The 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center in New York marked the definite end of the twentieth century and the beginning of the new millennium. This violent transition led to a reconsideration of the post-ideological era and the anything-goes attitude of the preceding years. Fierce criticism of globalization, the return of religion in the social debate and a renewed interest in the canon are examples of the changing zeitgeist. But how do these developments effect art? Now Is the Time: Art and Theory in the 21st Century draws on seven themes to throw light on how the contemporary art practice and the way art is thought about are intricately entwined with the times. Five of these themes – 9/11, Religion, Globalization, the Canon and Media – offer insight into the preoccupations of contemporary society and the consequences for art and reflection on art. The other two themes, Design and Romanticism, take developments in art and culture as a point of departure for reflection on the social challenges that we face.

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