and take shape.

In several European cities this book will be launched:

8 december 2009, 7pm
Institute of Contemporary Art
12 Carlton House Terrace
London
SW1Y 5AH
U.K.

16 december 2009, 8pm
Frascati 3
Nes 63
1012 KD Amsterdam
The Netherlands

26 february 2010, 6pm
Nomas Foundation
Viale Somalia 33
I-00199 Roma
Italy

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