Art becomes Architecture becomes Art

A converversation between Vito Acconci and Kenny Schachter, moderated by Lilian Pfaff

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Author(s)

Vito Acconci, Kenny Schachter, Lilian Pfaff

Publication

Wien ; New York : Springer Verlag, 2006

Scope

166 Pages, illustrated, 21 cm.

ISBN

3211237682

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"We want architecture to be in the hands of people. I have this nagging doubt: Is architecture inherently a totalitarian space? When designing a space, are you necessarily designing people's behaviour in that space? I want us to do the opposite."

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Person as subject

Vito Acconci

Keywords

art in public space , installation , performance , body , architecture , video

Location

Cabinet 1 - 1: Kunstenaars

Extra themes

Body and Architecture, Performance,body and space, Residents and the built environment, Architecture and Art